4 Business Lessons from the Gutter Guy
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4 Business Lessonsfrom the
Gutter Guy
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A gutter guy walked upto my house one day.
Here's what he didand what I learned about business.
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He was working next doorand saw that we had no gutters.
1. Identify the Need
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Keep your eyes peeledfor business opportunities.
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He came over and askedif he could talk to us. We agreed.
2. Make a Friendly Approach
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Approach potential clients in a friendly way.Avoid the hard sell.
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He offered ano-strings-attached,
instant quote. He could tell us exactly
what the job would entail.
3. Offer Help
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Be prepared to discuss features and benefitswith clients. But mostly be prepared.
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He turned up the next day with his crew anddelivered as promised and on schedule.
4. Be Ready to Act
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Follow up and deliver.You'll get a grateful client who will refer you
to others so you win more business.
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For more business lessonscheck out Sharon Hurley Hall on LinkedIn.
www.sharonhh.com