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Be the Messenger

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If you really want to stand out in networking, there’s a way to do it. All it requires is a simple shift in the way you think: be the messenger, not the message. There are simple actions you can take and tools you can use to accomplish this, and you’ll notice a difference in the way you work.

One common mistake networkers make is to think of themselves as the actual message. If you’ve ever done this, you feel more nervous to talk to new people than you should, you feel extra excited at a yes, and you feel unduly rejected at a no.

Let’s compare you and your business to other kinds of messengers we have in our society: Pizza Hut, FedEx, FTD flowers. All of these deliveries come by messenger. When FedEx comes to your door and delivers a package, the driver doesn’t care if you open it right away, if you’re excited or indifferent. He simply delivers it and is on to the next stop. He knows that if you reject the package, it’s not because you’re rejecting him.

When you get your message out to as many people as you can, you find the ones who are excited. There are people out there who want what you have. Many don’t know exactly what they’re looking for, and it’s up to you to guide them to the right opportunity and the right product.

Using business tools will help you do that. It takes the pressure off of you. You can easily cut to the chase and communicate the right information every time. You’re putting a tangible piece of the company into someone’s hands. You’re making things simple, not only so that people can understand your message, but so that they can later duplicate what you’re doing.

Make use of these tools to inspire people, unify your team, and simplify your strategy. You will create a predictable path for your business and take the guesswork out of building an income.

Your business is essentially a numbers game. Tell as many people as you can about it. Decide how many people you’re going to talk to every day, how many DVDs or brochures you’re going to hand out, how many business cards you’re going to give out and collect, and how many messages you will send.

You are the messenger. Get your message out, and use tools to help you make that happen.


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