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Yes, You Need People Skills! Part 1
By Terry | May 15, 2009
Why people skills are paramount to your success
By Terry Begue, Begue Painting, Inc., and Author, “The Wealthy House Painters’ Guide to Having it All”
After thirty years in the painting business I’ve discovered being an accomplished painter, putting forth your best effort, and having the ability to paint well, is fine. If your plan is to simply work by yourself.
However, if your goal is owning and operating a successful, six-figure a year painting business as I do, providing a sought after service, you must communicate effectively and get along well with people from all walks of life. As a business owner, the responsibility to get along with customers, vendors and employees is all on you my friend. And, it requires good “people skills”
Business owners who possess great people skills or emotional intelligence
have a huge advantage. Some painters would rather let their work speak for itself at best, or, are downright surly at their worst. If you haven’t been around a successful business owner before you may not be aware of this simple rule of the road: people do business with people they like. As an employer, people tend to go to work for (and keep working for) people they like. So, it pays to become a likable person. Become the kind of guy homeowners award the job to even if they know you’re not the lowest bidder. When they like you, they will have confidence in you and your ability to do a great job. If they like you and your work, they’ll be happy to recommend you to their friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers.
Part 2 Coming out next Monday….
Terry Begue is the owner of Begue Painting and author of the popular e-book, “The Millionaire House Painter’s Guide to Having it All.” He’s been a successful house painter for 30 years and enjoys helping others start their own successful painting businesses, too. Terry has been published in “Professional Painting Contractor” magazine in spring 2009 for his article “Recession Proof Your Business-Five ways to help your company thrive in a stumbling economy.”
Discover more at: http://www.yourhousepaintingbusiness.com
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