💡 UNLOCKING TIME 🔓

GM 💡 This is Lead Memo, where we make plans for your business, like building a house – laying down paths to success!

In Today’s Memo:

• Action Plan: Unlocking Time 🔓

• Public Speaking 101 🗣️

• Train Sales Reps 10x Faster 💨

• Know Your Terms 💡

ACTION PLAN
Unlocking Time 🔓

A Guide to Calendar Management for Busy Business Owners

Are you tired of feeling like there aren't enough hours in the day to tackle your business goals and still have time for yourself? You're not alone. As a fellow business owner, I've been there. But fear not! In this edition of Lead Memo, we're diving into the art of calendar management – for reclaiming your time and supercharging your productivity.

Let's address the elephant in the room: managing your time isn't enough. It's about creating more time in your day. Sounds impossible, right?

Wrong. With the right strategies, it's entirely achievable.

First up, let's talk Google Calendar. This powerhouse tool isn't just for scheduling appointments – it's your ticket to time mastery. I've developed a special system to organize my calendar, separating business, personal, appointments, sales calls, and more. Color coordination is key, allowing me to visually map out my day at a glance.

But here's where the magic truly happens: blocking out time for yourself. These non-negotiable chunks of time are sacred – whether it's for personal life, family, or focused work. I've carved out deep thinking sessions, dedicating two uninterrupted hours to tackle the toughest tasks. Trust me, these golden hours of deep work yield more productivity than the entire workday combined.

The secret sauce? Put everything in your calendar. Every appointment, every downtime, every call. This level of detail not only keeps you organized but also reveals pockets of time waiting to be reclaimed. And guess what? That's more time for marketing your business.

Imagine having the bandwidth to focus on growing your business without sacrificing your personal life. It's not a pipe dream – it's within reach with strategic calendar management.

Want more time to crush your marketing goals? It all starts with mastering your calendar. Stay tuned for more tips, tricks, and strategies to fuel your business growth.

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Public Speaking 101 🗣️

Are you gearing up for your first public speaking engagement or sales pitch? Feeling the jitters? Don't worry, you're not alone. You can captivate your audience with the right approach and some helpful tips.

Here are 9 actionable tips to help you ace your first public speaking gig or tighten your sales pitch!

1. Keep it Simple: Focus on conveying one big idea throughout your presentation. Keep your message clear, concise, and easy to understand.

2. Visualize Success: Incorporate one visual aid per slide to enhance your presentation and engage your audience visually.

3. Stay on Point: Stick to one main idea per slide to avoid overwhelming your audience with too much information.

4. Tell Compelling Stories: Use multiple stories to illustrate your main ideas and connect with your audience on a personal level.

5. Use Simple Language: Keep your vocabulary at a third-grade level or lower to ensure everyone can follow along and understand your message.

6. Embrace Silence: Don't be afraid of pauses. Embrace moments of silence to gather your thoughts and allow your audience to digest the information.

7. Practice, Practice, Practice: Record yourself rehearsing your presentation at least 30 times out loud. This will help you become more comfortable with your material and delivery.

8. Review and Refine: After each practice session, rewatch your recording and identify areas for improvement. Fine-tune your delivery, pacing, and body language as needed.

9. Go For It: Once you've practiced and refined your presentation, it's time to take the stage with confidence. Trust in your preparation and remember to breathe. You've got this!

With these tips in your toolkit, you're well-equipped to tackle your first public speaking engagement or sales pitch with confidence and poise. Remember, practice makes perfect, so don't hesitate to put in the time and effort to hone your skills.

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Train Sales Reps 10x Faster 💨

In the high-stakes game of sales, entrusting the keys to the driver's seat with your sales reps can be nerve-wracking, especially for local business owners eyeing those coveted leads. That's why at Lead Memo, we believe in a hands-on approach to hiring and training sales representatives.

Picture this: instead of just handing over the wheel, work side by side with your sales reps until you're confident they can navigate the ship solo. Don't hesitate to interject when necessary – after all, every missed opportunity is a potential lead slipping through the cracks.

But the training doesn't stop there. It's all about perfecting the sales pitch, day in and day out. Provide ongoing support and guidance to your sales team, helping them hone their skills and fine-tune their approach.

Remember the mantra: Train, Test, Train, Test.

Repeat this cycle to ensure your sales reps are always at the top of their game. By investing time and effort into comprehensive training and ongoing support, you'll empower your sales team to drive results and secure those valuable leads.

At Lead Memo, we're here to help local business owners unlock the secrets to sales success. Videos like this can help you grow 10x faster.

KNOWLEDGE CENTER
Know Your Terms 💡

Understanding marketing for your business is really important, but sometimes it can seem like solving a tricky puzzle with lots of big words and complicated plans. The world of Internet marketing can be especially confusing if you're not used to it. To make things easier, here are 6 important abbreviations in digital marketing that will help you understand better.