The Secret Key to Building a Successful Business
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The Secret Key to Building a Successful Business
Summary
Discover how to elevate your small home-based business by learning from someone who has walked the same path you're on now.
Unlocking Success in Business
One of the most influential books for budding entrepreneurs is Dale Carnegie's "How to Win Friends and Influence People." Though written over 70 years ago, its principles are timeless and have guided many on their path to success. After reading it myself, I highly recommend it to anyone aspiring to build a successful business.
Understanding Customer Needs
A central lesson from Carnegie’s book is understanding that customers focus on their needs, not yours. Many business failures stem from prioritizing personal desires over customer satisfaction, while success often comes from putting customers first.
An Illustrative Experience
Recently, I planned a trip to Alamosa, Colorado, to celebrate my 50th birthday at the Great Sand Dunes. I found a charming bed-and-breakfast online and emailed them with the following message:
> "I was very impressed with your cabins and want to celebrate my 50th birthday there on July 5th. Please call me to confirm availability for July 4th and 5th. Price is not an issue, and I'm ready to book. I’m also considering moving to the area and possibly hiring you to build a cabin like those on your website."
I provided ample information to make the sale easy: celebrating a milestone birthday, admiration for their cabins, a willingness to pay immediately, and a potential future business opportunity.
The Missed Opportunity
The innkeeper, unaware of Carnegie’s insights, responded:
> "We don’t have any cabins on July 4th but do have one available on July 5th.”
I replied, “So, are you asking me to sleep in my car on July 4th?”
Silence.
I continued, “Can you suggest accommodations for the 4th, and I’ll book your cabin for the 5th?”
He responded stubbornly, emphasizing they were the best but also unavailable elsewhere.
His response, focused on his ego, cost him my business and any future collaboration. A more customer-centric approach could have salvaged the situation.
Key Lesson
When businesses fail to thrive, it could be due to putting personal needs over those of customers. Consider your customers like family. Just as parents attend school events despite exhaustion, businesses should prioritize customer needs similarly.
Applying the Principles
Begin to view customers as you do your loved ones, with the same dedication to meeting their needs. By doing so, and by engaging with insights from "How to Win Friends and Influence People," you may see substantial improvements in both business income and personal satisfaction.
Wishing you success on your journey!
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