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We live in a world of instant gratification. In moments I can look anything up via the magic of Google, I can order a product to be delivered to my door – within three hours, I can research a holiday, I can track and monitor packages, I can transfer money online instantly when I find myself short at the checkout.
Heck, I can now even just speak to my phone – I do not even have to do the heavy lifting of typing thanks to my little friend Siri.
What does this mean for many of us? I’ve found that it means, in business, that we are constantly looking for the quick win – the client that is ready to go and sign up with us this moment; the phone call conversation that will instantly turn into the appraisal; the letterbox drop that instantly generates the call. I see time and time again BDMs losing interest after an initial attempt. I admit, I have been guilty of this too.
What needs to shift in order to maximise your chances of new business success? We need to shift the mindset from that of 'instant gratification' to that of a 'long-term gain' game. Success in this game is a marathon, not a sprint. The most successful businesses I work with take a long-term approach to their client nurture and relationship building and a high priority to the care of their data. Recognising that the follow-up and ongoing contact with all landlord prospects is as much a key component to success as the ready-made walk-in investor eager to sign up here and now.
Your follow-up systems and strategies must be on point. You must have them working for you with thorough notes, reminders and database categories. Remembering that it can take several conversations, offerings and ongoing nurture to build a relationship with a prospective client so they trust you and want to use you. Much like building a friendship or relationship, it takes time.
Your marketing plan must be strategically planned in advance across a combination of mediums and media, with the notion it can take up to seven or more communication messages for someone to know you and be interested in wanting to get to know more about what you do.
Most importantly, the mindset of yourself and your team needs to shift to that big picture thinking that will support the long-term goals of the business. It can be scary to think of the number of potential future clients for your business that are never contacted again as they are not ready right now. But, if we can shift the mindset from 'instant gratification' to 'long-term gain' and recognise the future benefits of keeping in contact to yourself and the business, we can really maximise your chances of new business success this year, and the next, and the next...
If you or your business needs support or guidance, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
hermione-gardiner
Business Manager - Real+
Hermione has been part of the real estate industry for over 10 years. From Property Management to Corporate Leasing, New Business and Team Management. She has successfully managed a broad range of clientele, and delivered winning new business growth strategies.
Excelling in areas of team training, leasing product development and implementation of new software, her invaluable skills have led her to Real+ where she is passionate about assisting our clients to achieve their maximum potential through the online learning experience, Real Plus.
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