"Get Off Your Ask and Watch Your Business Grow"

Have you ever been frustrated because you did not get what you want? It happens all the time but the thing most of us forget is to "Get off our Ask". Yes, ask for what you want. One of the best ways to do this is saying four simple little words --- I NEED YOUR HELP --.

The worst that can happen is that someone says no. At least you know where you stand, and you can ask someone else. After all, the word NO is only the word ON backwards. At least that is what my 28-year-old daughter said when I asked her at age 5 if she knew what the word NO meant. Taking No for an answer simply opens the door to more people saying yes. It takes GETTING OFF YOUR ASK to get the yes you want.

I recently asked a connection and colleague who paid me a high compliment about how his LinkedIn connections have grown since he heard me speak if he would provide me with a video testimonial/recommendation. He said that he was not great with video but would be happy to write a written recommendation. I got a "no" to a video testimonial, but I got a YES to what I wanted - a testimonial - The next day, this is what I received in my email because I got off my ask.

TO: Sanjay Dalal – oGoing CC: Rhonda Sher – LinkedIn Diva 

Mr. Sanjay Dalal,

My sincere appreciation to the excellent program put on by Rhonda Sher at your oGoing Round Table meeting on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. As a result of incorporating several additional ideas and techniques I was able to grow my LinkedIn (https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/drpetejohnson/) contacts from 17,444 to 19,465 (an increase of 2,000+) in just 4 short weeks.  Perhaps more important… the bottom-line, we were also able to grow our Peer Advisory Forum (www.PeerAdvisoryForum.com) by 2 additional members as a direct result of the Kaizen to our LinkedIn branding strategy.

 Again, my sincere thanks to both you and Rhonda for such a Results-Driven presentation.  “You Just Gotta Love It When a Plan Comes Together!” (Hannibal Smith – The “A” Team).

 In the Spirit of Continuous Growth, 

Dr. Pete Johnson

How many times has someone paid you a compliment, but you did not get off your "ask" for something to document that great third party endorsement and put it on your LinkedIn profile, your website or in your social media? Next time this happens, just ASK.

In the past, when someone would say something nice about my work, I used to take out my phone and say - Can I record that? My kids don't often say anything nice (not so true anymore) and I would appreciate if you let me record you saying those great compliments with my phone. I will put it on my LinkedIn profile and make sure that if you want, to include your information so that those people who see it might want to visit your profile and learn more about you. A true win/win.

It comes down to the power of intention and the ability to just "ask" for what you want. Create win/wins for everyone. Make it your intention to ask others how you can help them. Just ask. Asking for what you want or need is great, but what is even more rewarding is asking someone you are connected to what you can do for them. This can be magical. Ask someone how you can be a resource for them and just listen.

Can I help you with a complimentary LinkedIn profile review and share some of the ways you can benefit from this amazing platform? If so, JUST ASK - send me an email or a message.

So here is my ask - I am promoting the business of one of my clients - a business that I am a client of -and that I do coaching for - Rockstarconnect.com. I love what they provide - They make you a center of influence and go-to expert in your local market with a done for you networking program at a cost that is totally reasonable. They find your venue, provide finger foods for attendees, give you a banner, name-tags, a private Facebook group, access to amazing coaching and best of all, they fill the room for you and provide the attendees who come for FREE using 24/7 social media. I have my Rockstar Connect event monthly and I love it! If you are in my area (Inland Empire, CA) - let me know and I will send you an invite. I will introduce you to at least three great connections. Just tell me who you want to meet.

Here is my ask: I need your help - Do you know any potential Rockstars (small business owners, coaches, real estate professionals or entrepreneurs) that wants to have a monthly networking event in their area hosted by a local venue? All the details are at Rockstarconnect.com. Check out the testimonials of the amazing Rockstars on their website and where the events are being held. There are currently over 115 Rockstar Connect events happening monthly across the US and Canada. If you or someone you know wants to be a Rockstar Connect client - let the Rockstar Connect team know that I sent you and you will receive extra bonuses that I promise you will love - (message me for the details).

What are you doing to "get off your ask" to grow your business. Are you asking the people you interact with what you can do for them? Test it out and let me know the amazing things that happen in your business when you start asking.

Remember, you can take your relationships to revenue and your profile to profit. If you are not LinkedIn, you might be left out. Ask the people who are making great connections and growing their business on LinkedIn what they are doing to get the great results my clients get. My guess is they will tell you that it ALWAYS starts with serving - not selling and Asking for the connection.

To your success

Rhonda Sher

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• Rhonda Sher is the author the ABC's of LinkedIn, Get LinkedIn or Get Left Out, 52 Ways to Boost Business With Your Business Card and The Two Minute Networker. She is available for webinars, keynote and breakout training sessions, podcast interviews. Rhonda Sher has a done for you LinkedIn profile that will make your first impression a lasting one on LinkedIn. Get Your Free Report 7 Steps to a Profitable Profile @ Yourconnectionconsultant.com Just ASK