You set up a call with a new connection, referral source, important client and potential client and ask them to call you; which they try to do as scheduled. But can’t.
You have an AMAZING business opportunity come up – we just met at a networking event and quick action is necessary so I’m going to call you to help you get more business. But can’t.
You have an important meeting and something comes up with the other person last minute – they need to get in touch with you NOW. But can’t.
BECAUSE…
Your phone numbers are NOT in your email signature! That email from you is all we have (most people don’t carry around a folder with the business cards of everyone they meet).
You just lost ANOTHER opportunity.
HELP US HELP YOU!
The suggestion, advice and lesson here is simple: Let us get in touch with you how and when we want to.
Please, PLEASE include your phone number in your email signatures. This means adding at least one phone number in every email signature – in Outlook, Gmail, on your phone and other mobile devices. Without this you’re creating frustrating situations with people who want to do business with you and clients who deserve to be able to call you.
There really isn’t an excuse to do this. Not one. We’re smart; we’re not going to try calling your cell phone at 9:00 pm on a Friday to follow up after a networking event. We’re not going to call your office ten times in one day just because we have a question. Give us that much credit. If you’re still paranoid about giving out your number (why?) then get Google Voice – it’s free and whenever a number that hasn’t called you before calls you hear a voice announcement of who it is before you pick up.
OK, there’s one excuse. You’re a nationally or internationally recognized celebrity. If you are, we understand. If not…
Look at all those situations above again. Wouldn’t you rather avoid those circumstances while growing your career, building your business and creating valuable relationships?
Now… Go add that phone number!
