PPB June 2020

Although these uncertain times are scary and can be challenging, there are lots of useful ways to stay productive and keep a positive outlook. By continuing to work on your business, we can come out stronger from this. Below are some of our useful tips: • Send check-in emails to your clients to see how they are doing. Connect on a personal level outside of regular business communications. • Let them know you are offering personal protection equipment (PPE) and work-from-home kits and are here to support their needs when they are ready. • Review/evaluate operations and internal processes. What are the areas in your business that can use improvement for when we return to normalcy? • Keep your pipeline filled with prospects. • Give back to your community. • Stay connected with family, friends and industry colleagues. • Take an online course, learn to play an instrument or pick up a new hobby. DANIEL SIEGEL Industrial Contacts Associates Account executive Westbury, New York PPAI 105898, D5 It's definitely been very tough since COVID-19 and the restrictions have come in. What I have been doing and recommend is to listen to podcasts from those like Bill Petrie, Danny Rosin [and] Kirby Hasseman. I find it so much more Living In A Post-Coronavirus Business World How can I stay (strong) in business during this global epidemic? Q A DISTRIBUTOR ASKS: It’s been a bit tough to stay positive and upbeat about the future prospects for business. With COVID-19-related changes, I’ve been getting discouraged from the lack of sales coming in. Can other distributors share their tips and tricks to help me be more optimistic—both in my personal and professional life? compiled by Danielle Renda 12 | JUNE 2020 | INNOVATE