Note: This is our first post in a 10 part series dealing with personal marketing strategies. Many people struggle with the idea that they have to sell themselves, either corporately or in their own businesses, and these posts are intended to help them get over that hurdle. Watch for these posts in the next few months, or subscribe to our blog to receive them automatically in yo
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So you feel awkward selling yourself or selling your business or selling your products? Don’t! Let others do it instead!
Seriously.
Your credibility increases when other people or clients talk about your strengths. When you “sell” yourself, the source is suspect. But when others talk about your capabilities or your service, the credibility meter goes up.
So, how do you get others to talk about you? Here are some tips:
- Do an excellent job – every time.
- Stay positive.
- Ask for referrals from satisfied customers.
- Ask others to help you.
- Help others.
- Show your passion
- Engage in things that are important to you.
- Be trustworthy, all of the time.
In other words, behave in a way that anyone who might refer you or who might speak your praises will be proud that they shared you or your business as a credible resource.
What other items should be on this list? Please share! And watch for our 10 part series on this topic.
