What do you do if your audience doesn't trust your credibility as an entrepreneur?

Remember trust comes with times, belive what you are doing and be truthful and honest to your work and efforts. It's a matter of time when people will start believing you.

Be vulnerable Share your failures Share your small successes I am on my 6th startup. And i confess that 2 were total failures while 2 were moderate success only.

You MUST resonate with your audience to get their trust. By default, as humans, we don't trust, but there are a lot of ways, from speaking to overall body language that can open up minds and make an audience not only trust, but get behind you. Leadership development is a crucial part of any entrepreneurial journey. There are few that are born leaders. This does take a bit of work with a professional sometimes to really focus in on how you can best be who your audience needs and wants you to be. Sometimes it is to be more personable, and sometimes they want awe and wonder. My experience as a leadership development coach has shown me that once you hit a brick wall, it is time to talk to someone to help you gain back your credibility.

If your audience doesn't trust your credibility as an entrepreneur it simply means you need to work on the following points; 1. Authenticity - Be ready to let everyone feel who you are. 2. Personal Story - It makes a huge impact. Talk about things that make you unique. 3. Subject expertise - Choose it wisely and justify it with your preparation. 4. Make it interesting - How you speak and what new perspectives you believe is the key. 5. Talk like a human - Use feelings and emotions. Don't let the audience feel separate. They should feel you are like them. It's an easy way to engage the audience.

I believe that building trust starts with showing your true passion and commitment. I think it’s effective to let your audience see the genuine person behind the professional title; this helps to establish a personal connection that makes them more receptive to your message. I feel that sharing personal anecdotes that reflect your business journey, particularly those that highlight lessons learned from challenges as well as successes, can be very powerful. This approach shows transparency and portrays you not just as a leader, but as a relatable individual who has experienced and triumphed over adversity.

Demonstrate your knowledge and skills through content like blogs, podcasts, or webinars. Highlight your experience and any notable achievements in your field.

Interact with your audience through Q&A sessions, social media, or networking events. Listen to their concerns and respond thoughtfully.

Use case studies, testimonials, and data to prove the effectiveness of your products or services. Real-world examples can significantly enhance your credibility.

Consistency in your messaging, branding, and quality of service reinforces reliability. Ensure that all aspects of your business reflect your commitment to excellence.

Be open to feedback and willing to make changes based on what you learn from your audience. Continuous improvement shows that you value their input and are committed to serving them better.

When speaking, it is more important that they trust your credibility as a storyteller and information sharer. Go through your talk, sharing the same data, statistics, and stories that you would normally share however, after you’ve captured the audience, you can then share that those data points and stories came from your own experience as an entrepreneur. That way, you hook them with the information and then let them know that you are in fact, the person who experienced that and you’re sharing from a personal perspective. By that time, they have already bought into the data and will be thrilled to know it came from you.

Establishing credibility takes time. Be patient and persistent. Also, consider partnering with established brands or influencers to borrow some of their credibility while you build your own.