Simply be yourself, be friendly and positive.  Go expecting to make new acquaintances, not hunting for business. Let your enthusiasm for your business bubble out so people can’t help but wonder about you. Be genuine and authentic.  Ask sincere questions of the people you meet, and learn about them. Be curious and interested in people […]

Don’t take immediate action; give yourself time to cool down. Ask for clarification before reacting. Don’t gossip about the situation, it will only escalate. Focus on the positive and figure ways to improve the situation. Be respectful when dealing with the person causing the problem.

Keep it short – Easy to read, short and clear. Shrink sentences and list items. Save everyone’s time by linking to the resources instead of leaving every one to find them individually. Use reply to all – The most common mistake in groups is lack of communication. Check that everyone relevant is included. CC those […]

Profile Pic Use the same profile pic across your other social media profiles for brand consistency which builds trust. Headline Did you know that the Name field in your bio is completely separate from your username? And, you can edit it to include keywords that release to your business.  Similar to your business category in […]

  Create Problem and Solution Content Highlight your ideal client’s pain points and provide a solution to them. Consistently position yourself at the top of your ideal client’s mind Meet your ideal client where they are. Post consistently on social media platforms where your ideals clients are most active. Show up as an authority Look […]

When things in life seem like too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember this story about “the mayonnaise jar and the beer”.   A professor stood before his philosophy class and wordlessly, he picked up a very large, empty mayonnaise jar.  He proceeded to fill it with golf […]

Every week in your TEAM chapter you will have an opportunity to give a “One Minute Commercial” about your business, and I have a little saying about this time of the meeting.  It is “Facts Tell…Stories Sell”.  What does that mean?  It means when we are telling stories about our business we are really painting […]

Don’t Overthink It – the person you are talking to might not be as skilled in talking to new people as you think Pretend You are in a Game – the rules are to meet as many people as possible. Pretending it is a game can make conversations easier. Practice Active Listening Skills – listen […]

Start with a Smile – it signals friendliness and approachability. A smile encourages and helps to make the first step. Master Eye Contact – this simple trick tells other people we are open and having nothing to hide. Initiate the Conversation – it is tough but being the first to say something gives you an […]

TEAM does regular Speed Networking events. Participants have 30 seconds to get their message across. Your standard One-Minute Commercial won’t work in this exercise. You have to be able to describe what you do in 30 seconds. You don’t need to be witty, clever, whimsical or even original to get the results you want. In […]