Momentum is flowing, let’s carve your niche…
Business owners fill many roles; we’re so used to just getting it all done that we often take on too much ‘It’s just easier if I do it myself’. By constantly jumping in with the solution, you create a learnt helplessness, with team mates and customers. Yes, teaching takes longer the first time, but that investment pays off in the long run.
By now, you’ve been in business for a while, you’ve built a reputation, some social capital, and with that comes others wanting to ‘pick your brain, just a quick coffee’. I’m a big believer in paying it forward, however your time is an asset not an obligation, be intentional around where you invest it. No is an acceptable response and does not need to be justified, for those of you still building your ‘no’ muscle here are a few softer versions for you to practice.
“I would love to help, unfortunately I’m on a crazy deadline.”
“I’m afraid I just can’t fit that in right now, I’ll send you some resources I found helpful.”
“I’m so stretched right now, I just wouldn’t do it justice.”
“I’m sure it will be a lovely event and please do invite me to the next one.”
Saying no to the wrong opportunities leaves space to say yes to the right ones.
If you are finding you get the same questions regularly, that might be an opportunity. Can you present at a business event, educate on social media, write a blog post. There’s plenty of opportunities to share your knowledge at the Penrith Chamber.
That people pleaser is strong in you. What can you trade your knowledge for? Yeah sure, I’d be happy to help you out, I just ask that you give me a Google review and share a social media post for me.