One of the best ways to sell yourself is to let your work do it for you. I have talked a lot about having an Excellence Mindset as a way … Continue reading How to Sell Yourself without Selling Yourself Out #10 – How Has Your Work Helped?
Every strike brings me closer to the next home run. – Babe Ruth
When people are trying to decide who to work with, who to buy from, or who to join in some volunteer effort, they look at a person’s “approachability.” How approachable … Continue reading How to Sell Yourself without Selling Yourself Out #9 – Approachability!
“You’re never more alive than when things get turned upside down.” -Malcolm Gladwell
Selling yourself does not necessarily mean that you have to actively tell other people how good you are or how you can help them. Let them see it for themselves. … Continue reading How to Sell Yourself without Selling Yourself Out #8 – Visibility Works!
“Content yourself with doing, leave the talking to others.” -Gracian What is your doing vs. talking ratio?
Sometimes selling yourself is not about “show casing” your wares. Sometimes it is about being transparent, and honest, and actually asking for help. People who have self confidence are not … Continue reading How to Sell Yourself without Selling Yourself Out #7 – Ask
Do you reflect energy or do you create it? This is a heavy one – which do you think is more effective?
Selling yourself may not always involve saying something. Instead, consider part of selling yourself as being in places where you and your useful work can be noticed. Participating is a … Continue reading How to Sell Yourself without Selling Yourself Out #6 – Be Noticed
I am not a product of my circumstances, I am a product of my decisions. –S Covey. Hmm. Are you a victim, or are you taking charge of your life?
Overcoming sales reluctance, especially when we’re talking about our own personal marketing, can be a real challenge. One of the best ways to “sell yourself, without selling yourself out” is … Continue reading How to Sell Yourself without Selling Yourself Out #5 – Tell Stories!
