Greetings!
Happy Tuesday! I hope this finds you with a great start to your week! If you're like me and many of the people I know, you've probably already wore a dozen hats aound the office or shop so far this week. (And it's only Tuesday!)
This week we look at the importance of maintaining your networking efforts regardless your workload or schedule. This is very important and we'll look at how you can "squeeze it in" with your day-to-day routine. Enjoy!
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A Mindset for 62,500
The Power of One Person
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network [net-wurk] -noun 1. an
association of individuals having a common interest, formed to provide mutual
assistance, helpful information, or the like; -verb
1. to cultivate people who can be helpful to one professionally, especially
in finding new business, employment or moving to a higher position; 2. to
distribute widely
It is said
that on average everyone knows roughly 250 people. Some of us know more, while
others...not so much. But that's alright, we all average it out. Now, what if my
250 people knew you, what you do and the type of referrals you are looking for?
That would be pretty powerful, eh!? And I'm sure you could get at least one
sale from those 250 people I know!
But wait a
minute. If I know 250 people, then wouldn't the other 249 people that you know
also each know 250 people? Yes! So now the 250 people that you know - that can
spread the word about you and your business - has the potential and the power
to reach 62,500 people in your "extended network!" And for every new person you
put into your personal network, it adds on average another 250 potential
prospects.
So let me ask
you, where is networking on your priority scale? Whether you own a business,
are trying to start a business or are in sales for a business, there are more
and more demands on your time than ever before. You probably are wearing more
and more hats now than you ever had. This is now the rule and you are not
alone.
So let me ask
you again. Where is networking on your priority scale? With all of the hats you
are wearing and all of the places you go and things that you do, you may figure
you meet enough people already and that you don't have to worry about doing any
networking. This may very well be true. And guess what...you may be right! If
this is the case for you, and if you absolutely cannot carve out any more time
to go out and do some networking, then you at least need to do this...
Click here to continue reading about efficient networking...
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Quick Hits to Help You Out
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The Power of Thinking Positive
I received the follow story in an e-mail. I'm not one to habitually forward e-mails, however, I thought this one not only had a good general message, but it also lends itself significantly to our efforts as business owners and sales reps. (Don't worry, you won't have to send it to 15 people in the next 15 seconds in order for it to have a lasting impact!)
A blind boy sat on
the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He held up a sign which said:
"I am blind, please help." There were only a few coins in the hat.
A man was walking by.
He took a few coins from his pocket and dropped them into the hat. He then took
the sign, turned it around, and wrote some words. He put the sign back so that
everyone who walked by would see the new words.
Soon the hat began to fill up. A lot more people were giving money to the blind
boy. That afternoon the man who had changed the sign came to see how things
were. The boy recognized his footsteps and asked, "Were you the one who
changed my sign this morning? What did you write?"
The man said, "I
only wrote the truth. I said what you said but in a different way." I wrote: "Today is a beautiful day but I cannot see it."
Both signs told people that the boy was blind. But the first sign simply said
the boy was blind. The second sign told people that they were so lucky that
they were not blind. Should we be surprised that the second sign was more
effective?
Moral of the Story:
Be thankful for what you have. Be creative. Be innovative. Think differently
and positively.
That is so true! It's amazing how a positive perspective can have such a profound impact on the results of our efforts. Now, go get 'em!!
Do you have a question, challenge or opportunity that you'd like a little insight on? If so, e-mail it to workinghard@helpingusellu.com.
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Referring back to the featured article...
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"How many people do you know?"
o Less than 100
o Between 100 and 250
o Between 250 and 500
o Between 500 and 1000
o Over 1000
Your answers are and will remain anonymous, so...
Click here to submit your answer
Last week's question and results...
"Which of the three Laws/Rules do you live by?"
o The Law of Attraction -- 50%
o The Law of Reciprocity -- 0%
o The Golden Rule -- 50%
Do you have a question you'd like to see in a future poll? If so, send it to me in an e-mail. workinghard@helpingusellu.com
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Wrapping Up
Well, I hope you picked up a few good ideas today and I look forward to being with you again next week. In the meantime, if you have a burning question, shoot me an e-mail and I'll shoot you a reply.
Helping You Sell You,
Scott Gillespie
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