Stopping Bad Habits Increases Momentum
Like it or not, we each admittedly “may” have a bad habit or two that prevents us from doing as much business as we are truly capable. How is it possible to turn this around in order to gain more flexible time and freedom? Whether you are seeking to improve your career or increase your clientele, be of the mindset to seriously consider the following suggestions:
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1. Quiet time
Take time at minimum, once per week, to review where you are today and where you wish to be headed. Consider whether you are on track or a few obstacles (included are a bad habit or two) may be in the way. What can you do to turn the dilemma around?
Document where you may be stuck. What are all the parameters attributable to this one issue? Is there something you are doing that needs to be changed?
For example, are you shy and not good at communicating? You may wish to take a public speaking course. Are you unaware of better sales or marketing strategies? Consider reading added materials, attending a class, or hiring a coach.
2. Follow-up proves difficult for most
For example, are you reluctant to periodically check in with someone who procrastinates about getting back to you? Most people are, so you are definitely not alone. In your follow-up provide cheerful messages, both in voice and email. Be patient. Although you want an immediate answer, clients sometimes do not have control as someone else is in charge with the final answer. Make it a habit, once per month, to check in to say, “Hi…”.
3. Self Educate
When was the last time you read about new strategy or tried to implement a new idea? Make it a weekly habit to click on a link to an intriguing article or video. Sometimes gems are hidden in these to broaden your thought. New ideas stem from your willingness to devote the time.
4. Take action
You can’t help but improve the current situation by implementing these outlined strategies. By making a daily habit of improving circumstances, you are bound to find the winning paths.
Equally important is your effort becomes your business development and branding program. Others will notice you, while many others will find you as your presence becomes more prominent. This catapults the effort to a winning one, and will convert to more clients and increased sales.
Make it a Habit to Correct Poor Habits Doing so will help you find the Smooth Sale!
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Read Addtional Strategies and Techniques:
Nice Girls DO Get the Sale: Relationship Building That Gets Results, Sourcebooks
HIRED! How to Use Sales Techniques to Sell Yourself On Interviews, Career Press
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