HMBT #102: Serve, Dont Sell
Hank's Business and Marketing Tips
English - October 10, 2017 04:30 - 2 minutes - 2.94 MB - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsMarketing Business Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Most people make the mistake of jumping right into a conversation by selling.
Today, on my blackboard, I wrote “Serve, Don’t Sell”.
First, you need to develop a trusted relationship with your audience.
Then provide value to them through information, assets and network introductions.
Determine if you can help them with a business pain they have and if your solution fits.
If everything is aligned, you will have a new customer. If it is not a great fit, then you still have a relationship with your audience and there may be opportunities in the future. Your audience can also become brand advocates without buying from you.
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Most people make the mistake of jumping right into a conversation by selling.
Today, on my blackboard, I wrote “Serve, Don’t Sell”.
First, you need to develop a trusted relationship with your audience.
Then provide value to them through information, assets and network introductions.
Determine if you can help them with a business pain they have and if your solution fits.
If everything is aligned, you will have a new customer. If it is not a great fit, then you still have a relationship with your audience and there may be opportunities in the future. Your audience can also become brand advocates without buying from you.
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K–NEZ30fK4[/embedyt]