008: Relationship Building for Business Success

Business

Relationship Building for Business Success

To be successful in business and life you must cultivate relationships. Point blank period. This is the single most important focus that can make or break any Entrepreneurial journey.

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QuoteSpiration

[Tweet “”Your Net Worth is directly proportional to your Network””]

5 points on Relationship Building

1. Foster current relationships

Appreciate current customers, friends and family that have your back!
Don’t get too comfortable; business is Business
Keep it professional, with the highest level of customer service

2. Be present on social media

Be consistent
Be present : actively listening to your audience
Be Relevant to the conversation
Be Helpful; if you’re not adding value just keep quiet

3. Get out and meet folks

Build relationships within your community
Meetups are a great source of Networking
Physical personal contact is endearing

4. Engage with your Tribe

Build your email list and nurture those relationships
Email is highly underused by most of our small business’
Be consistent but not SPAMMY
Don’t just contact folks when you have a sale.

5. Take advantage of groups

Join groups with your target audience
Set up a Facebook group for your tribe
Get involved with groups in your Niche for support and community

Book of the Day

The War of Art: Steven Pressfield

Business Resources

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Find Your Niche

I had an awesome conversation with a coworker today about getting her idea about how she could impact the world with her passion.

As I was sharing my great news of actually launching this podcast and submitting to itunes, we got to talking about how to get started with her Side Hustle and getting the ideas focused on one thing at a time.

I totally related to her almost schizophrenic explanation of what she was passionate about. Like most of us I’m sure, have a million and one ideas and people we want to help.

Riches are in the Niches

We have all probably heard this or some version of it. Unless you are Walmart, it doesn’t profit us to try to be everything for everybody.

STEP ONE

Decide on one person you want to help. What are they struggling with that you know how to fix, cope , educate …

STEP TWO

How can you best help them?

>Train- teaching program,

> coach/ mentor- show and run the play

> inspire- give words of affirmation

>service- therapy ( physical, mental)

STEP THREE

What is the best way to communicate the help?

>Blogging

> Videos

> Podcast

>Service

Advice to my friend…

You work 40, 50 , 60 hours every week to see your Employer’s vision and mission succeed. Don’t you have 2 hours a week to devote to your own Entrepreneurial Legacy? Absolutely!

Take the next day off you have and make a date with yourself to focus solely on what you want to see this business look like.

Take the first step to seeing your dream of Business ownership.

I’m not telling you anything that I haven’t personally dealt with in my own Small Business, and still do sometimes. I promise you as you begin to move like we talked about in Just Start you will see amazing transformation and growth with your Side Hustle.

QuoteSpiration

[Tweet “”EVERYONE IS NOT YOUR CUSTOMER” ~ Seth Godin”]

Key Take aways

Don’t try to be everything for everybody
Devote at least 2 hours a week to your Business
Take the first step

Book of the Day

Business Resources

Pen and paper

My Conference tips actually worked!

So Ladies take my word for it these tips will help you Rock your next conference should you heed my advice. My first conference was great but I could have gotten more out of the experience if I was a little better prepared. What’s the saying you just don’t know what you don’t know…

I implemented these tips at my 2nd big baller Podcast Movement 15 Conference in Fort Worth Texas last week and for the most part they helped tremendously. I will say, adding out of state prep was much more daunting. Knowing you can’t just run home if you forgot anything really put the pressure on making sure everything was on point.

Overall the prep was all worth it. The only things I added to this list was to print out all your flight, hotel, rental car and sightseeing information you may need for where you are going.

Oh and also be prepared for parking fees if you rent a car.

I will post all the pics from PM15 on the Facebook page if you wanna see me in action.

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QuoteSpiration

[Tweet “”There are no secrets to success, it is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from .” ~ Colin Powell @JobOpt #Entrepreneur”]

Key Take aways

Take a backup battery
Eat a good breakfast
Wear comfy shoes or bring backups
Business cards are not dead
Plan your schedule
Invest in a good camera
Go early and Network
Be camera ready
Prepare a question to ask each presenter

Book of the Day

Conference Crushing: The 17 Undeniable Rules Of Building Relationships, Growing Your Network, And Crushing A Conference Even If You Don’t Know Anyone : Tyler Wagner

Business Resources

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003: Essential Plan for your Small Business

Business

Essential Plan for your Small Business

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Each business venture I tried on my entrepreneurial journey failed.

Why? because I missed this most basic step, plan first then take massive action. Make sure you prepare your small business

for a winning start with these top tips.

Key Take Aways

PLAN then ACT
A goal without a plan is a dream
5 key areas to plan (Content, Brand, Marketing, Financials, Launch)
Keep it super simple

QuoteSpiration

[Tweet “”Failing to plan is Planning to FAIL””]

Book of the Day

The Art of the Start by Guy Kawasaki

Business Resources

Square: for credit card payments

Links

002: Just Start – How to get started with your Side Hustle

Business

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QuoteSpiration

[Tweet “” Don’t ask God to order your steps, if you are not willing to move your feet.”Jenae @JobOpt #sidehustle”]

Key Take aways

Be clear to yourself on why you want this business
You already have what you need to be successful
Die Empty
Take imperfect action, do the work and reap the rewards.

Book of the Day

Crush It!: WHY NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion by: Gary Vaynerchuk

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001: Can I get a hook up?

Business

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Ain’t nothing worse than jokers looking for a hook up. That’s right I said it!

I work too hard for my paper, and you think I should get less.

Yeah…. that would be a no. Run me my money.

Don’t keep letting folks cut into your pockets. I know it may seem mean to say no, but look at it this way.

These same folks will go somewhere else and pay full price, with no problem.

I’m just saying, get your money and let the leeches fall off.

I learned long ago all money ain’t good.

Your service is good enough to be sold, then it’s good enough to be regular price period.

Listen, this is Business and we are going to run it as such.

Hustle Up Ladies and let’s get it!

Holla at your girl.

The Dreaded Imposter Syndrome

Business

There’s not a person alive that doesn’t struggle with the so-called “Imposter syndrome”. If someone says they don’t, run girl cause they are obviously a liar.

It makes you feel like you can’t be your authentic self, and if you do people will think you’re trying to be something you’re not anyway.

It’s human nature to doubt yourself. That’s why so many Stars have body image issues.

We regular folks do it too, probably even more; considering we are compared to some crazy standard of beauty, that’s nearly impossible for those who are supposed to be the standard.

Now translate this into business, and you really see the effects. I personally can definitely relate. I have to make myself take those steps in my

business that are super uncomfortable on a daily basis.

I feel like a clown... — I feel like a clown…

It’s crazy you have the knowledge, but feel like I’m not qualified, who am I to be doing this and why would anyone listen to me anyway.
I know honey, I’d rather stay behind my keyboard and post on social media before going to live events, It’s safe here.

Having set goals, keeps me accountable and pushing forward, because safe can’t grow me into Legacy.

Go on, get uncomfortable, you are more than capable. I know if I can do it, you definitely can!

When those creeping thoughts come to mind, remember, even the most influential person you can think of, is more than likely having the same

doubts you are. So you’re in good company, don’t let it keep you stuck.

That’s all I got for you today, holla at ya later,

Jenae Nicole

“Look closely at the present you are constructing. It should look like the future you are Dreaming.” – Alice Walker