Business Dating Advice
Do you fantasize about landing a big project or customer? Are their steps you can take to put yourself first in line? How do you offer ways to date before asking for the gigantic commitment to marriage?
Date Before You Marry
Dating is a process of getting to know each other. At first, no strings are attached. You only have to agree to a cup of coffee for an hour. Later, if you're compatible, you may go out to dinner or spend the whole day together. As time goes on, you may decide to become more committed, which can eventually lead to a lifelong partnership.
The road to marriage is taken in steps, with time and effort. In sales, it's called building a pipeline.
A local commercial real estate broker I know offers tax protest consulting services. For a percentage fee he helps property owners lower their tax bills. In the process he can meet landlords, demonstrate his reliability and skills, and remind the owners twice a year he is available for their real estate needs without being pushy.
Dating Services
What small service can you offer which would get you in front of the right people? If you want to write for a national magazine, can you contribute 300 words to a sidebar before pitching an entire article? If you're a consultant, can you offer a workshop? If you want to be given a large project at your job is there a small one to start?
Dating Success
Landing a big fish doesn't happen overnight. But with some work you can put yourself first in line.
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