Summer is Here, What are You Doing?

Aaahhh, the heat is settling in here in Kansas City and summer officially begins this weekend. Is there a better time of year? We all relax a little bit, take vacations, a few long weekends here and there–it’s great! However, if you’re in sales and/or growing a business, you may feel the opposite about the summer time frame of mind.

It is a well-known fact that prospects and clients are harder to get in touch between the vacations, kids being out of school and other summer activities, which can cause your business to slow down.  And, if you’re livelihood depends on that business, you may not be too happy about that.  So what’s a business gal to do when it feels like some days you are the only one in the office still working? (Trust me–the TwoSalesGirls are probably working right along with you, so you’re not alone, quit feeling sorry for yourself!!)

Here are a few tips that we suggest as the lazy days of summer sets in to keep your career red-hot!

1. Keep a positive mindset! Stop your stinkin’ thinkin’ and feeling sorry for yourself! Manifest that your hot prospects are going to answer your calls or they’re going to call you back! See yourself booking new appointments and closing new deals.  What you think about you bring about, so if you continue to tell yourself you can’t reach out to your prospects and clients, then you’re right!
2. Research new ways and new people to fill your pipeline! Take some time this summer to research new reach out methods and new segments or markets to fill your pipeline.
3. Brush up on your sales and relationship skills! Have a little free time each day in your schedule? Think about investing in yourself and your career with personal and professional development.  Utilize more of the features on TwoSalesGirls.com, read professional development books or take a speaking course.  Do something to make yourself better and sharper so when your prospects and clients get back to work, you’ll be ready to close the deals with your new and improved self!
4. Get involved in your community! You may not be able to book as many sales appointments, so think about getting involved in a community organization.  Remember, you have to give to get, so spend some time giving back and watch what comes your way.
5. Get into Social Media if you’re not already or brush up your skills! Yes, to be a successful career woman in today’s world, you need to have an online presence–either for yourself or your company, or both! Get your Facebook page and Twitter account up and running.  There are some great books out about how to use these tools effectively to see your personal brand grow and your business, so learn how to really use these tools before you log on.

Bottom line, you create each day of your life, at work and at play.  So, why not use some of your time this summer to prepare yourself for the great things that lie ahead for you and continue to grow your fabulous career?

We’re wishing you a wonderful summer with a mix of great fun with friends and family and fabulous success in your career!

Laura and Jamie

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