I want to start with a quote:
“When a person really desires something, all the universe conspires to help that person to realize his dream.” ~ Paulo Coelho
I was recently at a networking meeting. It was fabulous with a wonderful selection of services being offered. It was held in a beautiful Sedona home with a close up of the redrock views. The living room was full of intelligent, outgoing women ready to help each other grow their businesses. Many had samples and flyers ready to share.
These women took the time to get dressed up, prepare samples and flyers and drive across town to spend a few hours networking in hopes of gaining a new client.
I watched and listened carefully. What I noticed left me feeling sad. I noticed that as women, we are really great at talking and helping each other. We can easily promote someone else’s products and services. However, when it comes to sharing our own gifts (goods and services) we don’t want to come across as pushy, sales-y or inauthentic. So, we dance all around and seldom (often never) get to the point of sale. In other words, we muddy the message so badly that others have no idea what it is we are really offering. And, heaven forbid, we actually ask them to buy.
If you’re out there networking and promoting your business, and not getting the clients you want, you’re probably feeling really frustrated and thinking nobody wants what you’re offering. You’ve, perhaps, even thought of throwing in the towel a time or two and moving on to something that will actually work for you.
Before you quit, I want to share with you to something that will change everything for you.
Write down your answers to the following questions:
What if you could easily talk about what you offer, have fun and attract wonderful loyal clients to you?
What if you could make an abundant living doing what you love?
If you could get the clients you want and make the money you want, how would this change your life?
The key is knowing how to present what you offer in the right way.
Here are your action steps to help you ~
1. Write down what you offer.
2. Write down what you currently say when asked what you do.
3. Now go back through your statement and make it about the other person.
4. Because I know this can be difficult to do on your own, I want you to join me in a very small, intimate tele-class “How to Clearly and Confidently Say What You Do So People Say YES To Working With YOU” LIMITED TO ONLY 12 so you get lots of attention and walk away with a new magnetic message that has people WANTING TO WORK WITH YOU AND HAPPILY PAY YOU! And, it’s completely affordable at only $24.95.
Without a effective statement that tells the other person “I’m here to help you”, all of the dressing up, making flyers, providing samples and driving all over to attend various networking opportunities is a waste of time and leaves you feeling frustrated.
Now, imagine what your life would be like if you talked to people and they say to you “Where have you been? I’ve been looking for you. I want to work with you now”. (Yes, this really happens!)
How does this new life feel to you?
If you’re serious and want more abundance and fun in your life, join us. Climb on board because we’re making this happen.
(Men are absolutely welcome to attend)
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Lisa Long is an author, speaker and success coach helping businesses and individuals overcome sabotaging obstacles so get the results they want and live the life they truly desire. She is available for workshops, keynote, team and one-on-one coaching. Contact Lisa at: 928-284-9285, lisa@yesicanwithaplan.com, www.YesICanWithAPlan.com