Weathering The Storm

Hurricane Sandy hit with a full force – causing flooding, downed trees, power outages and road closings.  We had been warned time and again to prepare.  Weather forecasters, government agency officials and those in the know had been saying for days that Sandy was coming.

Were you prepared?

Did you heed the warning signs?  Or did you ignore the warnings?  

More aptly put for this forum, are you prepared to weather storms of life?  Are you set to tackle the challenges that arise?

In life there will be storms.  But the real question is do you have flashlights, batteries, water, food and a dry place to hang your hat?

Are you heeding the advice of those with authority in your field?

Many years ago, a friend made a comment to me that has stuck with me.  It is so applicable to today as it was 15 or 20 years ago.  He said, “What you do today, will affect your business 6 months from now.”  He continued, “Look at where you are today with your business.  Now go back 6 months in your calendar and look at what you did that day, that week and that month.  What you did then to promote your business, to build your client base, to solidify accounts and to move your business forward – the fruits of that labor can be seen today.”

That was such great advice from that friend and colleague.

So, we can ask ourselves those questions:
• What am I doing today to promote my business or myself?
• What am I doing today to build my client base?
• What am I doing to solidify my customer base right now?
• Am I working at moving my business forward or am I just coasting along hoping someone will call my phone or show up at my door eager to want to hear about my product or service?

It’s been said that poor salesmen have skinny kids.

Get moving………………..before the storm hits and your business is a pile of rubble.

Have a great week

Ron  

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