When I first launched my Social Media business I saw so many possible directions to take it that I often felt that I stood in the center of the room, spinning around and around–never knowing where to focus my energy. I picked a plan and charged ahead.
But then I started listening…I mean really listening. Potential clients told me about their fears and frustrations. They shared with me their hopes and dreams. While working with clients on projects I listened to what struggles they faced in their business everyday.
Slowly the picture of what people really want and need became clear. I realized that I needed to change my game plan. I needed to change what I offered for services if I wanted to truly support and help my clients.
Instead of trying to force my original plan to work, I embraced change.
I quickly discovered a side benefit to this attitude—it finally gave me total focus on one specific direction. Newly excited, I went to work. Everything fell into place because I knew who my clients were, and I knew what their needs were. I kept my core values in mind as I worked to create this new game plan.
The result is a business that not only offers solutions for my clients’ needs, but also gives me a career that I find fulfilling and satisfying on a personal level.
Today I am launching this new direction for Media Fastlanes and I celebrate with all of you the idea that change can be good! I hope you’ll check out all the new website pages and services available. And in the near future I’ll be adding many tips and resources.
Most of all, I hope you feel free to give me feedback, and tell me how change has helped you be successful in your life.
Changing one’s mindset is difficult. Know from my own business experiences that change is a constant and adapting instead of fighting can be very awarding. At one point in my career I had to convince 300 newspapers to cooperate for the greater good of each. It worked.
Indy, happy that you have found the direction you need (your client’s needs) to go. Congratulations.
Wow – getting 300 newspapers to cooperate! I’m impressed.
And thanks for the support Charlie – I so appreciate it! I always love hearing from you ~
indy