7 Tips on How to Run a Successful Business and Feel Great Doing It
To say I’ve had a busy week is an understatement. It has been one of the most exciting, fast paced, opportunity-filled weeks I’ve ever had. Prospects are inquiring, I??m making strategic contacts, we have two new clients, and the PR bootcamp is filling up. Everything is flowing perfectly. Have I had stressful moments? Yes. Am I tired? Sure. But the good outweighs the negative.
So, what’s going on? What am I doing differently? What’s my “secret?” I wanted to know, so I sat down and wrote up a list. And I’ve decided to share my findings with you, dear blog readers. Here they are . . .
1) I made a conscious decision to do things differently. Specifically, I made those calls and wrote those emails I’d been meaning to write.
2) I followed up with everyone in my sales funnel. Simply following up got me one new client.
3) I took action instead of procrastinating. It’s amazing what happens when you take action on something instead of dwelling on it or worrying about it.
4) I delegated everything I don’t like doing or didn’t have the time to complete.
5) I stepped outside of my comfort zone and reached out to people I’ve wanted to contact.
6) I took my dog on longer walks.
7) I slept in an extra hour on Tuesday . . . and didn’t feel guilty about it.
What can you do differently the rest of this week? If you have something that’s worked for you, I’d love to hear it.
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October 21st, 2009 at 1:46 pm
I, too slept in. At 4pm, after letting me work all day, Craig knows if he’s patient, he will get a much deserved trip to the dog park. That’s also my time to take in this nice weather and breathe a little (and socialize with other dog owners).
Over the past week, I have blogged more, facebooked more, and scoured twitter for new followees (even found my favorite college professor that now lives in Charleston). I attended a networking group on Monday and made a few really great connections there.
I am working harder on the followups and working to put our business in front of as many people as possible.
I now have 3 potential new clients waiting in the wings…and I’m ready to get busy helping them grow their businesses through the power of video!
October 21st, 2009 at 1:51 pm
Amazing how a few simple changes can make such a huge difference. Yay you!
I’ve been trying something new…I’m writing things down that I need to do *when I think of them* rather than trusting my memory to remember. Why bother my memory when I have paper and pen?
October 21st, 2009 at 2:09 pm
I am running and working out again consistently which for me is where my goals and creativity come from.
October 22nd, 2009 at 4:12 pm
I’m glad you finally took Mama Mia for a walk. I was worried about her.