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Attract The Right Job Or Clientele:
Do You Accept Closed Doors To Move On?
Whether you accept closed doors to move on or not has a double-sword edge. Before moving on, we must examine alternatives for a positive answer in the sales environment. Otherwise, opportunities, one after another, slowly but surely disappear.
On the other side of the dilemma, being a nuisance never works. More importantly, intuition can and will point us to a better path when we allow intuition to enter the reasoning behind what just occurred.
My Story
My career experience roster is filled with stories about how I faced barriers, roadblocks, nastiness, and unethical behaviors. The one qualifier I carry with me is that as soon as doubt about ethics or lack of honesty appears, I quickly move away, disconnecting from further communication. Over time, it became apparent that those who attempt underhanded strategies will eventually pay a larger price.
When people told me they had no interest as a salesperson, I would counter with a question. Eliminating any argument tone, I would softly ask if they would kindly tell me their ‘why’ to improve my effort. Most people were happy to provide insights that proved helpful from that day forward. And a small percentage had a change of heart as they saw me striving to learn.
Entrepreneurial endeavors require a broader range of ability to pursue many types of activities. Accordingly, new ideas come to mind, and others present possibilities never before considered. Our job is to qualify the offering to ensure it is consistent with our goals and priorities. Our consistency defines our brand plus service to build credibility and trust in us.
One big difference between sales calls and entrepreneurial work is that entrepreneurs need to be adept at making almost instant decisions. The action is where our intuition comes into play. Many of us can ‘feel the vibe’ if an offer sounds genuine and whether the effort will be worthwhile. The backup opportunity for intuition to play into the equation is when we wake up thinking about the project. We know we need to make a decision.
This week, Carl called to express his frustration with a book project that was initially on full speed. My involvement is that with the help of a friend, I introduced Carl to Robert, the person who could assist with the project. But the conversation quickly came to dead silence. A few weeks later, I could reconnect and ask if he had a change of heart. Sadly, I learned that he had a very mild case of the COVID19 virus. The better news was that he was interested in the book’s material.
Upon recuperating, Carl and Robert enjoyed follow-up conversations, and the project was again full speed ahead. Unfortunately, the scenario repeated as Robert again dropped out of communication. Carl called to let me know the latest while his tone expressed much frustration. Unlike my previous gesture to reach out to see what Robert’s thinking is, my intuition says he probably had a relapse of the unthinkable.
However, amid frustration, Carl brought up an idea that I jumped on. He mentioned that one family member has a video studio and that he could go that route instead. Everything I have been hearing is that this is his opportunity to accept closed doors to move on. Video is becoming more and more popular. With the help of his family member, he will produce high-quality content for his audience. Even better, the upfront costs for creating the videos may be far less than getting a book to market.
My additional tip is that he sings short snippets of his known songs to include in his video series. Carl likes my idea and will be getting to work shortly. He realized that it was necessary to accept closed doors to move on.
Our concerning environment continues to bring to mind the song ‘Stayin Alive’ by the Bee Gees, first heard in the movie Saturday Night Fever, starring John Travolta. I hope you enjoy the YouTube version:
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Your Story: Do You Accept Closed Doors To Move On?
Do you sometimes feel so frustrated when doors close that you wonder if quitting is the right answer? It’s probably safe to say almost all of us have felt that way. But what will you do if you do quit? Most people will answer, ‘I don’t know.’ Stopping is never the answer unless you have a new plan with straightforward steps for action to make it lift off. Otherwise, it’s best to figure out how to accept closed doors to move on.
Try not to beat yourself up when a project, a collaborative effort, or a job appears to be collapsing. Instead, contemplate possibilities to replace the unfortunate incident in your quiet time. As you reflect on the barrier in front of you, consider the following:
- Which idea continues to come to mind?
- Is the time now to flesh out the idea for a new possibility?
- Are you ready to prioritize what you need to do to get the thought moving forward?
- What other possibilities could a successful outcome provide?
- Will you confide in a trusted friend to exchange ideas for a more robust plan?
- What is your timeline for making your new idea a success?
Many people will sulk and allow the episode to deflate their motivation. Not much gets done this way, and satisfaction is lacking. However, possibilities grow when we can intuitively realize the next best thing may be around the corner. And out of the agony, a new light shines for a better tomorrow.
Sales Tips: Do You Accept Closed Doors To Move On?
- When a barrier occurs, stop to consider all possibilities
- Ask prospects if they are willing to advise you
- Learn from each experience improve next time
- When collaborative efforts fall through, consider if it’s for the better
- Reflect on everything leading up to the closed door
- Admit to what you can do better in the future
- Pay attention to recurring ideas
- Should one thought appeal to you, develop a new plan
- Confer with trusted peers to gain their insights
- Celebrate Success!
Today’s insights are provided to help you achieve the Smooth Sale!
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