| So when I was operating as an agency owner 5 years ago… I never really believed in the idea of getting good at sales. Why? Because I thought that if I was good at marketing, the service should sell itself. I.e. The idea that if the product is good, people would know and they would buy… This may make sense in theory. But this idea doesn’t work if you’re trying to scale with paid media… Or if you’re dealing with cold prospects who don’t know you or don’t trust you… Today, I’ve gone back on that belief. I think it’s more and more important to get good at selling (Especially as the digital courses landscape gets more and more competitive). Because you need to be able to prove your worth when people see you. Think about it this way: The more time someone needs to assess your value as a coach, consultant or service provider… The more hoops they need to jump through. And the more likely they will slip away. People are bombarded with 101 different options today – They can choose to work with countless property agents, financial advisors or interior designers. You’ve got to give people a solid reason to work with you. The faster you do that, the easier you will win. Yesterday, I talked about having awards and trophies as symbols of success. The other way to do that is through material objects like watches, cars or being in close proximity with big personal brands. While selling yourself can feel like a show-off sometimes… Whenever you do it tactfully, you can convert more cold leads and prospects which would lead to higher profits and faster growth for your business. |