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Switch to any value % from this page to resize cheat sheet text: % www.emerson.emory.edu/services/latex/latex_169.html \footnotesize % Small font. \begin{multicols*}{3} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{1. Pick Your Clients Carefully}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Go Niche, or Go Broke - Pick one thing that you're really good at and then let everyone know that's what you do.} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Make Specific Goals - By being brutally clear and honest with yourself, you'll be able to apply your time much more efficiently.} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Identify Ideal Clients - Knowing who you want to work with will motivate you, boost your confidence and make ALL your business decisions easier.} \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Remember: You can spend your whole life taking any opportunity that comes your way! It's your responsibility to take the reins.} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{4. The Introduction Matters}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Make the Most of Your Introduction by Avoiding the 5 Common Mistakes:} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{'Not Making a Personal, Human Connection' - Research your prospects for key points of interest.} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{'Talking About Yourself, Not the Customer' - Talk about yourself as little as possible; 40\% you, 60\% them and the value you can bring them.} \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 3) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{'Not Knowing What You're Really Offering' - Trying to do everything often leads to doing nothing. Hone in on one niche and become known for that above all else.} \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 4) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{'Undervaluing by Offering a Discount Right Away' - Doing so ignores customer's unique pain points, and lowers expectations.} \tn % Row Count 14 (+ 3) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{'Not Adding a Clear Call to Action' - Make your purpose clear, and pose a question that makes it easy for prospects to take action.} \tn % Row Count 17 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{7. Qualify, qualify, qualify.}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Once you enter into a conversation with a prospective customer, you need to qualify them as soon as possible!} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Choose Quality Over Quantity - Make sure that the people we choose to work with are a good fit to do business with.} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Ask the Right Questions at the Right Time - When in a sales situation, questions are much more important than making assumptions or telling the prospect about how great you are.} \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 4) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Qualifying is Good for Both of You - By being strict with your criteria, you'll avoiding wasting their time, and them yours.} \tn % Row Count 13 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{2. The Power of No}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Without Ideal Clients or Clear Goals, you risk saying 'Yes' to everything.} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Put the Power Back in Your Hands - Being confident and respectful of your time, will make your clients respect you too.} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Say NO to 'Time Vampires' - Time is precious, and expensive! Don't let others waste it when you could be better spending it elsehwere.} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Warren Buffett: "Really successful people say "No" to almost everything."} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{5. Relationship Building}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Relationship building is at the heart of a successful business, and in particular, the sales process.} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Strong Relationships are the Glue for Successful Businesses - Beneath all other aspects, {\bf{people}} are what hold them together.} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Don't mistake social media for relationship building - Real, lasting business relationships aren't maintained by status updates!} \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 3) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Whether your preference is talking to people in person, or over the phone, make sure you're having real conversations with people.} \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{3. Use Different Channels to Reach Your Audience}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Most people rely on the same, overused methods: referrals, emails, cold calling...} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram are more than just 'social' tools and can be used for developing your business and expanding your networks.} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{In a social networking age, people are highly receptive to DMs, and don't have their guards up against sales-people/spam.} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 3) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Get your LinkedIn up to date, with a good bio - with over half a billion users, your profile is important!} \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 3) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Use the 'Ask for a recommendation' tool to request testimonials from past clients or employers.} \tn % Row Count 13 (+ 2) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Use LinkedIn's free advanced search functions to define your target audience and start sending Connect requests with intro messages.} \tn % Row Count 16 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Video Business Mastery has specific message templates that I've used to secure many of the clients that I have today.} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{6. Be Authentic; Find Your Voice}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Build Relationships with Trust, and Trust with Authenticity.} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{When you love what you're doing and believe in the product that you're selling, there's no reason not to be authentic-{}- to be honest with yourself and others.} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 4) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Being Authentic means enjoying the process and engaging with those around you. In turn you'll become more responsive and listen better to your customers needs.} \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 4) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Being Authentic will help you find your 'Unique Voice':} \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 2) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{The story about yourself or your business your share with the world, and your unique perspective of your industry and topics that matter.} \tn % Row Count 15 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Ask yourself, how well do you communicate you story through your website, social media, and other marketing channels?} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} % That's all folks \end{multicols*} \end{document}