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How to Build Long-Term Client Trust for Growth

Questions stimulate ‘food for thought,’ and sometimes, a floodgate of ideas allows us to take action. Someone asked how I built long-term client trust, which made me realize that the insights could benefit our readers.

From startups to corporations, no matter our status, it is vital to build long-term client trust for growth or else our ‘wishes’ fade away. Understand that elements and growth aspirations for business are wishes until we take a serious route of continual action to make them occur. 

‘”All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them” – Walt Disney.’ However, the one additional element necessary is to make a concerted and strategic effort for the business while always keeping goodwill in mind.

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Build Long-Term Client Trust for Growth

Business Depends Upon Trust!

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First Up – A Positive Mindset

The idea is not that you can help with every situation, because that would be an extreme rarity. However, listening with a smile and communicating with a positive tone of voice can be calming and encouraging for others to share what they have in mind openly.

First, thank the person for their time to meet upfront, and again, at the end of the meeting. My favorite sales technique, to which some may cringe, is when I hear a statement that brings a different experience to mind, I will politely stop the business portion of the conversation to share a short humorous story, and potentially share a laugh, to bring the conversation back to where we were. 

While the idea of using humor may sound ridiculous for a serious business conversation, particularly with large corporations, the unusual effort worked out well every time. Why? Laughter reduces stress and brings about the desire to learn more.

Questions Are Your Superpower

Whenever someone asks to connect, it’s best to research their online profile(s) and company information. Doing so will lend insight into where the person stands today. NOTE: It is harmful to ‘guess’ where they may be heading; only they can answer that piece of the puzzle, with the details included.

While much information may be public, private thoughts generally are not, so eliminating all assumptions is in our best interest. Once a meeting is about to begin, inquiring what caught the other person’s interest in meeting with us helps build a direct route for uncovering how you may work together. Ultimately, the questions help to build long-term client trust for growth.

Listen and Observe 

Obviously, words are telling, and it’s wise to keep them in check and question anything that doesn’t sound quite right from our perspective. Additionally, requesting an explanation is always best for any word or concept we may not fully grasp. The underlying element is that admitting to not fully understanding a concept is a sign that we are to be trusted. 

Should the other person or team carefully watch you and ask questions, it reveals that they have a keen interest in possibilities for conducting business, and it’s wise to reciprocate by demonstrating the interest. Additionally, upon hearing stammering concerning what you revealed, stop to inquire if the person has a concern that you need to address.

Ask Questions to Stand Out

Connecting deeper with prospects requires inquiries concerning past experiences, current circumstances, and how they wish to see improvements. For example, ask, ‘What do you believe stood in the way in the past and may be stopping you today?’ 

Know that those serious about considering moving forward will answer the question to see if you have a credible answer. The give and take of questions and answers is a test to see if you may be the right person with whom to conduct business.

On the other hand, should an idea not sound realistic, inquire why it is on their mind and what they hope to gain by implementing it. Out of the murkiness, you may realize a more straightforward path to help achieve their goal(s). All remarks that may have double meanings or are not precise necessitate asking more questions for clarity. And admitting what you do not understand adds credibility to your name. Accordingly, appreciation for you will begin to appear. 

Sales Succes

The differentiator for successful sales representatives is that they know the sale is only the beginning for building a long-term relationship. Check-in points are crucial to ensure all is performing to expectations. However, it’s also critical to avoid annoying clients, so it is vital to request a timeline for checking in to ensure everything is performing to expectations. The ‘add-on’ service typically adds fuel to expanding services.

Conclusion: How to Build Long-Term Client Trust for Growth

Knowing your quota and what it will take to earn bonuses should be kept private. Otherwise, some are known to ‘hammer their prospect for the sale’, which never serves one well. Instead, motivate yourself beforehand with the quota in mind, but once in front of a prospect or current client, put their needs and desires front and center. It’s critical to grasp how to build long-term client trust for growth no matter our position. As trust builds, business grows, and our adventure into the unknown begins!

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Sales Tips: How to Build Long-Term Client Trust for Growth

1. Commit to your long-term vision for accomplishment(s) and share with your staff to stay on track and enjoy business success. 
2. Always consider the greater good of staff, business connections, and your community so that everyone can feel the ‘win.’
3. Keep goals, priorities, and values in mind when sharing your work with staff, peers, clients, and communities.
4. Test specific strategies, one at a time, to share with teams to encourage long-term employment.
5. Never underestimate anyone’s novel ideas; remember that each person and country operate differently.
6. Share favorite learning moments with staff, prospects, and current clients to improve client engagement and business growth.
7. Always seek out new ideas to improve staff engagement for business growth.
8. At the end of all communications, ask team members involved if they have questions to ensure clarification.
9. ‘Don’t give up – find a better way!’
10. Celebrate Success!

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