Afraid of being salesy or pushy?

I wanted to address an elephant in the room this week because I hear from many clients, who let so many opportunities pass them by simply because they feel they don’t want to appear too salesy, or too pushy when talking about their products and services.

It’s a common fear and many entrepreneurs often become tongue-tied because they simply don’t know what to say. There are many times… 

• You meet some-one at a networking group who is an ideal client, 
• You’re having a conversation with someone who is asking advice.   
• You’re messaging with a prospective client who has a problem.

And, you want to say, “Buy my product!” or “Buy my services.”  But you feel that’s being way too salesy or pushy and you’re right!  However, you let a crucial moment pass you by where you could be making a sale if you have the right mindset and know the right words to say.

Having the right mindset is so important.  The three scenarios (above) are perfect situations to understand that the  moment is NOT TO "ASK" THEM TO BUY.  It's the perfect time to build a new relationship and make a connection to go further and really get to know the person you’ve just met.  

Watch my video on how I had meaningful conversation with someone I met for the first time at a networking event.   

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 WHAT DO YOU SAY WITHOUT FEELING SALESY OR PUSHY?

You simply, “Make a suggestion.”

Yes, it’s that simple.   And you can say this simple sentence in many ways…

If I’m at a networking event and I meet someone who’s an introvert and has trouble introducing herself. ( I often have this conversation with many networkers.)  I make a suggestion and say, 

 “You should think about my course on “How to Create a Jaw-Dropping, Client Getting message.”  It will help you build your confidence in introducing yourself. You’ll make so many new friends and acquaintances to build deeper relationships.

If I’m having a conversation with a client and she tells me how she’s feeling disorganized and burnt out, I make a “suggestion.”

“You might be interested in my 2024 Planner, it’s a perfect way to keep you organized every day, every week and every month.  And you’ll love my video tutorials and printable available in my Planner hub.”

If I’m having a conversation with an ideal client, who says, “I’m so overwhelmed and I can’t seem to get anything done.” I make a “suggestion.”

“You might want to think about joining my Accountability Lab where we meet in co-working groups to get things done.  It’s so inspiring to hear how much you learn from other entrepreneurs like ourselves.” 

 (ACCOUNTABILITY LAB WILL BE OPEN VERY SOON.)

All I’ve done is “make a suggestion.”  And, now it’s up to me to “further” the relationships and follow-up and check in to have more conversations and get to really know her. 

• Some people are ready to buy your products and services right away.
• Some people need to think about it for a while.
• Some people take a really long time and may not buy at all.

Think about how often you’re having a conversation with someone and you think of the perfect thing that help them.   You’re just making a suggestion, and you don’t feel pushy or salesy at all!

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HIT REPLY if "making a suggestion" is helpful for you in asking for the sale!

Until  next week, 

Gale Bates,  Your "BIG BOLD GOALS” Mentor

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