Go for "No!" Why I am happy I finally got cussed out...

[Remi Oguntoye]

Hey folks!

Remi Oguntoye here.

I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy! I will to share a peculiar victory I celebrated this week with you all.

Wednesday evening, it finally happened! I was powering through my list of homeowner prospects. Perhaps I caught this gentleman on a bad day. Perhaps he didn’t like the offer I made him the last time we spoke.

Whatever his reason, he told me exactly how I can take care of myself. After cussing me out, he hung up the phone, and that was that.

The world didn’t end. The police didn’t come to my door. I didn’t get deterred from the mission we are on to provide value to homeowners looking to quickly and conveniently sell properties they own

A few months ago, I was petrified that someone would respond to me in this way. So I was reluctant to make the number of calls I know I needed to.

There was something holding me back— uncertainty as to what to say, fear that an angry homeowner would swear at me— what would I do if they said no

I'll tell you, Creative Avoidance is a real MOMENTUM KILLER! I was scared to take the massive action necessary to achieve the results I am after.

Remember— every “no” gets you closer to a “yes”. Not everyone is meant to or is a good fit to do business with you. Your best bet is to find out who isn’t, get them off tour list. That way, you can consistently and systematically pursue the other prospects who might be.

I now live by the mantra “go for no!” After all, a no is not a bad thing. A “maybe” is a bad thing, because they can cause you to waste your time wondering whether there is an opportunity there.

Best,

Remi

What are you folks going through in your business that is keeping you from achieving your next milestone?