The Connectors (ePub)
How the World's Most Successful Businesspeople Build Relationships and Win Clients for Life
(Sprache: Englisch)
Learn the relationship-building secrets that lead to lifelong
clients, repeat customers, and endless referrals
In today's commoditized marketplace, no matter what product or
service you sell, there's probably someone somewhere able to offer
it...
clients, repeat customers, and endless referrals
In today's commoditized marketplace, no matter what product or
service you sell, there's probably someone somewhere able to offer
it...
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Learn the relationship-building secrets that lead to lifelong
clients, repeat customers, and endless referrals
In today's commoditized marketplace, no matter what product or
service you sell, there's probably someone somewhere able to offer
it cheaper, faster, and maybe even better. So how do you
differentiate yourself from your competitors? The Connectors
shows that the only thing that truly sets you apart is the quality
of your relationships with your clients and customers.
Everyone knows that relationships are important in business. Yet
most people would admit that their relationships could be
better--but don't spend time working on the underlying
skills. This book explains how to develop better, more profitable
connections--as illustrated proven by some of the
world's most successful professionals. Even if you're not a
"people person," you can dramatically grow your
business or your career through a few simple approaches to
relationship-building.
The Connectors presents a five-step methodology that lead
to lifelong clients, repeat customers, and endless referrals.
Inside, you'll learn how to:
* Stop networking and start truly connecting
* Create an avalanche of referrals and an army of happy
customers
* Become a "connector," even if you've never been a "people
person"
* Find your social IQ--and improve it
* Put relationship-building principles to work daily
* Focus on others and reap the rewards yourself
* Ask the right questions--and sell without selling
* Differentiate yourself through the impact you have on
others
In The Connectors, Maribeth Kuzmeski, founder of Red Zone
Marketing, LLC, and consultant to Fortune 500 firms, shows you how
to build profitable, long-lasting business relationships.
clients, repeat customers, and endless referrals
In today's commoditized marketplace, no matter what product or
service you sell, there's probably someone somewhere able to offer
it cheaper, faster, and maybe even better. So how do you
differentiate yourself from your competitors? The Connectors
shows that the only thing that truly sets you apart is the quality
of your relationships with your clients and customers.
Everyone knows that relationships are important in business. Yet
most people would admit that their relationships could be
better--but don't spend time working on the underlying
skills. This book explains how to develop better, more profitable
connections--as illustrated proven by some of the
world's most successful professionals. Even if you're not a
"people person," you can dramatically grow your
business or your career through a few simple approaches to
relationship-building.
The Connectors presents a five-step methodology that lead
to lifelong clients, repeat customers, and endless referrals.
Inside, you'll learn how to:
* Stop networking and start truly connecting
* Create an avalanche of referrals and an army of happy
customers
* Become a "connector," even if you've never been a "people
person"
* Find your social IQ--and improve it
* Put relationship-building principles to work daily
* Focus on others and reap the rewards yourself
* Ask the right questions--and sell without selling
* Differentiate yourself through the impact you have on
others
In The Connectors, Maribeth Kuzmeski, founder of Red Zone
Marketing, LLC, and consultant to Fortune 500 firms, shows you how
to build profitable, long-lasting business relationships.
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „The Connectors (ePub)“
Introduction ix PART I Winning Business with Relationships. CHAPTER 1 The Common Denominator of Greatness and Success: It's Not Money, It's People! 3 CHAPTER 2 You Can Be a Connector Even If You're Not a Natural People Person: How Social Intelligence Makes a Major Difference in Business 19 CHAPTER 3 The Connector IQ Assessment: Am I Socially Intelligent? 31 CHAPTER 4 The Red Zone Connectors Formula: The Principles for Building Valuable Relationships 42 PART II How Do They Do It? The 5 Traits of Connectors. CHAPTER 5 Develop a True "What's in It for Them" Mentality: Focusing on Others Brings More for You 53 CHAPTER 6 Listen! Curiously Listen! 65 CHAPTER 7 Important Questions to Ask That Attract Connections 83 CHAPTER 8 Getting the Sale to Close Itself: Using Creative Strategies to Sell Without Selling 96 CHAPTER 9 Create a Memorable Experience: Differentiating Yourself by the Impact You Leave on Others 106 PART III Applying the 5 Connector Traits. CHAPTER 10 Gain a Stream of Profitable Referrals: The Litmus Test for Relationship Success 125 CHAPTER 11 The Employee Connection: The Critical Factor in Creating Clients for Life 138 CHAPTER 12 I Don't Have Time to Connect! Finding the Time to Connect with an Already Busy Schedule 147 CHAPTER 13 Find a Mentor: The Influence that Leads, Motivates and Holds You Accountable 154 CHAPTER 14 Women's Organizations: Fulfilling a Unique Need for Women to Connect 164 PART IV Power Tools for Relationship Building. CHAPTER 15 How to Get the Most from Outlook, ACT, and Other CRM Software: Strategies for Organizing and Tracking Relationships 175 CHAPTER 16 Christmas Cards Don't Work: Meaningful Strategies for Keeping in Touch 182 CHAPTER 17 Using Speaking Skills to Develop Relationships: Simple Strategies to Connect Powerfully When Speaking to Small and Large Groups 191 CHAPTER 18 Connecting through Social Media Technology: How to Get the Most Out of Facebook, LinkedIn, and Other Social Networking Sites 200 CHAPTER 19 The Contrarian
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Networking Strategy: Create Truly Effective Networking Not Focused on Networking 212 CHAPTER 20 Coaching Your Way through to Better Relationships: A Self-Coaching Exercise for Improving Business Relationships 222 CHAPTER 21 Financial Advisor Relationship Strategies: A Niche-Based Look at Connecting with Dramatic Sales Results 235 Notes 248 Index 251
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Autoren-Porträt von Maribeth Kuzmeski
Maribeth Kuzmeski, MBA, is the founder of Red Zone Marketing, Inc., which consults to Fortune 500 firms on strategic marketing planning and business growth. A frequent national media contributor and international speaker, Maribeth shares her research and case studies on what is working today in sales and marketing. She has a degree in journalism from Syracuse University and an MBA from The George Washington University. Maribeth lives in the Chicago, Illinois, area with her husband and two teenagers.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Maribeth Kuzmeski
- 2009, 1. Auflage, 272 Seiten, Englisch
- Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
- ISBN-10: 0470530138
- ISBN-13: 9780470530139
- Erscheinungsdatum: 17.09.2009
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