The First Call
Are you afraid to call a potential client?
100 words, a story and a thought for you in business.
Sandy’s hand trembled as she dialled. Her heart raced—her entire business hung on this call. Would she stumble? Would the client hear her inexperience?
The phone rang twice.
“Hello?”
Her throat tightened. “Hi, this is Sandy. Jen referred me about organizing your office space.”
“Oh! I’ve been waiting for your call. Jen spoke highly of you. When can you start?”
Sandy blinked. “Wait, you… already decided?”
“Absolutely! I trust Jen, and I liked your proposal.”
Sandy exhaled, a smile breaking across her face. She’d faced the fear—and it melted faster than she’d imagined.
Facing our fears can be the hardest part of any new challenge. Sometimes, the obstacles we imagine are far bigger than reality. When you stand tall and take the first step, even unnerving situations can lead to surprising opportunities.
Have you ever hesitated to take a leap in your business, only to realize that the fear was much bigger than the challenge itself? How did you overcome it?