Tough

I saw a quote yesterday, it said, "Times are Tough, we're Tougher".  I sent it to my team.  Things may be tough in the economy but that is no excuse for things to be tough for you.  You may need to adapt.  Best way to get more business in a tough economy, really anytime, but especially in a tough economy, is to help your clients/prospects get what they need.

Facilitate sales.  Put your clients together.  Help them get business and they will help you.  When you put people together you become a business broker.  And if youre into success, being a business power broker is where the top dogs are.  The clients will never leave the person who brings them business.  You might be outpriced by a competitor, but if they think they might lose your influence to bring in other clients, then they will let a lot of price happen before they are willing to lose you.

Be tough, and let the others whine about the economy.