Why Enterprise Playing cards are a Waste of Cash
Hey, it’s Lauren Messiah, stylist, writer of the e-book Type Remedy, and founding father of Type Boss Academy, the net enterprise college for stylists. In the present day, we’re speaking about why enterprise playing cards are a waste of cash.
As a stylist for 13 years, I’ve seen many aspiring stylists in my DMs asking about enterprise playing cards. They wish to know what they need to placed on them, how a lot they need to cost, and the place they need to put their web site. Actually, none of these issues matter proper now.
Enterprise playing cards are so outdated. Who even makes use of them anymore? I do know some individuals will say they nonetheless use them, however I’m speaking to stylists proper now. Enterprise playing cards are a waste of cash, and also you’re overthinking them when you have to be fascinated with one thing else in your enterprise.
Today, individuals ask to your social media, particularly your Instagram. Not too long ago, somebody reached out to me on the lookout for stylists to forged on a TV present. I’ve hundreds of scholars that may be excellent for this chance. When she requested for his or her info, she didn’t ask for his or her web site, electronic mail handle, or cellphone quantity. She requested for his or her Instagram.
Cease obsessing over your web site and enterprise playing cards. As an alternative, begin placing your self on the market in a significant method. Present up on social media and showcase your work. Discuss the way you serve purchasers and remodel individuals. That’s the new enterprise card.
I haven’t had a enterprise card in years, and it hasn’t affected my success. I nonetheless make tens of millions of {dollars} as an entrepreneur. Should you actually really feel the necessity to have a enterprise card, they’ve digital ones.
Right here’s why I actually hate enterprise playing cards. They’re passive. Somebody asks when you have a enterprise card, and also you hand it to them. They put it of their pocket or purse and overlook about it. You’re left questioning why they didn’t attain out to you.
As an alternative of handing out a enterprise card, be energetic. If somebody asks for your enterprise card, inform them you don’t have one, however you’d love to attach with them on Instagram. DM them and arrange a time to speak. In the event that they don’t have an Instagram, ask for his or her cellphone quantity or electronic mail and arrange a time to speak.
Energetic enterprise playing cards are for sissies who aren’t prepared for enterprise time. Cease losing cash on enterprise playing cards and begin placing your self on the market in a significant method.
Cease fascinated with enterprise playing cards and begin selling your self on social media.
