My values, my name, my brand
It's Friday and when you read this I will be spending the day looking after my granddaughter but I keep hearing the term "show your personality when creating your brand" so with this in mind, here are my honest, maybe naive, thoughts.
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I one hundred percent believe in empowering others to do better and supporting those around me. I will happily wax lyrical about the merits of others but feel uncomfortable when asked to sell myself. Maybe I am missing a gene but the idea of selling myself is foreign and uncomfortable. I enjoy the thrill of a challenge and I get a buzz from standing in front of many??giving guidance and support. I am a bit of a show off but prefer results over boasting.?
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When I was employed and now as I am running my own business, I want to help others do better through my help or referring others to help. I am not about taking money by offloading junk. I have sold for many years and whilst money was never the goal receiving some token of appreciative value is welcome.
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I sell concepts I believe in and I sell with integrity. For those I have approached since starting my business, I practice what I preach. If I come to you with a product or service, I have sort you out because I believe it will help you.
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I make no promises but will go to the end of the earth to help make success. I am an open book and believe in heading the charge rather than following/pointing. I enjoy every connection and with every connection I hold value.
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If I can't solve your problem I am lucky enough to know many people who can. When I make a mistake I own it and will look to bring a solution. If there is an issue, I will raise it, rather than letting you find it.
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My background helps me bring:
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Sales Acceleration?– Proven ability to?build and execute sales strategies?that drive new business, increase GMV, and retain high-value customers.
Data-Driven Decision Making?– Strong focus on?leveraging insights, optimize sales processes, improve efficiency, and enhance planning.
Leadership & Team Development?– Experienced in?building, mentoring, and leading high-performing teams, aligning them with business objectives, and fostering a culture of ownership and accountability.
Change & Growth Management?– Experience in?scaling businesses, restructuring sales teams, and embedding new processes, ensuring organizations stay competitive and adaptable.
Strategic Market Engagement?– Strong?C-suite engagement, thought leadership, and public speaking experience, positioning businesses as leaders in their industry.
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In short, I?like to turn challenges into opportunities, ensuring that businesses?increase revenue, retain customers, and help people do more and get better.
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PS. The only other thing I would add is that I see many connections going through trouble and unpredicted change, and to them, if you need my help, just ask me. Pay it forward and things will get easier. I have been through two drastic changes in the last 2 years, and whilst I have learnt from them and they empowered me to start my own business, the beginning of that change is hard and emotional.
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Have a great weekend!
Specialist in strategic marketing for channels and alliances. Finalist CRN Women & Diversity awards. Judge for the CRN Sales & Marketing awards.
2 周Fantastic post Carl and your authenticity and positivity shines through. Proud to call you my industry buddy, fellow judge and friend. ????
Executive Director - Mentor - Channel Advocate - UK Top 100 CRN Executive - CRN & PCR Judge.
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Director of Sales at Terra Computer UK
2 周Carl, this is a great post.
Great post Carl. Enjoy the day with your granddaughter, it may be late February but it’s a beautiful day so she may be in line for an ice cream? ?? ??