Are you clear on what you want?
The other day I sent out an email with the subject line, “Crystal Clear”. Whether you are a job-seeker or a businessperson – the first step to getting what you want is to be clear and specific.
In my upcoming book, HIRED!, I wrote not only do you need to know exactly what you do want, you need to know what you do not want and realize that anything in the middle is up for negotiation.
Your marketing-communication skills for approaching others with your request come first. Hone your message so that it is direct and may be easily understood. This helps business development immensely and will attract additional prospect and clients to you.
When making requests in your personal and business life the same rules apply. However, when you add the sales twist of presenting from the other person’s point of view, it serves to build your relationship. Hence your likelihood of being granted your request skyrockets – and business soon becomes a very Smooth Sale!
