Here's something I realized a long time ago, and something you should realize if you're going to develop real relationships.
Help others get what they WANT as you're figuring out what you want.
There's another old expression that I like. It says, "Good things come to those who wait." That implies that you're just sitting by the door, waiting for the postman or the next client to bring you something good.
That does not fly.
Here's the TRUTH and nothing but the TRUTH!
Good things come to you when you have patience, and take CONSISTENT, PERSISTENT action toward what THEY WANT!
If you didn't get that, you'd better read this post again, because it's that important.
I always try to give the people I deal with benefits before I ever ask any thing of them. I send them my personalized postcard examples, with my caricature on them, my special packaging, etc.
I share and give them what they MAY want to know about.
Give - Give - Give!
That's important in today's economy and society.
Here's what one of my mentors said... "Before you can get what you WANT...
you have to know what you WANT, and then make a game plan to get it."