To include your picture or NOT? April 1st, 2008
Originally published at The Voss Report
You dont have to have the greatest card on the earth. Most people if they were charismatic and left an impression in my mind I remember them when I look at their card. People buy people who sell and appeal to them. Remember THEY BUY YOU.
Business Card pictures Hello! Pictures are egotistical advertising. Just because your fellow industry people do it doesn’t mean you should jump off your friends bridge like your mom used to say. Do you know why my photo isnt on my business card? Cause I dont wanna scare away my business! Unless your a Barbie or a Ken doll, get your picture off your card and I’d say never put it on there. People especially nowadays are so judgmental and ‘jump to conclusion,’ do you really want someone to judge you before they get to meet who you really are.
I’ve owned over 20 companies and one was a modeling agency and Bikini Team. Guys used to say “Chris, I wish I could be you, hanging out with all those ‘hot’ people.” I’d say you have no idea how some of them are a personal nightmare! I’ve met SOME people that are beautiful on the outside but horrifically ugly as people internally. Beauty is skin deep. Bottom line you dont want people to judge you on your looks. Ever see someone’s photo on a card or billboard and start making fun of them in your head. People can be cynical.
As a Realtor I’d see someones photo on their card and and look forward to meeting them. I’d jump out of my shoes when I’d finally meet them and find they were unrecognizable and had been using the photo for the last 25 years. Then I’d be sad for them. Dont use your photo on your card, the worlds too cynical on looks. Its says more about you than you know.
And get rid of those cards!———-
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