What makes a reputation?

What makes a reputation?

Your reputation is what people say about you, whether verbally or in writing.  To build a good reputation you need to influence two groups of people: Those who know you and have experienced your expertise Those who don’t know you yet Customers This includes clients –...
What’s the gossip?

What’s the gossip?

Human beings are curious creatures – they’re always gossiping about each other.  Even if you don’t think you are – when you discuss someone else with another person, whether on the phone, in person, at a networking event or on social media – you’re...
Somebody’s watching you

Somebody’s watching you

Every time you attend a networking meeting, visit a client, show up on a Zoom meeting, post on social media – or even chat with a friend – somebody is watching.  And every move you make is measured against your reputation. A few years back I was lecturing...
How to be everywhere

How to be everywhere

When you’re running a business you need to be visible, so you meet potential customers and they find out how amazing you are! When I say ‘meet’, I don’t necessarily mean physically meet people – that’s only part of the process; you also need to meet people...
Building your reputation

Building your reputation

There are lots of ways to build your reputation, but it’s easier to influence people who already have some experience of you, than to start cold with someone who doesn’t know you at all. That’s where a newsletter is invaluable.  It serves three main purposes: Keeping...