Has anyone ever called you on the phone said to you, "If there's anything I can do to help you with your business, let me know?” Did you respond, "Thank you! Now that you mention it, there are a few things I need"? Or did you say, "Well, thanks, I'll let you know"? Or did you say, “I’m okay.”
If you're like most of us, you aren't prepared to accept help at the moment it's offered. You let opportunity slip by because you haven't given enough thought to the kinds of help you need. You haven't made the connection between specific items or services you need and the people who can supply them. But when help is offered, it's to your advantage to be prepared and to respond by stating a specific need.
The first thing I say because I’ve learned the language of ask is; “Funny you should ask…” and I will let the individual know that I need help with introducing a new product, or marketing an event I have planned. Maybe I need an answer to a question that’s been bothering me or advice on how to proceed with a project.
Try this sometime and you will help your company explode.
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