Whether you’re B2B or B2C, or just you and me or I, being “of service” starts with your intent, and you can’t fake it. Here are a few ‘take-aways’ from a session with Franklin Covey’s “Helping Clients Succeed.”
 
“You cannot not communicate your intent.”
 
So … gotta be clear and conscious about your purpose in this conversation. Are you here to sell a solution or be ‘of service?’ Perhaps you have to ‘move off of the solution’ to be able to make a valuable contribution to your client’s success.

The top four reasons for choosing a service provider.
1. Relationship, compatibility and fit
2. In-depth knowledge of the client’s business
3. Chemistry of the team
4. Technical and product expertise

Looks like they have more than a little to do about your intent and being ‘of service.’ Interesting …
 
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