First Impressions

The old saying goes, “Always make a good first impression.”  That statement has a lot of merit because it will determine the initial course of the relationship or interaction you have with an individual. 

Years ago, people were told about dress and cleanliness when working on their first impression.  Those are definitely important and stand their own ground in the first impression category.

However, as life spins its way through the information age, other factors play a key role in making a good first impression.  Let’s look at each one of these factors…..

Referrals

Referrals are great first impressions because you want others talking good about you.  Their statements do more for you than your statements about you.  Trouble is their bad statements also carry weight.

Business Cards

Your business card can say a lot about you or it can say nothing special at all.  If you have the freedom to design your own card (and stationary), then speak with an expert (and I am not talking about the young kid at Staples).  Talk with someone who knows marketing.

Promotional Materials

Promotional materials can really make a great impression.  But, there are some that are a turn off and just annoy people.  Be sure your promotional material / items stand out from the crowd.

Phone Conversations / Phone Skills

Be clear – be concise – be courteous – be thoughtful and be respectful of the caller’s time.  Remember to not hold that cell phone too cloe to your mouth or your words will come out blurry.  Don’t yell through the phone to carry on a conversation.  Speak in positives.

Social Media

Twitter, Facebook and other forms of social media are easy ways to share a funny thought, story, complaint, what’s going on in your life or your stance on a variety of issues and subjects.  The only problem is – people can see it. 

That also means your clients, customers and coworkers also can see it.

Even IF you only allow friends to see your posts, there is always that chance that someone will repost your comments.

Make sure what you post is something you would be okay for your mom, pastor or boss to read.

Feel free to share your thoughts………….

Have a great week

Ron  

To schedule Ron to speak to your business, civic group
or organization, contact him at:

ron@ronorendi.com
717-802-0483