Monthly Archives: April 2020

Your Word Is Your Word

Kevin Willett says your attitude and reliability are key to your business success

It amazes me how often people say one thing and do another. For example, the B2B Networking Events I host are industry exclusive. So, once you tell me you are coming to an event, I stop inviting people who are in your industry. A day or two goes by and they still have not signed up for the seat. As the event draws near, I try and get confirmation that they are still going to join. Sometimes I don’t hear back, sometimes they say they will sign up soon. The event comes and goes, and they were not there. Why? The excuses are ‘I changed my mind’ ‘I didn’t have time’ etc. I could have sold this seat if they had let me know. When you do something like this, you become someone that is not a good referral partner. How can I recommend you to friends and clients without thinking you may not show up for them? Your word is your word! I understand that things come up last minute, but a quick text or call shows respect and keeps you on the list as an honorable businessperson. Be courteous, be kind, stay referable and grow your business!

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Kevin Willett is the Author of One Connection How you can grow your business  (and change the world) one connection at a time. The business networking book is available on Amazon. Purchase One Connection on Amazon

Kevin is also the CEO of the Friends of Kevin Networking Group  and the New England B2B Networking Group. Please connect with him on social media to hear about his upcoming business networking events

The Guilt of Success

Kevin Willett says you should not feel guilty if you are doing the best you can.

Seems like lately things have been going my way. I love my part time teaching gig and apparently, they love me too as I have been offered a few more classes. My business is running smoothly with more people wanting to meet for coffee and discuss how we can work together. Life is good. Along with this success though comes the loss of time. I used to have more time to support other people’s causes, go to their events or just chat on the phone with them for more than 10 minutes. That makes people sad and it makes me feel guilty. No, I haven’t “changed” I am not “blowing you off” I am not whatever else you are thinking. I am balancing as best I can without getting stressed or burning myself out. Because if I am stressed or burnt out, I am no good to anybody. My day still starts at 4am and ends after 7pm. I fit in as much as I can for as many people as I can. My Friends understand this and support it. Those who cannot are probably not friends and are looking for my help without being willing to support me back. Have patience, be flexible, I will be there when I can.

Bottom line is, if you are going through this as I am, remember it is OK to say no. You can’t please everyone. You should not feel guilty if you are doing the best you can. Stay true to who you are and how best you can take care of yourself so you can keep doing what you are doing.  Your true supporters will understand and know you will help when you can.

Watch my YouTube Channel  for more on this and other Business Networking Tips

Kevin Willett is the Author of One Connection How you can grow your business  (and change the world) one connection at a time. The business networking book is available on Amazon. Purchase One Connection on Amazon

Kevin is also the CEO of the Friends of Kevin Networking Group  and the New England B2B Networking Group. Please connect with him on social media to hear about his upcoming business networking events