Dear John: Business and Life Unusual
Precious L. Williams "RainmakingSpeaker"
Making it Rain for Corporate Sales Teams ??I Rainmaking Speaker ??? I Corporate Sales Trainer I #KillerPitchMaster I Perfect Pitch I Only Trainer That Matters to Growing Your Business or Brand
I may be dating myself, but I remember hearing about “Dear John” letters growing up.? A Dear John letter is a letter written to a man by his wife or romantic partner to inform him that their relationship is over. You are kissing the game goodbye.? Why have I been reflecting on this for the last 2 weeks especially?? Because as I enter the 4th quarter, I am feeling the need to let go of the past for an even greater future.? Just like weeding and pruning, I am serving notice to what no longer serves me in any area of my life, business or personal and exiting stage left.
What brought me to this place? I started feeling this way almost a year ago when I realized that some of my gut reactions to people, places and things, as well as business and personal relationships were no longer working.
MY BUSINESS
My business, Perfect Pitches by Precious, needed a change and I had to face the facts that what got me here won’t get me to my ultimate goals. I knew playing in a different sandbox and being intentional on rebuilding my network was crucial. With this realization, I started making changes.? First, rebranding my company to the Perfect Pitch Group so that it truly speaks to the audience that needs my services the most and is willing to pay a premium for real results. This meant creating a Rainmaking 101 system that made sure their business goals were being met in hiring my team and I, sales exploded with our proprietary system, and redefining the art and sciences of pitching, sales, business development and client acquisition systems.
Second, creating a new website that reflects my growth as a CEO, speaker, and corporate sales strategist.? Our new site, https://perfectpitchgroup.com/ , does just that in its look and feel.
Third, hiring for the talent I needed to expand and grow!? Whew!? It's been growing pains in realizing that my team as well as other things had to change in my life to go BIGGER! I am happy to be working with Andrew Frazier Jr., MBA, CFA , @MOCA Business Services @One Books and @Archer Contact Solutions.
MY LIFE
I haven’t dated in a long time to do some internal healing and work through some past relationship and friendship trauma.? Although I am not all the way back to dating, the desire to do so is stirring up.? I feel blessed to travel, see the world, connect with dear friends and do it on my own without apology.? It has made a world of difference in my mental health and overall happiness.
MY RELATIONSHIPS/GROUPS
This one I struggle with to this day yet nothing can be changed unless it's faced.? So I have had to REMOVE relationships, connections, and groups that are no longer right for me with love and grace.? EXPECTATIONS.? I am living my own dreams and expectations instead of others.? I am saying NO more often.? If it's not in front of my target market or audience, the answer is NO!? If respect is no longer being served, LEAVE!? If I am considered too much, it is not a problem.? I Exit Stage Left!? I am trusting myself and my intuition more and making necessary changes.? Exposure does not pay my bills and is not how my target market comes to me.? Yes, I said it and mean!
CONCLUSION
So back to “Dear John” letters and serving up pink slips.? Just so we are clear, it's time for YOU and me to let go of the people, places, and things that hold us back, EVEN OUR OWN HABITS.?
1. As we move into the season where everything is on sale, drastically discounted, etc., before BUYING, are you taking inventory of what you have in your arsenal and what is already around you?? Are you growing in your business, life and relationships, etc.? If not, give it the Dear John treatment and let go!
WHO and WHAT are you giving a “Dear John” letter or a Pink Slip to?? Call it out below!
2. Have you hit your financial and revenue goals?? Take a look at who you have hired. Is there a disconnect with what you are paying and what you are receiving?? I bet you there is! Face it and deal with it. Egos clashing? Face it and deal with it!
3. Look at yourself, are you showing up daily to get the job done regardless? If not, why not?
Start serving “Dear John” letters NOW. It's been real.? Give yourself the courage to voice out loud what your heart and mind have been saying and take action on it NOW!!? You with me?
If this newsletter resonates with you, let me know below in the comments!
Tonight, I Receive an Award from The The Bowery Mission !!! October 2, 2024, 7 pm
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Proud Moment Worth Sharing
5 years ago, this month, Pen Legacy LLC debuted my first book, "Bad Bit##es and Power Pitches: For Women Entrepreneurs and Speakers Only!" Not only did my book debut at #1, it put me back on the map as a professional. And I was 40 years old when I received my 1st billboard in Times Square because of this book. My book was reviewed in Forbes!!!! My debut book!
I never want to forget what once seemed impossible. Now, I have written 5 #1 bestselling books! #thisis45 and this is what started it all!
My first book signing at 普华永道 in 2019!
Another book signing @Renee's LinkedIn event!
Letting go of what no longer serves me feels so good! Dreams do come true! If you want to see all 5 of my #1 bestselling books, go here: https://perfectpitchgroup.com/books/
Have a great day everyone!
Precious L. Williams
CEO, Perfect Pitch Group
Wall Street to Writer: Investor: Non-Profit Advisor: Arts Advocate
1 个月So much gold on here! Thank you Precious ???????? Great practice - and one I should adopt as well for year-end. I got some good weeding to do as well. James Kirkland René C. H. Tif Bryant Greening Randi Kaufman Krupa Srinivas
Women's Empowerment/Motivational Speaker | 2x Best Selling Author | The Rebuild Coach!
1 个月Congratulations! You earned/deserve it all.
Company Owner, Experienced Graphic Designer
1 个月What sage advice! I am coming into my own as well and this resonates with me deeply. Glad to be on the journey alongside other incredible women like yourself!
Congratulations Queen this is all a result of you doing the work no matter how hard or difficult its been. Receiving those message and directions and doing what was and still is needed on a daily. Thank you for staying the course and being the example many of us don't see and need to see. Thank you for giving back and reaching back.
Advocate | Author |Culture Leader| Elected Official | Speaker| Facilitator
1 个月Precious this is absolutely beautiful and inspiring…saying NO to what no longer serves and know when it’s time for a hard stop without giving an explanation speaks volumes of courage and determination. Thanks for sharing and continue to soar and inspire.