But why do I have to pick just one thing?

Wow!! Retail multi-tasking. One stop relationship shop

Wow! What a great option…you can plan your marriage and learn how to battle with your bride in the same locale!

This may seem like a silly example…but I think you see my point – that when you try to meet too many needs in the same location, either virtual or physical, you only end up confusing (or amusing) your prospects.

Has this been a challenge for you?

But Carrie…

  • I have so many ideas!
  • I am so good at lots of things!
  • I know people NEED these things!
  • This helps me be a one-stop-shop!

And yes, that’s all true.

  • True…we entrepreneur types are never at a loss for ideas.
  • True…we are often jack of all trades.
  • True…there will always be prospects that need what you provide.
  • True…Wal-Mart sells batteries, bras and buttermilk in the same store and it seems to work for them.

But – you don’t have the marketing dollars, the real estate, the team support or the brand power that Wal-Mart does.

But – Wal-Mart is a discounter and that’s how they get you in the door. (That thinking will kill a solopreneur or small business.)

I know it’s hard to focus. I know it’s hard to reign it in. I know, because this is a challenge I  face too.

But you need to CHOOSE.

  • Choose what you ROCK at.
  • Choose what solves a consumer problem.
  • Choose what is marketable.
  • Choose where to laser focus your energies & avoid the ‘spray & pray’ method.

It’s difficult to wrap our minds around sometimes.

  • I choose to train, educate and encourage men and women who are building and growing a business from home.
  • I choose to work virtually with my clients, primarily via e-coaching and mentoring.
  • I choose to mass train via webinars, teleclasses, my blog and video.
  • I choose to help you grow in impact and profitability while keeping your priorities intact and your integrity steadfast.
  • I choose you.

What do YOU choose? Let’s talk below about the ‘challenges of choosing’ or some affirmations in your choices!

 

Can there be TOO many choices?

This is a dry goods candy store in the Fort Worth Stockyards historical district. The kids and I love going down there to watch the cattle drive, wander through the shops and just ‘cowgirl’ up in general.

I wanted to treat them to a little something while we waited on lunch, which brought us here…

The problem? They couldn’t decide! They literally wandered back and forth from barrel to barrel, afraid to choose because they might miss the ‘best’ choice!

It took us 30 minutes for each of them to choose 4 candies. Wow. (For a decisive person, that’s me, it was driving me insane!)

You might think this is an oversimplistic example…but I think it’s very accurate!

In a society that is demanding “half caff, no whip, less sweet, 1 pump of mint, add soy” lattes – the truth is – I believe consumers are overwhelmed with choices.

I think prospects are more encouraged to buy, to invest and to trust – when things are simplified. This goes beautifully with ‘the box’ example from a previous post.

When you can clearly communicate to your prospect:

  • What is the result for you?
  • What is the promise from me?
  • What is your cost?
  • What are your choices?

Then you can move it to ‘yes or a no’ and move on with business.

The ‘let me decides’ and the ‘wandering from barrel to barrel’ are killing your confidence, your conversions & your cash flow.

And that doesn’t leave a very sweet taste in a business owner’s mouth.

Let me know below when you have experienced this either in the candy store, the coffee shop OR in your business!

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