First Impressions Matter

Why First Impressions Can Make or Break Your Business

March 19, 20251 min read

"You Have 7 Seconds to Win or Lose a Client – Here’s How to Get It Right"

Think about the last time you scrolled through a business page, met someone at an event, or landed on a website.

How fast did you decide if you trusted that person or brand?

Probably in seconds.

That’s the reality of first impressions in business. Clients don’t "think about it"—they feel it instantly. So, if your brand, profile, or pitch doesn’t make them say “YES, I need this!” in those first few moments, you’re losing them.

The First Impression Formula for Entrepreneurs:

1️⃣ Your Bio & Brand Statement: If someone lands on your profile, can they IMMEDIATELY tell what you do? (Ex: “I help [WHO] get [RESULT] by [METHOD]”)

2️⃣ Your Social Media Presence: Your content should match your message. A confused audience never buys.

3️⃣ Your Website & Visuals: Clean, professional, and easy to navigate. Don’t make people work to understand you.

🚀 Look at your own profiles, website, and intro statement.

Does it grab attention?

If not, fix it today!

💬 Let’s talk: What’s your biggest struggle with first impressions?

Offering business owners with Networking Expert tactics within a community to build trust & integrity.

LaDonna McAbee

Offering business owners with Networking Expert tactics within a community to build trust & integrity.

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