{"id":279,"date":"2007-12-17T19:27:34","date_gmt":"2007-12-17T19:27:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wensmedia.com\/\/salesarchive\/permalink\/2007\/12\/17\/142734.html"},"modified":"2007-12-17T19:27:34","modified_gmt":"2007-12-17T19:27:34","slug":"self-marketing-as-self-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ensmediausa.com\/ens-on-sales\/uncategorized\/self-marketing-as-self-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Self-Marketing as Self-Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"font-size: small\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial\"><em>One of the most self-serving things you can do is to educate someone else.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">In the process of educating someone else, here is what you will achieve for yourself:<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">1.<span style=\"font: 7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">You will learn more about the subject matter. As you research and prepare to pass on your knowledge, you will actually update and enhance your knowledge of the topic.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">2.<span style=\"font: 7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">You will improve your self-confidence. Inevitably, you will surprise yourself at how much you already know as you teach someone else.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">3.<span style=\"font: 7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">You will elevate your image as a professional. There is a certain amount of respect and recognition that is given to anyone who teaches us something.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">4.<span style=\"font: 7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Everyone you teach will either become a client or give you a referral.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Two of the most effective teaching platforms will actually help you to market yourself:<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">1.<span style=\"font: 7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Write a regular column or news letter about your areas of expertise.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">2.<span style=\"font: 7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Speak to business groups and schools about your areas of expertise.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span style=\"font-size: small\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Both speaking and writing require a great deal of discipline and up-front effort&hellip;&hellip;.. researching, designing, personalizing and creating your material takes more time than actually delivering it.&nbsp;<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">But <strong>you will never regret the effort<\/strong>.&nbsp;<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"> As you plan your career path, make room to aggressively seek out writing or speaking platforms to help you grow from helping others grow.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span style=\"font-size: small\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial\"><strong><em><span lang=\"EN-US\">&ldquo;Good teaching is one-fourth preparation and three-fourths theater&rdquo;<br \/>\n<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style=\"font-size: small\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">-Gail Godwin-<strong><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; <strong><u><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 16pt\"><span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most self-serving things you can do is to educate someone else. 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