Adrian Newman’s latest ‘e-Wealth Daily’ article is titled “It’s Okay to Be a Self-Promoter”. [Adrian Newman’s Article]

Adrian Newman’s latest ‘e-Wealth Daily’ article:

It’s Okay to Be a Self-Promoter

There’s an old saying, “It’s Hard to Be Humble.” Personally, I’ve always agreed with that statement because, to be blunt, I’m a “shameless” self-promoter.

I put the word shameless in quotes because I don’t feel ashamed to be promoting myself or my business.

In fact, any entrepreneur should look at self-promotion as an essential business tool that can only help build your business…if it’s done correctly and with integrity.

There are some dos and don’ts of self-promoting and I’d like to share a few of them with you:

DO: Feel free to talk about your business when asked in a social setting. If I’m at a party and someone asks me what I do for a living, I am more than willing to talk enthusiastically about my business.

DON’T: Spend too much time explaining. Not everyone is as excited about your business as you are. So, keep it short and sweet, but with enough detail as possible. If the other party asks any questions, gladly answer them.

DO: Carry business cards with you at all times. You never know when someone is going to ask you for one, so you want to be ready.

DON’T: Hand them out without being asked first. The last thing you want to be known as is the guy handing out business cards at a funeral. Wait until someone asks for your contact information before handing out your card. Or if someone says something like, “I should call you sometime,” then putting a card in their hand will give them the power to do so.

DO: Talk about how great your business is going and how the future is rosy. Talking about the positives, especially with potential investors or partners, is great for selling your idea.

DON’T: Talk about the negatives. I’ve been in situations where an entrepreneur has said his business was failing and that, if he didn’t get money soon, he was going to go under. While showing the harsh reality of the world might work for getting money for worthwhile charities, it doesn’t work for getting potential investments.

DO: Listen to what other people are saying and watch their reaction to your self-promotion. If your “audience” looks interested and is staying on the same topic as you, then this person might wind up being a good business acquaintance.

DON’T: Go on if the person looks disinterested. If you see the other party looking around while you’re talking or just nodding, then it’s time to change the subject. Always keep the lines of communication flowing both ways. Ask them questions and try to be social.

While it’s great to self-promote, don’t force it on people. Remember, these tips are for when you’re in a social setting and that should be the primary focus of your time. However, it’s always good to be prepared, because a lot of good business deals start with a simple social gathering.

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