69. How to Get Clients Even if You Hate to Sell

Welcome back to a new episode of Life After Corporate, the place to be if you are fresh out of corporate and looking to start or grow your own business. If you are now the CEO of your own business, leaving behind the corporate world, it is at this moment when you realize that you need to sell in order to thrive in your industry . Once the excitement has worn off , you begin to face reality: You need to sell even if you don't like selling.  Let's dive in as I deconstruct my top strategies when it comes to selling. [00:01 - 01:32] Opening Segment Welcome to today's episode Want me to discuss topics?  Share your request, see links below. Making the leap and taking risks out of the corporate world. [04:40 - 15:57] Top strategies to improve your selling game Friendly networks first Letting know your network about your business and asking for support Asking for introductions to your ideal client Convert your colleagues into clients Leveraging the power of communities Joining free and paid communities. Free Communities: Clubhouse Looking for opportunities and making a CTA without pitching people Downsides of free communities: Resistance to invest Paid communities: Ellevate Network - Luminary  Look for communities that align with your values and goals Get out there and speak! Develop a point of view and share it! Content is the currency of business today Develop your Ecosystem of opportunity [16:00- 21:31] Closing Segment  Being of service to people: Creating a talk that converts Mistakes to avoid when doing talks that convert Avoid doing a disservice to your client or audience Let's recap what you learned on this episode Join my Stand Out Webinars, see links below  Final words      Resources Mentioned:  Sign up to my Stand Out Webinars   Tweetable Quotes: "If people aren't willing to invest in their own success then they might not be your ideal client."  - Deb Boulanger "The truth is most new entrepreneurs overteach, overcoach and overexplain when they speak ."  - Deb Boulanger   SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this podcast to other growing entrepreneurs!  Get weekly tips on how to create more money and meaning doing work you love and be one of the many growing entrepreneurs in our community. CLICK HERE to join our private Facebook Group!  Connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn, or checkout our website at www.lifeaftercorporatepodcast.com!