Have You Been Ghosted By A Fellow Professional?

Ghosting has become the norm in our society, and business is no exception. We jump on consultations, send over proposals, and offer up job positions just to be met with radio silence. Lou and I have made a conscious effort to always give the courtesy of replying back and want to stress the benefits of establishing effective communication practices.  We tackle how to make sure that you’re protected and getting paid for services provided, plus we share exactly how we collect payments. We also share our experiences about the job application process from the perspective of both employers and employees, and how ghosting really impacts your reputation in the business world.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Simple ways to set boundaries and manage expectations around communication  Creating a positive imprint on your brand when working business-to-business How to build out your interview process  Protecting yourself and your business, especially as it relates to cash flow  Language to include in your contracts to avoid outstanding invoices    RESOURCES Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brené Brown  Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss  Love Powered Co Homesick Candles    CONNECT WITH LOUISE Follow Louise: @a_wild_lou_appeared  Follow The Finance Agency: @the_finance_agency  Learn more about The Finance Agency: thefinanceagencyllc.com    CONNECT WITH LAUREN Follow Lauren: @thelaurenboyd Join the waitlist for HR app, Quinn Follow Guide My Business: @guidemybusiness   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS ( 0:45 ) Welcome to I’ll Make This Brief! Today, Lauren and Lou are talking about ghosting.  ( 1:50 ) Lauren and Louise share their book recommendations.  ( 4:30 ) Lauren and Louise highlight small businesses that they’re loving right now.  ( 9:26 ) Lauren and Louise explain why it’s important to avoid ghosting in business.  ( 12:30 ) Lauren says, “I've made some of my best business connections from consultations, even if I never use the person's services, because I showed them the courtesy of the follow up and we were able to remain friends ( 21:25 ) Louise and Lauren talk about ghosting during the job application process.  ( 30:15 ) Louise and Lauren talk about ghosting in outstanding invoices.  ( 34:08 ) Louise says, “Don't feel bad about reaching out. You're entitled to reach out for services that you're going to provide or have provided.” ( 39:58 ) Lauren and Louise talk about how they collect payment.