I've always spoken of the importance of positioning.
Positioning can catapult you forward in ways you can not imagine.
For example....
When social media was new I was pretty much the only woman in the space that was using it.
My phone rang off the hook with people asking how I was doing it.
ML.M legends were calling ME for help.
I built relationships that stand to this day.
I've been on their stages and in their homes.
They have driven incredible amounts of business my way...
All because of POSITIONING.
Another example...
I picked a program to plant my flag at.
I worked my tushie off to become the top affiliate many years ago and in turn I enjoy all the exposure of having the whole organization sing my song and talk about me as their leader.
I also get tons of people coming to me because they see I am a top affiliate.
It's easy pickings because people want to work with a top dog.
That's just human.
And that's just POSITIONING.
And then there's pandering...
Pandering is trying to convince or cajole.
Examples of PANDERING would be when someone takes a picture of themselves with a microphone and tries to convince people they are a speaker.
Or posting pictures all over of you with gurus.
Or trying to show people how important you are because you're attending an event or eating dinner with someone of interest.
Pandering is when we are not DEMONSTRATING our skills but instead trying to capitalize on a person, place or circumstance to gain attention.
Pandering is widely taught in the industry.
"Take a picture with all the big dogs and post them everywhere" they say.
But ask yourself...
Is that going to get you business?
Or is it going to get the big dog business?
Hmmmmmm......
Stand in front of my logo and take a pic???
Who's that gonna get business for???
Hmmmmmm......
Scream about a company that supplies your product line instead of promoting yourself?
Hmmmmmm.....
Truth is that POSITIONING is NEVER about screaming about anything,
It's about execution and being known for something,
It's about relationships.
It's about a calm cool confidence in what you have and what you know.
Proper positioning can take you to the moon and save you years of effort.
Pandering can keep you stalled long term.
So the next time you are inclined to jump up and down and shout...
Consider.
Am I POSITIONED properly for now and for the future?
Will what I am doing and saying today help me tomorrow.
How are people seeing me?
As a floundering sales person trying to look big or a confident professional?
If you are in this for the long haul you want to think about these things and create TRUE positioning that will carry you to the top much faster than you ever imagined.
This is the type of stuff I teach in my camp and particularly to my Mentor For Life students.
Soon I will be opening up one or two spots in this program.
I haven't taken anyone since July.
I only open it up when I feel I am ready to help a new person.
And then I take my time to find the exact right person that I know I can help.
If this is something that interests you connect with me.
Sure....I'll eventually do a webinar or write out how it all works but maybe just maybe you already know that this is the type of stuff you truly want to learn.
You can learn how to make a Facebook post or Instagram Reel anywhere.
But THIS STUFF...
Well...
It's not exactly available on any corner and it's not available at the price I do it at ANYWHERE.
I'm not a coach...
I'm a PRACTITIONER.
I am not looking for a ton of people.
I am looking for ONE.
The question is...is that one YOU?
POSITIONING is everything.
And that's why they call me THE QUEEN.
I didn't tell them to say that.
They just DID.
What will they call YOU?
<3
Signed,
Diane
Your Highly Positioned And Highly Favored Friend