Sometimes Just Go With Your Gut Instinct.

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The online marketing world can be a bizarre place that is totally removed from the action-packed cocooning entertainment space that most people flock to. There are two worlds the buyer's universe and the seller's universe. One of the problems that many marketers have is defining what universe they are residing in or what universe they should be residing in.

Personally, that was one of the hurdles that I faced earlier on; every one of us are customers, we all buy stuff, and currently, given our situation, worldwide online sales are growing exponentially. The significant growth demographic the 55 plus age bracket; many in this group are first-time buyers. So what a time to be entering the online selling world or a time to increase exposure and sales.

It is still a case of jumping over the fence; it is a challenging and gradual process transitioning from being a buyer to become a seller. Selling and trading are exactly that we are exchanging value for value; mutual benefit is the order of the day; it is as simple as that.

There are two oceans, the red ocean and the blue ocean.

The red ocean, as the name suggests filled with sharks, scams, and heartbreak. The blue ocean is filled with integrity, value, and mutual benefit.

It's okay to talk about making money online. It's not a dirty word; it's one of those conversations that many shy away from. I hear it all the time. It's not a get-rich scheme; when I hear that, I always stop and wonder what kind of scheme is it then?

We live on the blue planet, view it from space blue blue blue; creating your blue ocean is all about taking control of what you are doing and what you want to achieve, always easier said than done. It can be about finding our own level, just like water.

Before you think, you will have a feeling, and one of the hardest things to do is learn to trust that feeling. Because that is the answer, the correct and nail it on the head answer, 9 times out of ten, given our busy lives, we go for the easy option. The option that we arrive at by second-guessing ourselves and basically by talking ourselves out of the " feeling."

Where are you positioned? Are you predominantly a buyer or a seller. The classic would be that phase where you buy every second product that lands in your inbox; beyond that sugar rush of anticipation that this one will solve all your woes, it is just that things don't work like that. Developing the selling mindset can change the way we approach the way we are doing things. It can help give a laser focus. It is not to be confused with that close relation that gets involved with MLM and sees everybody around them as a potential target; remember the golden rule if you sell to family and friends. They become customers and not family and friends.


If you can develop your 30-second elevator pitch, you are knocking on the door; every time you deliver it, your confidence will grow, especially if you come from the seller's mindset. You know what you are doing and what you have to do to achieve the outcomes you desire. I have found that it is a process of reinforcement; every day is a good day to step out and achieve; you just feel it. One of the biggest breakthroughs can be when we embrace what we are doing and take full ownership; instead of just doing stuff, we are coming from the seller's mindset, it is a place, and a thing all rolled into one.

Go with that feeling, embrace it.

Alex Evans.



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Your post was very philosophical. The kind of thing you have explained so well only comes with experience and, as you put it, confidence. As we trust ourselves because we have "been there, done that" even if it hasn't gone so well, we try new things or jump in situations with a degree of confidence/

Hi, Jim thank you for sharing, your comment reflects some real wisdom. I see so many that stumble along and it is when we develop that confidence and self-belief that, results start to flow. Getting to that point takes time, and if we learn to trust our inner feeling the process can be speeded up.

Alex

I think we have to possess a switching mindset between buyer and seller. We first have to understand the customer fears, gaps in the market and desires not yet satisfied. Once understood that seller has to work to obtain a solution that meets the customer needs. When finished the seller has to understand the customer vantage when interacting with product/ service, make modifications, etc. etc.

Hugh

Top of the range, Hugh, developing that dualistic view, can be the source of many sales. We are indeed both buyers and sellers when it comes to marketing. I have to agree one of the best things we can do is remember that we are well placed as a seller if we can meet our customer's expectations.

Thank you for your thoughtful response, some real food for thought.

Alex

Thanks Alex

Hi Geoffrey you are most welcome.

Good reading here, Alex.
Yes, I agree. And I like this: Sometimes Go With Your Gut Instinct.

I heard that always when it comes to business, there's no family and no friends. Treat them like your pure customers. Business is business. "The Golden rule."

Thank you so much for sharing this, Alex.
Best wishes,
Joyce

Classic Joyce, we all have to find what works for us, and I guess the best we can do is to find the best way to deliver value to our existing and potential customers.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

Alex

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