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How to Elevate ‘meh’ Opportunities
Close on the heels of compiling 46 Ways to Say No, another option occurred to me. One that actually lets you elevate mediocre opportunities instead of saying no.
You’ll find this most helpful when wrestling with what I call “mixed blessing opportunities”.
For example: let’s say someone offers you the opportunity to speak for a group of your ideal clients (YAY!), but requests a topic that isn’t aligned with your core offerings and you don’t have an existing presentation created (BOO!).
If you say yes, you end up sacrificing your time to create a new presentation just so you can get in front of a great audience. But because you also sacrificed strategy by giving a talk that is off-topic and off-message, the likelihood that you’ll attract new clients is slim.
If you say no, there’s that pinch of regret for a missed opportunity.
So instead of saying YES and damn the consequences, or NO and completely miss out on the opportunity, here is a different way to handle these mixed blessings.
The first thing is to recognize that when someone gives you an opportunity, they are interested in you. Then it’s just a matter of exploring if there is a way to adjust that initial interest so it fully aligns with your business strategy.
To elevate a “meh” opportunity, include the following:
- Open with gratitude and a yes: this builds rapport and doesn’t dismiss the opportunity outright
- Ask permission to explore alternatives
- Make an alternative suggestion
- Elaborate a little on the benefits of this alternative
- Ask if this is something they’d be open to
Example:
Thank you so much for the invitation! I would love to present for and serve your group. May I make just one suggestion?
The topic you requested is not one I present on, but I have a talk called More Clients, Less Marketing that – from what I know about your members – would potentially be a great fit. It’s my most popular talk because it’s so interactive with solid tools and take-aways. For groups like yours it has a track record of attracting higher-than-normal attendance.
Would you be open to considering bringing me in to present this topic instead?
Obviously when you embrace this approach, you’ll navigate those “mixed blessing opportunities” more effectively and see better outcomes.
But there’s another benefit. And it’s a biggie.
You’ll start to become a stronger advocate for yourself in every situation.
And that could come in handy, don’t you think?
How to Ditch the Pressure of “Now or Never”
At the end of the year, all I hear about is closing the year strong and creating a mind-blowing plan for 2024.
It is so much pressure, and I was starting to crack from the stress of it all. Here’s a 90 second tip where I share what I did to release the pressure fast!
Want to Travel More?
I see so many business owners who could work from anywhere in the world, but somehow end up feeling chained to their desk at home.
In this short video, I’m talking to someone who has truly mastered the art of taking her business on the road while keeping everything running smoothly and growing consistently. (and she teaches others how to do the same!)
Jane Garee will share the top 3 obstacles business owners face when they have the goal to travel more and get out of the home office rut!
November 1 from 8:30am to 10:00am Pacific Time
Workshop will be recorded if you cannot attend live.
Do you crave less time in front of your computer and more time to explore distant lands or have adventures closer to home?
If so, this workshop will help you re-design your current business, and give you the tools you need so that in just 7 days, you are well on your way to being able to travel as much as you want without missing a business beat, while running and growing a 6+ figure business.
Get ready to “Combine everything you love to do with every place you want to go!” ™
In this 90 minute, fun and engaging workshop, you will:
🌟 Streamline and simplify your sales so you have the time and money to travel more and stay longer
🌟 Seamlessly integrate your work obligations with your travel opportunities so your business runs efficiently and effectively from anywhere in the world
🌟 Understand and leverage your unique and natural personal and professional strengths and preferences for better revenue results and travel ease
BONUS:
🌟 Introduction to integrating Sponsored Travel into your business model so you boost business growth and save money
November 1 from 8:30am to 10:00am Pacific Time
Workshop will be recorded if you cannot attend live.
Business Owner Confessions: My Most Spine-Tingling Moments Part 2
We’re back for more thrilling tales from the world of business ownership! Parts 2 and 3 of my series on scary yet wildly fun moments as a business owner are here. So whether you’re a returning viewer or just joining the party, you’re in for a treat.
Get ready for a rollercoaster ride through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.
Part 2:
And Part 3:
3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before September Ends
Before asking yourself these questions…
Block out at least 90 minutes in your schedule.
Away from email.
Away from your phone.
Away from tiny humans.
Ask yourself these questions to wrap up the last months of of the year successfully, and start 2024 strong.
1. What am I allowing to distract me from my core purpose and goals? (be honest)
2. Am I being intentional with the time I invest in my business relationships?
3. What’s my strategy to reclaim that distracted time and reinvest it to get better results?
Answer these questions honestly and you’ll find yourself on the right track towards ending 2023 strong and starting a successful 2024.
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