A Dime A Dozen

Insurance agents are a dime a dozen.

Chances are good that you are one - or you know (at least) one.

The same might be said about realtors. And attorneys. And bankers. I know a dozen of each without pausing to count.

But of the hundreds of fellow service providers in my network, only a couple would I recommend.

Why?

It’s certainly not because an attorney is an attorney. Her qualifications are a given.

I sing her praises because she is patient, she is warm and she instills confidence in her clients.

It’s exactly how I feel when I’m in her presence.

And it feels good.

As you’re swapping business cards at your next networking event, filling the “insurance” or “realtor” or “banker” seat at the table, remember that as service providers, we’re a dime a dozen.

But what’s not a dime a dozen?

You.

We’ve all got ‘em - tell me your best story about that person you wouldn’t recommend to your worst enemy! Can’t wait to read in the comments below.

Lessons Learned | Lesson Two

One year down, so many to go!

This week, I’m sharing a few of the many lessons I’ve learned since launching Adjunct Advisors, LLC one year ago.

Lesson Two: People have an inherent desire to help. Well, most of them do.

Building the foundation of a business is a series of very solitary activities. In the early days, I whiled away hours - sometimes entire days - identifying my ideal customer, perfecting a website, a logo, business cards and building the first product I’d launch.

Then it was time to start telling the world what I was up to - and I panicked. It was one thing to sell a product - and totally another when the product was one that I’d researched, developed and then brought to life...and had my name on it!

I started connecting with those closest to me - those I knew would love me no matter what - and told my story. With one single exception, every person I’ve connected with since has been open to learning more about the work I’m doing.

And that one exception - well, she’s a story for another day! :

Have you been pleasantly surprised when you’ve asked for help? Let me know in the comments below!