When looking for a coach, virtual assistant, expert, etc… to help you in your business, it is up to you to follow through. It’s not their job to chase you down, beat you over the head and make them hire you.
I get numerous requests per month for free consultations in my coaching and virtual assistant businesses. If the requester gives me general times they are available, I reply with an email giving them a choice of two times that work for me. At that point, it is up to them to tell me if either of those times work for them. Generally, that works out fine.
However, I occasionally get someone who does not give me any clue as to when they are available. In that case, I ask them to give me two or three SPECIFIC times over the next week that will work for them. Generally, they will reply with general times that work (ex. I’m free Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning). At that point, I will just pick one time that fits what they gave me and ask them to verify that time is good for them. Many times, I do not hear back. Other times, I do hear back and I call at that time and…what do you know…they don’t answer.
I’m thinking of changing my policy. I’m going to start sending people to my online calendar to schedule a time for their consultation. They will get a phone number to call and if they miss their appointment, they will not get another free consultation. That should take care of the inconsideration of some people. I hope…
