As an entrepreneur, you need to have lots of good ideas and drive to make them occur, but something else you also need is influence.
In this age of social media, what you must say matters, and the more influential you are in your chosen niche, the more likely you are to succeed at anything you do.
With that in mind, let us take a look at some effective ways to increase your influence as an entrepreneur
- Be visible
Many people think that to be influential you must continuously innovate; come up with new ideas and ideas and share them with the world. That’s true, but you know what? Oftentimes just showing up and getting your name and face out there can work wonders too.
So if you’re serious about increasing your influence, the very first thing you need to do is increase your visibility. Make sure that you’re all over social media, take the time to join forums that your niche uses, go to those conferences and trade events and ensure people know who you are.
- Become an expert
Another thing that will help you gain more influence as an entrepreneur is to become an expert in your chosen field. The more people see you as an authority in your chosen business subject, the more they will start to trust you, respect you, and ultimately follow you throughout your career.
Great, but how do you become an expert? Start by writing blog posts and articles on your own website and as guest posts on other influential sites in your niche. Then, use podcast ordering service to get yourself booked as a guest on diverse podcasts in your niche. Chase TV interviews, write and sell ebooks – essentially do whatever you can, then show people you know your stuff and get your name out there. The rest will follow.
- Network
Make connections with others influential businessman, whether in your own niche, a related niche, or even a totally different niche will offer you lots of leverage because people tend to spend time with people who are like them. So if you associate with successful tech entrepreneurs, people will automatically offer you more leverage through association, even if you are just starting out.
Of course, networking doesn’t suggest you must exploit people, not only is it not an excellent way to be human, but they will soon realize this is what you are doing and knock you out of their league. You should aim to make real, lasting relationships with other influential people you really like, and you should aim to give back as much as you take as a whole.
- Generosity
Giving back, even in a small way is the best way to increase your influence. People love individuals who work hard and provide back and there is no better PR than doing a good deed for a good cause whether you are an entrepreneur or not.
Now get out there and make it occur!
