You're never fully dressed without a smile

I really like this song from the musical "Annie" - "You're never fully dressed without a smile." What a great concept and slogan for salespeople.

We talk about the importance of a smile for conveying friendliness, confidence, and a willingness to help. We talk about how a smile is contagious - that we can give ours to others to help them improve their mood.

But, how often do we talk about or think of putting on a smile as part of our daily wardrobe?

So let's start getting dressed in the morning with a smile and make sure to continue wearing it all day.

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24 comments • Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer • May 22 2009 12:44PM

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I like this a lot.  thanks

Posted by Cindy Edwards CRS GRI PMN Northeast Tennessee 423-677-6677 (RE/MAX Checkmate) about 3 years ago

Great song Steve!  You are so right about the smile, too!  Have a wonderful weekend and Memorial Day!

Mary

Posted by Bruce & Mary Smith REALTORS® Savannah Lakes Village McCormick SC (Savannah Lakes Homes) about 3 years ago

Great advice!     By spreading that smile around, we might be making a real difference in the lives of those who receive it.

Posted by Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) about 3 years ago

Great stuff....I put mine on today...keeping it on for the weekend.

Posted by Larry Bettag - Cherry Creek Mortgage about 3 years ago

Cindy,

Thanks. I like your comments a lot, too. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) about 3 years ago

Bruce and Mary,

Thank you. Keep smiling and enjoy a great weekend. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) about 3 years ago

Li,

Absolutely. We definitiely can impact the lives of others with a smile or kind word. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) about 3 years ago

I am fully dressed today!  Thanks for the reminder-I should never be partially naked.  Have a wonderful weekend.

Posted by Xinh Truong (Connect Realty.Com, Inc.) about 3 years ago

Can't type. Need hands to cover myself. :-))

Posted by Irene Kennedy Realtor® in Northwestern NJ (Weichert) about 3 years ago

Steve - I have mine on today as well. thanks for making me fully dressed...:-)

Posted by Robert Hammerstein (Coldwell Banker Hillsdale New Jersey) about 3 years ago

....and most importantly on the phone as it shows in the tone of voice.  Be happy.....your alive.

Posted by Tim Moncrief (Bartlett Real Estate Group of Keller Williams ) about 3 years ago

Larry,

Good move. Be sure to wear it angain next week after the long weekend. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) about 3 years ago

Xinh,

We should never leave home or be anywhere without it. Thanks. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) about 3 years ago

Irene,

Great smile in your picture. I didn't mean we should only be wearing a smile. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) about 3 years ago

Bob,

You did that - by wearing and showing ypur smile. Thanks. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) about 3 years ago

Tim,

You're exactly right. It does "show" through the phone (also in email and comments). :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) about 3 years ago

Steve,

It seems like there are an awful lot of people who do not like show tunes. I like them myself.

Posted by Steven L. Smith, Bellingham, Wa. Home Inspector (King of the House Home Inspection, Inc) about 3 years ago

Steve,

I tend to like the peppy tunes. They can be quite motivating. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) about 3 years ago

Steve:  A smile is something none of us should ever be without.  It is what helps us make those great first impressions and convey a sense of security to clients who may be getting unpleasant news from us.

Posted by Chris Ann Cleland, Associate Broker, Northern VA (Long & Foster REALTORS®, Gainesville, VA) about 3 years ago

Chris Ann,

Absolutely right. Thanks for those great comments. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) about 3 years ago

Hi Steve-Putting on a smile should be like putting on shoes and socks. Just something you do. <SMILE>

Posted by Sharon Lee (Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance) about 3 years ago

Sharon,

Agreed. It is just something we do - maybe consciously at first. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) about 3 years ago

Steve - A great mindset - Thanks.

Posted by Jim Valentine (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates) about 3 years ago

Jim,

Thanks for the comments. Have a great holiday weekend. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) about 3 years ago

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