Post by offrs reviews on Feb 16, 2018 12:31:23 GMT -5
Wrote this with real estate agents in mind, but it will apply to most all independent contractors and entrepreneurs...
Let’s face it (together here)... you didn’t get into this business to scamper about all over town like some input device for your CRM. But somehow… you’ve become just that. That’s just wrong. No, really… if this system isn’t streamlining your business, you’re doing it wrong. Sure, you are likely the only human in the process, but that’s exactly the point. As the only human in the process, you should be (ideally) square-set on relationship-building.
So, what kind of tip could we give you here that will up-end your operations and kick-start your business going into 2018? Easy… get it together! Okay, maybe that’s a bit hard on ya, but tough love and all. Seriously though… take a week (now’s the time while everyone’s “at home working out on their treadmills” not responding to your emails). Take a week and clean out all the cogs in your CRM. All those “bebacks” (as in “I’ll be back!”)... time to place them in your emergency leads list. So… spring clean, get lean and go mean into 2018 (that was fun to write)!
In short, automation may paint a picture of de-humanizing relationships, but when done right, automation should actually make your relationships more genuine and meaningful. Think about it... when you schedule your time using digital or paper calendars and reminders, this process can actually empower you to dedicate "presence" and respect to the people you're with at this moment. Automation should not be about replacing you (at all), rather it should be about allowing you to be more present and dedicate yourself more with the people you're building relationships with right now (in this 1 hour block of your day).
Let’s face it (together here)... you didn’t get into this business to scamper about all over town like some input device for your CRM. But somehow… you’ve become just that. That’s just wrong. No, really… if this system isn’t streamlining your business, you’re doing it wrong. Sure, you are likely the only human in the process, but that’s exactly the point. As the only human in the process, you should be (ideally) square-set on relationship-building.
So, what kind of tip could we give you here that will up-end your operations and kick-start your business going into 2018? Easy… get it together! Okay, maybe that’s a bit hard on ya, but tough love and all. Seriously though… take a week (now’s the time while everyone’s “at home working out on their treadmills” not responding to your emails). Take a week and clean out all the cogs in your CRM. All those “bebacks” (as in “I’ll be back!”)... time to place them in your emergency leads list. So… spring clean, get lean and go mean into 2018 (that was fun to write)!
In short, automation may paint a picture of de-humanizing relationships, but when done right, automation should actually make your relationships more genuine and meaningful. Think about it... when you schedule your time using digital or paper calendars and reminders, this process can actually empower you to dedicate "presence" and respect to the people you're with at this moment. Automation should not be about replacing you (at all), rather it should be about allowing you to be more present and dedicate yourself more with the people you're building relationships with right now (in this 1 hour block of your day).