The Dear John Letter: Serving Pink Slips

Happy Tuesday everyone!  This week has already been spectacular as well as introspective.  Being interviewed by CNBC and Sirius XM was a true dream come true.  There have been so many lessons learned on my journey to becoming an international keynote speaker, Top Fortune 500 corporate sales trainer, and best-selling author.  One of those is learning how to pitch at a moment's notice, communicate from a place of power, and captivate and titillate any audience. Today, we are dropping a HOT new edition of my “Pitch Please” newsletter!  You are going to love this because I am going in on something that we may all have been feeling lately but afraid to say out loud.  Read below and drop your comments!

The Dear John Letter:  Serving Pink Slips

I may be dating myself, but I remember hearing about “Dear John” letters growing up.  A Dear John letter is a letter written to a man by his wife or romantic partner to inform him that their relationship is over.  You are kissing the game goodbye.  Why have I been reflecting on this for the last 2 weeks especially?  Because I am feeling the need to let go of the past for an even greater future and also getting ready for another beautiful now.  Just like weeding and pruning, I gotta serve notice I am walking away with pink slips and exiting stage left.  

What brought me to this place? I started feeling this way almost 5 months ago when I saw that some things in my life and business were not working although I did not know why.  

MY BUSINESS.  My business, Perfect Pitches by Precious, needed a change and I had to face the facts that what got me here won’t get me to my ultimate goals. I knew playing in a different playground warranted that and I could no longer treat my business as I had been.  With this realization, I started making changes.  First, rebranding my company so that it truly speaks to the audience that needs my services the most and is willing to pay for succeeding through their business goals being met, sales explosion and redefining the art of pitching in the top 3 forms.  Second, creating a new website that reflects my growth as a CEO, speaker and strategist.  Third, hiring for the talent I need to expand and grow!  Whew!  It's been growing pains in realizing that my team as well as other things had to change in my life to go BIGGER!

MY LIFE.  I haven’t dated in a long time to do some internal healing and work through some past relationship and friendship trauma.  Although I am not all the way back to dating, the desire to do so is stirring up.  I feel blessed to travel, see the world, connect with dear friends and do it on my own without apology.  It has made a world of difference in my mental health and overall happiness.  

MY RELATIONSHIPS:  This one I struggle with to this day yet nothing can be changed unless it's faced.  So I have had to remove relationships and connections that are no longer right for me with love and grace yet still moving on.  EXPECTATIONS.  I am moving into living in my own expectations instead of others.  I am saying NO more often.  If it's not in front of my target market or audience, the answer is NO.  If respect is no longer being served, LEAVE.  If I am considered too much, it is not a problem.  Exit Stage Left!  I am trusting myself and my intuition more and making necessary changes.  Exposure does not pay my bills and is not how my target market comes to me.  Yes, I said it!

So back to “Dear John” letters and serving up pink slips.  Just so we are clear, it's time for YOU and me to let go of the people, places, and things that hold us back, even our own habits.  As we move into the season where everything is on sale, drastically discounted, etc., before buying, are you taking inventory of what you have in your arsenal and what is already around you?  Are you growing your business, life and relationships, etc?

WHO and WHAT are you giving a “Dear John” letter or a Pink Slip to?  Call it out below!

Have you hit your financial and revenue goals?  Take a look at who you have hired. Is there a disconnect with what you are paying and what you are receiving?  I bet you there is!

Look at yourself, are you showing up daily? If not, why not?

Start serving “Dear John” letters NOW. It's been real.  Give yourself the courage to voice out loud what your heart and mind have been saying and take action on it NOW!!  You with me?

HOT OFF THE PRESS NEWS FEATURING PRECIOUS, THE PITCH QUEEN:

My interview with Sirius XM and their “Pass the Mic” Series!  Check it out below!

“Walk Boldly into Every Room,” Precious Williams, Killer Pitch Master | SXM Media

WHERE IS PRECIOUS SPEAKING NEXT? (Get your tickets NOW!)

Idea Collective Retreat, November 10-12, 2022 (Wisconsin)

We are doing it again! Over 100 small business owners will meet over three days to learn, network, and grow. The Idea Collective Retreat will give our members the confidence and skills to smash their goals in 2023. Would you like to join us? If you're stuck and need an invigorating shot, this is your chance. Spend a weekend away at the Idea Collective Retreat for Small Business Owners Presented by Bank Five Nine. Mike Michalowicz, Precious L. Williams - The Killer Pitch Master, and 15+ other speakers help you connect, learn, and grow your business. Pat Miller - The Idea Coach 💡 Susie Moon You can find out more and get one of the last 9 tickets at: https://www.smallbizretreat.com

Ascent Conference, November 14-15, 2022 (NYC)

What is Ascent: The Ascent Annual Conference is a fully immersive 2-day SaaS & Tech conference for the Go-to-Market team. NYC Nov 14-15.

Join me at my Braindate roundtable: Sealing the Deal: The Subtle Art of Baiting, Attracting and Closing with Ease

Need to close more deals with confidence and ease? This session is for you whether you need to take this back to your sales team or use it in negotiations. It's one thing to start the conversation but how do you really close in this changing marketplace for business?

 https://www.ascentconf.com/event/2022-ascent-annual-conference/

Who: 82% C-level and VP level audience at companies $20M to $300M.

Why: Learn one critical insight to take back to your business immediately, or solve a problem by chatting with peers at your same level and company size.

About Ascent: Our mission is to make networking and learning easy for the C-suite. 2022 5th Annual Ascent Conference LP3 - Ascent Conference

Podcasters Rock Inaugural Event, November 18-19, 2022 (Virginia)

PodcastersRock is for entrepreneurs that desire to gain the visibility, credibility and profitability for their business. Join Visionary and Creator, Sonja Keeve, MBA and her other DOPE Speakers as we introduce you to the lucrative world of podcasting. Want to know where the real money resides? Come to this event and we will show you how to start, grow and expand your podcast with ease! Podcasters Rock Conference 2022 Tickets, Fri, Nov 18, 2022 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite

NEW THINGS POPPING:

1. Launching New Website (What, What?)
2. Rebrand Rewind (Our Name is Changing? YASSS!)
3. New Training Academy (If you want more information, Type "ME" in the comments!")

Thank you all so much for reading my newsletter, "Pitch Please!" Reply below with comments and your thoughts on the topic! You all are so good to me!

Precious