Reputation
In business your reputation is a key component when determining success or failure. Your reputation attends the meetings you do not, your reputation is your number one marketing tool, your reputation enters the building before you do and your reputation manages your employees when you aren’t there. Your reputation is something that is earned and it is something that s developed over time, it is also something you can control and enhance.
One good way to build a positive reputation is to become the authority on something. Be the best at what you do. Be known as the limousine expert or the nutrition guy. People will always refer to you when they have a question regarding your particular field of expertise. Whatever it is that you are the authority in write about it, talk about, stay up on it and be free and giving with your knowledge. People will see the value in you and in what you have to offer.
Build charisma. Charisma is defined as compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others. Be charming, be likable, be friendly, some people make others smile when they enter the room, others make people cry. Don’t be the guy everyone talks poorly about when he leaves the room, be the guy people are happy to see and the guy that people miss when hes gone. A good way to do this is to be genuine and to truly like seeing people, if you really like to see others they will really like to see you.
Care about other people and get to know them. Know who can do what, know who can get things done and who the movers and shakers in the industry are. No one can do everything and people who try to often find themselves in difficult situations. Develop a network of capable experts and refer them to others. Doing this allows you to help two people at the same time. With a reliable and true network you will become known as a problem solver or the person that you need to go too to get things done.
Reputation isn’t necessarily everything but it is certainly one of the key components of success. Build charisma, care about others and get to know them, try to genuinely like people and help them by networking and taking advantage of their abilities. Be the best at what you do and be generous with your knowledge and expertise. You will develop a reputation as an authority and people will seek you out for your advice. Your reputation is earned, for good or bad, do your best to make it a golden one.
All Star Limousine is a Long Island, New York based company with an extensive global reach; we provide expert Wedding, Special Event and Executive Travel services throughout the Tri-State area and the world. We have over 30 years of experience in the travel industry; our attention to detail, 2014 top-of-the-line vehicles and professional trained Chauffeurs set us apart from the rest!
by Jarrad Kulick