5 Minute Action Item: 1 Video Everyone Should Have But Doesn't

Unless you're a robot, a large part of your success will depend on your ability to connect with other people. Most traditional business professionals will credit success to their ability to create and nurture relationships with people influencers and decision-makers. Today, with the Internet, the importance to connect and build a relationship is even more important.

In order to build a relationship, you need time with the individual to do so. Time is not always granted and needs to be earned. To do this, answering a few of the following questions before you meet the person face-to-face or over the phone could help progress forward with your goal.

• Who is this person?
• Will I like them?
• Will they waste my time?
• Could I have an enjoyable conversation with them?

This simple action item I outline next will help you do the following...

• Grow your sales and connect with more people
• Get more interviews
• Get your passion felt for a project, topic, idea
• Make a stronger human connection with someone you're looking to connect with

Here it is... make a simple bio video. Use your smartphone and simply say hi, smile and show them who you are in 30-60 seconds. I repeat, show them the real you! Upload to YouTube and make sure you title the video with your full name. Now people can meet more of you than your original text email or business card.

Walking into someone's house for an in-home sale? I bet the homeowners would take more comfort understanding a little more of who's entering their home.

Looking to get an interview? This simple video can give people a better glimpse of who you are than a piece of paper.

The video is the closest thing to a face-to-face experience... deploy that to the market and you'll connect with more people who value you.