{"id":300,"date":"2015-04-06T17:03:08","date_gmt":"2015-04-06T22:03:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.melissawhitakerintl.com\/blog\/?p=300"},"modified":"2015-04-06T17:03:08","modified_gmt":"2015-04-06T22:03:08","slug":"before-the-meeting-right-impressions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.melissawhitakerintl.com\/blog\/2015\/04\/06\/before-the-meeting-right-impressions\/","title":{"rendered":"Before the Meeting: Right Impressions"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"First<\/a><\/p>\n

As salespeople you know the three second rule \u2013 that people are forming opinions about you in the first three seconds of meeting you.\u00a0 However, in this digital age people are now forming opinions about you before you even meet.\u00a0 Are you making the right impression before the meeting?<\/p>\n

Here are 10 tips to keep you making the right impression:<\/p>\n

Online Profile<\/span>:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Make sure that your online profile especially on LinkedIn is professional.\u00a0 Executives will research those that they are scheduled to meet with.\u00a0 They want to know if this person is worth their time.\u00a0 Keep your online profile up to date.<\/li>\n
  2. Restrict your privacy on Facebook and other social sites.\u00a0 You do not want business associates having access to questionable information about you.<\/li>\n
  3. Have someone take a professional photo of you to use on social media for business.\u00a0 Keeping in mind that you are a brand.\u00a0 Your image is important.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Email:<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Often we are involved in a conversation with someone via email before we meet face to face.<\/p>\n

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    1. Always check for spelling and grammatical errors<\/li>\n
    2. Make organization a priority.\u00a0 Confirm meeting times and agendas through email.<\/li>\n
    3. Be simple and concise.\u00a0 No one wants to read long- winded emails.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Voicemail:<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. Double up on communication.\u00a0 Send an email and leave a voicemail confirming meeting details.\u00a0 Each person has their own preferred ways of communicating.\u00a0 As you learn more about the other person you will learn which method of communication they prefer.<\/li>\n
      2. Leave all the necessary details in the voicemail or if too much instruction then reference the email for the details.<\/li>\n
      3. Speak clearly<\/li>\n
      4. Keep it simple<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Before you meet face to face your prospect is forming an opinion about you. \u00a0Let it be the right opinion!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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