I know the one thing most entrepreneurs have in common is the need to increase sales. That is the number 1 request I get when I start to work with a new client. And many of them expect me to advise them to do a big sale, create a flier and post it all over the place and then they are very disappointed when I give them my simple answer. To get more sales you need to stay connected. Simply put, it means that you have to be at the heart beat of the action and become part of the conversation. Here are some simple ways to stay connected to get more sales:

1. Respond to others.

Spend at least 45 minutes every morning and evening responding to other people’s questions. I know this may be challenging so some but it is very effective to get eyes on your profile. You see every time, you comment or add your opinion to some one else’s post, if they don’t know you they will check your profile. Others will start to respond under your respond and more than likely also check your profile.

2. Ask relevant questions.

This forms part of your market research (something we spoke about in an earlier post- Are you doing your research). Asking questions will help you get a better understanding of your audience and allow you to interact with them even more. Make sure that you also respond to their responses so the conversation continues to flow and you build rapport. Research is a key component of building your business as I discussed here in my video- Why market research is so important  

3. Share valuable information on your social media platforms

that you know your ideal clients want. It may be an article, a video or some training. But you are not just dropping a link and running…oh no…you are sharing and telling them why you are sharing it and asking for their opinion about what you are sharing.

4. Give them a reason to connect.

This is where a great opt-in comes into play. An ebook, training programme, swipe file or cheat sheet etc are some great ways to connect and get more sales. By giving them what they want through an opt-in you add them to your email list and then you can continue the conversation after they have received it. Just make sure what you are sharing is what they really want and continue sharing more after they have opt-in. 

5. Speak at events or host an event.

This is the tried and true way to stay connected. Speaking to an audience is going back to basics before we had the internet and it is still one of the best ways to stay connected. People remember what you say and the feeling they had when they hear you share your story. Connecting with clients on this level is a great way to get more sales because it increases your level of authenticity. 

6. Reach out to clients

New and old. Make it a habit to stay connected to clients even after they have bought from you because there is a higher chance that once they were satisfied they would buy from you again. Whether by phone, email, text etc, staying connected with people who have already done business with you always leads to sales, referrals and more

Connecting should be a way of life for any entrepreneur because it is part of the life blood of your business. It is tied to your visibility and your sales. It is tied to your marketing and promotions. As an entrepreneur you have to stay connected, continue to build more connections and stay relevant to your audience as you continue to grow your business. Connecting is the long game to your own success.

Still looking for a great way to connect? We are waiting for you in here.