A Lesson Learned

Man did I screw up big time.  I decided to take a couple of days off and head up to my cabin .  Packed up my wife and dog, grabbed my fishing poll, and headed up north to Sage Lake. We have a cabin on a island there.  It is located in Ogemaw County near Hale Michigan.  We love it !. In my haste to get on the road,  I forgot to change my vacation setting’s on my email accounts.  I also forgot my wireless card for my laptop. “ I am on a island mind you”. I am always available for my prospects and my team members, even when I am gone for a few days. UNTIL NOW. Here it is Friday morning, raining, cold, have nothing to do, and I forgot my wireless card for my computer.  What a dumb a_ _ .   Not only that… I just started a huge campaign for my business, and I have no way to follow up with my prospects.  When I get home Sunday afternoon my email inbox will be out of control.  It will take me a couple days just to catch up.  Thinking about the lost revenue from my mistake has got me pissed big time. The point I am trying to make here.  I am in business.  I treat my business like a business. My mistake will cost me.  ALWAYS leave a way for your team or  prospects a way to get a hold of you.  No matter what.  People have questions and need support. The only saving grace I have is my cell phone number I leave on my signature file. I hope you learned a lesson from my mistake. Always,  and I mean always, leave a way for people to get a hold of you.  Be disciplined enough to change you email settings before you go on vacation.   Chris Yule