My son told me he hates my job

1. Any words of wisdom for people on obtaining clients?
2. I wake up everyday with pain in my stomach just of the thought of going to the office
3. I’m terrified of getting fired for poor performance

“Life’s greatest tragedy is to be successful at the wrong assignment.” — Myles Munroe

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Show Notes:
Episode – 03-4-16

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Summary:

In this episode, Dan answers a number of questions from the 48 Days Community regarding the challenges around obtaining clients. His thoughts?—it’s important to network and sell yourself, but do so in a tactful manner! Listen as shares words of wisdom for obtaining clients and his tips for maximizing value from the conferences you attend.

Time Stamped Show Notes:

• 01:00 – Today’s topic:
  • Any Words of Wisdom for Obtaining Clients
• 01:10 – Preview of today’s topic and questions:
  • How to maximize the benefit of going in to a conference?
  • My son told me he hates my job
  • I wake up every day with pain in my stomach just of the thought of going to the office
  • I’m terrified of getting fired for poor performance
• 03:45 – Today’s Quote
  • “Life’s greatest tragedy is to be successful at the wrong assignment.” — Myles Munroe
• 04:22 – Today’s resources
  • A New Addition to Your Business Process
  • How to Make Money on the Side When You Don’t Have a Product
  • Mallard Creatives Providing Expanded Shownotes
• 06:47 – From Stephany – What has been the most powerful networking strategy for you?
  • Deductions
  • Request for contact information
  • Check in with them
• 09:09 – From Harold Arnold
  • The Leading You Home Podcast
  • Second Shift: How to Grow Your Part Time Passion to Full Time Influence
• 13:47 – Question from Suzanne: Any words of wisdom for obtaining clients?
  • Go to where the (potential) clients hang-out!
• 15:20 – Short interview with Michael Stelzner
  • 16:16 – The power of networking
  • 18:43 – Networking Bingo Card
  • 20:00 – Without a greenroom or speaker room so speakers can interact
  • 22:48 – Networking Embassy
• 27:42 – 10 Tips to Maximizing Value from a Conference
  • List 3 speakers you want to meet
  • Attend with someone who is just as interested in learning as you are
  • Craft your elevator speech
  • Have 50 sharp business cards with your elevator speech printed on the back
  • Get to meetings early and talk to attendees
  • Take 12 pre-stamped postcards or cards to use as Thank Yous
  • Create a list of notes and questions
  • Make at least two introductions per day between attendees
  • Identify five new people you want to stay in touch with
  • Thank the speakers for giving valuable insights
• 30:02 – Question from Tristan – How can I begin to garner more exposure for my products?
  • You have to know what is your unique message
  • Put it out there and people can participate if they want to
  • A virtual summit
  • Get a unique domain
• 36:30 – Question/Warning from Russel – A year ago I decided to abandon my freelancing to take a full time job with a consulting firm on an island paradise. I started the job 6 months ago and have been lax on networking and I just found out I am redundant. Fortunately, I have a few contacts that I can take advantage of. If I had been more active, I could have had a much bigger network in place.
• 37:55 – Question from Kim –Shouldn’t I focus on building trust and attention first?
  • You can’t build an audience before you have something of value to give them
  • 1,000 True Fans
• 41:35 – Question from Madeleine –I started the year certain I was doing the right thing, now I’m ready to quit.
  • Decide what you want your life to look like
  • Start counting the days to make that happen
• 43:23 – Question from Lisa – I’m a nurse and my life is horribly unbalanced.
  • Get the book – Essentialism: The Discipline Pursuit of Less
  • Delegate and put boundaries
• 45:01 – Question from Ariel – I wake up every day with pain in my stomach just of the thought of going to the office. I’m terrified of getting fired for poor performance. Any advice?
  • It sounds like it’s time to look for a new job

3 Key Points:

1. Understand what your unique value prop is and put it out there!
2. People are going to participate with your idea only if they want to—don’t obsess over controlling their interest, you can’t.
3. Check in with your network early and often—always be ready to pick up the phone and chat.

Resources Mentioned:

Looking for a Change? Here is a five-step process you can follow. 

https://www.48days.com/mondays

Mentioned in Podcast

Harrys.com – use 48Days as the code to get $5.00 off your purchase of Dan’s favorite razor

https://freshbooks.com/48days   Check it out for kicking invoices and financial tracking

“I’m a stay-at-home dad of 4 and have no money.”    Responses from last week.

Harry’s Razor winners  – David Efros and Chloe the dog

How to make money on the side even if you don’t have a product  https://www.48days.com/side

Here are my 10 Tips to Getting MAXIMUM VALUE from a Conference

1. List of 3 speakers you want to meet – Why?
2. Attend with someone who is just as interested in learning as you are.
3. Craft your Elevator Speech  (1) Who you are (2) What you do (3) Why are you here?
4. Have 50 sharp business cards – with your elevator speech printed on the back.
5. Get to the meetings early and talk to other attendees.
6. Take 12 pre-stamped postcards to use as Thank Yous to people you meet.
7. Create a list of notes and questions as you listen.
8. Make at least two introductions per day between attendees you’ve just met.
9. Identify 5 new people you want to stay in touch with.
10.   Thank the speakers for sharing valuable insights.

Credits:

• Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives