{"id":1295,"date":"2014-09-03T13:20:32","date_gmt":"2014-09-03T19:20:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jonathanwold.seguru.digital\/?p=1295"},"modified":"2019-05-24T12:27:27","modified_gmt":"2019-05-24T18:27:27","slug":"cc2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bf0cd40f-7ebb-43c9-a4ea-50b260f6ecbb.express.conves.io\/cc2\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating Great Client Relationships  &#8211; Creating Clients Episode #2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe frameborder='0' height='36px' scrolling='no' seamless src='https:\/\/simplecast.fm\/e\/4520?style=dark' width='100%'><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In this week&#8217;s\u00a0episode I pick up from last week, recap the four steps in creating great client relationships, then explore the first step &#8211; connecting &#8211; in greater detail. I\u00a0review the three principles of connection and share several examples from my own experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Episode Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A connection is the intentional first spark of a long-term mutually beneficial relationship.<\/li>\n<li>Place a high value on the connection, the relationship and let your motive be service. Ask yourself, \u201cHow can I be of help? What can I do to make their lives (their business) better?&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Connection requires conscious, directed effort.\u00a0Listen intentionally. Take notes. Be 100% engaged.<\/li>\n<li>Great relationships take time. Don\u2019t rush anything. Don\u2019t be quick to talk about prices.. Ask questions, listen.. Take as much time as needed. It\u2019s worth it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Special Thanks<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/joshuawold.com\">Joshua Wold<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0For the great cover art!<\/li>\n<li>Joslyn Wold (my wife) &#8211; For keeping the house quiet while I recorded (no easy task with a 1-year-old girl who&#8217;s teething!).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Next Steps<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Share your questions \/ thoughts in the comments below or connect with me via email at <a href=\"mailto:howdy@jonathanwold.com\">howdy@jonathanwold.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this week&#8217;s\u00a0episode I pick up from last week, recap the four steps in creating great client relationships, then explore the first step &#8211; connecting &#8211; in greater detail. I\u00a0review the three principles of connection and share several examples from my own experience. 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