Listen "How To Say No But Sound Like You're Saying Yes"
Episode Synopsis
If you've ever found it challenging to say "NO!" to clients, rest assured, you're not alone. I've personally encountered my fair share of difficulties, and I understand how learning to navigate these situations can be one of the hardest skills to acquire in this staging business. Turning down requests can feel uncomfortable, and the accompanying sense of awkwardness and wrongness can make it harder to do. However, in this episode, I emphasize how to be better at it by saying a yes-like no. Join me as I dive into valuable insights and share a three-part strategy that will help you effectively navigate these tricky situations while running a successful staging business. Saying no is an essential aspect of our industry, and although it may be uncomfortable, there are ways to approach it with grace and professionalism. Through this episode, you'll learn how to be strategically prepared to decline requests when necessary, empowering you to manage these situations confidently. You should not miss out on this opportunity to enhance your communication skills and elevate your staging business to new heights. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE: How never being able to say "no" could be detrimental to your personal life and business. My 3-part strategy for how you can say no, yet make it sound like a yes. Language framework for declining requests. How to say no but still keep your clients. RESOURCES: Join Rethink You Accelerate Follow Lori on Instagram Listen to Episode 6 - Grounded Communication + Communication Plans Download your Communication Plan If you want to learn how to market and grow your staging business, enrollment is open for Rethink You Accelerate. This is a year-long mentorship program, where I help you and other staging business owners plan, grow, flow, and thrive with the results that they’ve always wanted. The doors are open and I would love to see you in the classroom! ENJOY THE SHOW? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts so that more Staging CEOs find it. Follow over on Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Audible.
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