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170. Being Ghosted as an Independent Consultant
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Do you find yourself being ghosted by potential clients?
Does the silence after initial interest leave you feeling confused and questioning your ability to sell your consulting services?
In this episode, Melisa sheds light on the perplexing and frustrating phenomenon of being ghosted, giving you the insights you need to navigate this common, yet challenging, part of consulting.
Are You Struggling With:
- Mental Agony: Is being ghosted taking a toll on your mental and emotional well-being, leaving you drained and demotivated?
- Follow-Up Strategies: Have you been blind-sided by ghosting despite diligent follow-up and communication?
- Understanding Why: Are you constantly second-guessing what might have gone wrong and how to prevent it in future interactions?
The Underlying Issue:
Independent consultants often expend enormous mental and emotional energy trying to decode the silence, which can be both exhausting and unproductive.
So How Do You Fix It?
- Melisa discusses practical strategies to handle and reduce the occurrence of ghosting by establishing clear communication and setting expectations upfront.
- Discover how to create a ghosting protocol that not only cushions the blow but also refines your business processes to mitigate its impact.
- Listen now to learn actionable steps and mental tools that can help you turn ghosting from a confidence crusher into a manageable aspect of your consulting business.
Resources:
- "Grow Your Consulting Business: The 14-Step Roadmap to Make Your Independent Consulting Goals a Reality" by Melisa Liberman - https://www.melisaliberman.com/book
Full show notes and more information: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-170/
Want help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.
181 episodes
Manage episode 423312334 series 2899748
Do you find yourself being ghosted by potential clients?
Does the silence after initial interest leave you feeling confused and questioning your ability to sell your consulting services?
In this episode, Melisa sheds light on the perplexing and frustrating phenomenon of being ghosted, giving you the insights you need to navigate this common, yet challenging, part of consulting.
Are You Struggling With:
- Mental Agony: Is being ghosted taking a toll on your mental and emotional well-being, leaving you drained and demotivated?
- Follow-Up Strategies: Have you been blind-sided by ghosting despite diligent follow-up and communication?
- Understanding Why: Are you constantly second-guessing what might have gone wrong and how to prevent it in future interactions?
The Underlying Issue:
Independent consultants often expend enormous mental and emotional energy trying to decode the silence, which can be both exhausting and unproductive.
So How Do You Fix It?
- Melisa discusses practical strategies to handle and reduce the occurrence of ghosting by establishing clear communication and setting expectations upfront.
- Discover how to create a ghosting protocol that not only cushions the blow but also refines your business processes to mitigate its impact.
- Listen now to learn actionable steps and mental tools that can help you turn ghosting from a confidence crusher into a manageable aspect of your consulting business.
Resources:
- "Grow Your Consulting Business: The 14-Step Roadmap to Make Your Independent Consulting Goals a Reality" by Melisa Liberman - https://www.melisaliberman.com/book
Full show notes and more information: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-170/
Want help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.
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