Top 10 Success Tips for New Business Owners & Sales Professionals
“Success is Easy; Failure is Hard” - Robert “Rocky” Covington
For those of you are just getting started in business or sales you will fail often. This is because you are new and may have very little experience, knowledge or skills.
However, what you currently possess is a desire and willingness to build something that you own or positions you to create untapped income. When you combine this desire with the following 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟏𝟎 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬, you’ll be able to reach success if you don’t quit.
1. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜:
If you are unwilling to work, you will not get any results.
2. 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧:
• Why outcomes do you deliver?
• Who makes an ideal client?
• Where do you go to find prospects?
• What system do you use to attract and manage leads?
• What activities are you looking to achieve every week?
3. 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬:
• Ask good questions
• Listen more than you talk
• Let Prospect Talk More
• Speak with intention
• Slow down when you speak (especially for my New Yorkers)
4. 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞:
What goes on in your head often shows up on your face and comes out of your mouth. Be mindful of what you read or hear, especially right after you wake up or right before you go to sleep.
5. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬:
Your ability to attract business will come from having Credibility and Visibility.
Networking is not about what you can get, initially. It’s about getting known for adding value and making a difference. This leads to interest and opportunities to receive referrals for the work you do.
6. 𝐀 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧:
• Develop your skills daily and remain knowledgeable about your business, industry and trends.
• Read books to enhance your awareness and to make you more relatable.
7. 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
• Understand your process
• Make sure to cross (t) and dot (i).
8. 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞:
• Develop strong relationships with your clients
• Remember special occasions
• Ask for feedback
• Become known for doing great work
9. 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫:
A Coach can provide necessary feedback to close your gaps and assist you with reaching your goals
A Mentor can offer a blueprint for reaching your goal and can provide guidance towards overcoming adversity.
10. 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠:
Build a solid online and offline presence.
Your brand is tied to your promise but it also enhances your ability to attract and be found.
Below, answer the following question:
Which of these 𝟏𝟎 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 represent the biggest 𝐆𝐚𝐩 for you?
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