What is Your Marketing and Selling Style?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Which option (set of words) describe you best?

  • A.
    Being first or best / Fast pacing / Quick decision-making
  • B.
    Demonstrating patience and understanding / Receptivity / Inclusion
  • C.
    Spontaneity / Energy / People and large groups
  • D.
    Structure / Systems / Facts versus fluffy stories
• 2.
  I am best at:

  • A.
    Thinking things through to create a well-rounded plan
  • B.
    Forming strategic connections through frequent networking
  • C.
    Achieving results and outcomes by taking decisive action and delegation
  • D.
    Nurturing and supporting others
• 3.
  My colleagues would best describe me as…

  • A.
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    A risk-taker
  • B.
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    A perfectionist
  • C.
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    A great listener
  • D.
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    A brainstormer
• 4.
  I am most passionate about:

  • A.
    Serving others and making meaningful contributions
  • B.
    Following my heart and having fun in everything I do
  • C.
    Transforming my newest idea into a stand out product or service
  • D.
    Researching, testing, publishing or documenting
• 5.
  If I could choose to only focus on one marketing strategy for my business, it would be…

  • A.
    Writing and publishing white papers and reports 
  • B.
    Attending in-person events and conferences
  • C.
    Contacting decision-makers to let them know how I can help them solve their problems
  • D.
    Composing careful comments to social media posts to support and motivate people who are struggling
• 6.
  If I were to meet a potential customer or client in an elevator, I would...

  • A.
    Pitch my business and give out my card, maybe invite them for coffee or a drink
  • B.
    Ask about their own business model and seek opportunity to unobtrusively mention mine
  • C.
    Be friendly, yet reserved and later wish I was more assertive...
  • D.
    Basically have an appointment secured or contract signed before getting off the lift
• 7.
  My business plan is …

  • A.
    Non existent.  What is it and do I need one? Or, thanks, I'll just wing it.
  • B.
    Started, but incomplete.  It bored me.
  • C.
    Short, simple and clear. 
  • D.
    A banker or loan officer's dream. Clear on my metrics and regularly measure progress.
  • E.
    Answer E
• 8.
  I tend to primarily attract new clients via...

  • A.
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    Relationship building and referrals
  • B.
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    Speaking and training engagements
  • C.
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    Social Media Engagement
  • D.
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    Internet search, blogging, email marketing
• 9.
  When selling my services, I tend to...

  • A.
    Dread that part of the conversation and approach in a hesitant manner.
  • B.
    Consult my price sheet, which may or may not be in spreadsheet :-)
  • C.
    Jump right in and tell them how it works and what it costs
  • D.
    Create some confusion as I might run short on time to properly and clearly explain my offerings
• 10.
  Overall, today I would rank marketing and selling my offerings as...

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  • A.
    Unrecognizable, uncomfortable and unsuccessful
  • B.
    Barely, basic and boring
  • C.
    Insightful, improving and inspiring
  • D.
    Proactive, purposeful and polished

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  You're a Connector!

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  As a Connector, you're the subtle influencer and calming agent amongst crisis and chaos. You genuinely care about others and are very dependable. You're known as a great listener and are good at keeping confidences. Therefore, people are more likely to trust you.
• 2.
  You're an Energizer!

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  You thrive on energy, engagement and activity. You are outgoing, spontaneous and confident. You're always looking at the big picture and like to start new projects.
• 3.
  You're a Developer!

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  You're passionate about creating systems/processes that support day-to-day operations. You think things through before taking action. You ensure that everything always runs as smoothly as possible. You're driven by making these processes more efficient.
• 4.
  You're a Trail Blazer!

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  As a natural born Trail Blazer, you live to make things happen. You take charge, make decisions take action and get things done. Since you're up for like challenges, you like to juggle multiple endeavors at once. You're driven by accomplishment, and sometimes creativity, and love taking ideas and turning them into a reality.