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I was catching up with a former client recently, a professional in the real estate space and I noticed something that a lot of you are probably struggling with right now. He was spending all his energy trying to convince people why they should buy property. He was running from pillar to post, trying to explain the benefits of real estate as a hedge against inflation to people who hadn't even expressed an interest.Here is the cold, hard truth: If there is no need, there is no sale.When your entire strategy is based on convincing people to do something they dont already want to do, you are making your life miserable. Your sales cycles become incredibly long, people start ghosting you because you've become a nuisance, and your self-confidence takes a hit because your closing ratio stays in the gutter.I've been recording this podcast for seven years, over 1,500 episodes directly into my phone. People still try to sell me audio production services. They haven't realized that I don't have a need, so there will never be a sale.The proper way to sell is to stop looking for who to convince and start looking for the convinced.Find the people who are already using their own two lips to say, "I need a house," or "My audio quality is terrible." When you talk to people who already have a need and a sense of urgency, the conversation changes. You aren't begging for a sale anymore; you are helping them decide that you are the best person to help them. Selling is hard enough. Don't make it harder by chasing people who aren't in the market. Stop trying to "convince" and start looking for the people who are already ready to take action.

If you've been following this podcast, you know we are obsessed with one thing: revenue. We're always calling for the money to come, and were usually focused on how to find that next new customer.But today, I want to talk about something that often gets lost in the hustle - customer retention!We spend so much time, energy, and money on ads and networking to bring people through the door. But what happens once they are inside? If you provide sloppy service or miss your deadlines, you are essentially pouring sand in your own Garri. You're forcing yourself to start from scratch every single year, hunting for 80 new clients instead of starting with a loyal base of 80 who already trust you.In service-based businesses and consulting, you are the product. Unlike a restaurant where people might forgive slow service because the food is incredible, in our world, if you are sloppy with your time, you tarnish your reputation. Once that reputation is gone, its hard to get back. I've seen it happen where people talk behind your back and warn others not to work with you. Being a professional isnt just a title; its a practice. It means being crystal clear about your deliverables and your timelines. Don't just take the money and disappear. Set expectations, provide updates, and hit your marks. Especially now, when the economy is tough and fuel prices are hitting 77k a tank, you cannot afford to lose the customers you already have.Hold your clients close. Be professional. Make it easy for them to refer their friends and family to you. That is how we keep the money coming in, month after month, year after year.If you want to chat more about building your business or staying professional in a tough market, send me a WhatsApp message at 08064662140. Lets keep that revenue growing!