Asking For Help

During a conversation with Jake last night, I told him the reason for my repeated calls. I told him I needed his assistance. I let him know that my existing circle of influence wasn’t getting me where I need to go and I was including him in my new circle. If I were in the same business, he’s at least three years ahead of where I’d be starting out, probably four.

His tactics are implemented along similar lines as I’d like to do for my audiobook production company. His staff is hired, trained, and working with minimal supervision from him. He’s further down the road I’m currently traveling and it would be folly for me not to ask for and heed his expertise in these matters.

I’m not always comfortable asking for assistance and accountability, but it’s needed. My feelings are temporary and will change. They will betray the best of us.

Today, Thursday, October 27, 2022, I am grateful that:

I’d been taking action, but not saying much. I’ve been reaching out to Jake for well over a month, but hadn’t said anything about my reasons why. I finally said something yesterday and he simply said let’s go get it. That response was the reason I started reaching out in the first place.

Mark sent over a referral. It’ll be interesting to see how and if it manifest, but a referral is less work for me to do. I have to follow up, have an in depth conversation, and close the deal by conveying what I offer will benefit the potential client. It’s simple and direct. I can do both of those with ease.

I’m making more progress on my video edits. It’s taking a bit longer than I’d like, but I only have to do the edits once. When it’s completed, it’ll be uploaded and finished. At that point, I’m required to market and sell it. I said it to myself while recording the video and I’ll remind myself once more, “I only have to do this once.”

Will you be uncomfortable?

Will you ask for the assistance of those with more experience?

Will you ask in depth and thought provoking questions?

Will you maximize each interaction?

Be Great. Be Grateful!!!