{"id":35613,"date":"2023-08-17T13:13:55","date_gmt":"2023-08-17T05:13:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qnet.net\/?p=34233"},"modified":"2025-10-08T17:42:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T09:42:25","slug":"manage-relationships-difficult-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/uncategorized\/manage-relationships-difficult-times\/","title":{"rendered":"VP David Sharma\u2019s Strategies for Maintaining Healthy Personal and Business Relationships During Difficult Times"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<iframe allowfullscreen=\"false\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audio.beyondwords.io\/m\/6682815\" frameborder=\"0\" id=\"speechkit-io-iframe\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"display: none\"><\/iframe><script src=\"https:\/\/proxy.beyondwords.io\/npm\/@beyondwords\/audio-player@latest\/dist\/module\/iframe-helper.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping a business going in tough times can be challenging, especially when entrepreneurs constantly face situations beyond their control, such as pandemics, economic downturns and wars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How does one even continue to record positive returns amid turmoil and uncertainty? How do you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/en-au\/growth-strategies\/how-to-lead-through-tough-times-and-bounce-back-stronger\/348973\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">manage relationships and motivate team members and downlines<\/a>? How do entrepreneurs themselves, as their business\u2019s most important asset, stay <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/allbusiness\/2021\/01\/23\/10-ways-for-entrepreneurs-to-power-through-tough-times\/?sh=46f14393e32c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">driven and focused<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to V Partner David Sharma, business owners must consider numerous things in times of crisis, and the most crucial among the many concerns \u2014 particularly in direct selling, which&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/qnet.net\/2020\/07\/01\/chief-essence-of-direct-selling-with-qnet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">revolves around strong relationship-building&nbsp;<\/a>\u2014 is maintaining one\u2019s various connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"VP David Sharma shares his heartfelt definition of home\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ASQYtvngkPU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Direct selling thrives on the power of personal connections and building trust with customers and team members. As a seasoned entrepreneur and a highly respected QNET leader, VP David understands the pivotal role of communication, empathy, and support in nurturing and fortifying these bonds. By fostering a culture that values these qualities, businesses can maintain a sense of unity and purpose even in the face of adversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are his five tips for sustaining and strengthening professional and personal relationships in challenging times:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Be open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many businesses have an aversion to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/growing-a-business\/startups-use-the-power-of-transparency-to-earn-customer\/444103\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">transparency<\/a>, with business owners preferring to keep cards close to their chest in hard times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet, openness is never more important for fostering authenticity and trust, both with customers and team members, than when you and your business are struggling. Endeavour to communicate honestly about difficulties and what you and your business can and can\u2019t do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, if you\u2019re privileged to have loyal customers and team members, it means they care for and trust you and your business. So, look to reciprocate that faith by being truthful and open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Check-in regularly<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/qnet.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/african-american-student-walking-street-talking-phone_1303-12695-1.webp\" alt=\"Man in yellow jacket smiling looking at phone outside on sidewalk \" class=\"wp-image-33623\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Staying in touch is challenging at the best of times and can be more difficult during periods of adversity. Nevertheless, it\u2019s vital to make an effort to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbesagencycouncil\/2018\/05\/22\/15-easy-ways-to-improve-communication-between-team-members-and-clients\/?sh=24e82adc7774\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">routinely reach<\/a> out to clients, team members, and even friends and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This doesn\u2019t necessarily mean you have to pencil in daily or weekly calls and\/or meet-ups. But it does mean you should aim to connect regularly via email, text or even <a href=\"https:\/\/qnet.net\/2022\/06\/15\/qnet-business-social-media-toolkit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">social media<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, social media should never take the place of physical interactions. But when used right, a quick message or comment on a post can help improve business and personal connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Seek feedback<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/qnet.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/girls-looking-at-phone-over-coffee-copy.webp\" alt=\"Three woman laughing together looking at phone\" class=\"wp-image-39777\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/girls-looking-at-phone-over-coffee-copy.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/girls-looking-at-phone-over-coffee-copy-540x304.webp 540w, https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/girls-looking-at-phone-over-coffee-copy-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/girls-looking-at-phone-over-coffee-copy-860x484.webp 860w, https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/girls-looking-at-phone-over-coffee-copy-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As you strive to connect personally and professionally, it\u2019s important to recognise that healthy communication isn\u2019t just one way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As such, look to provide avenues for customers and team members as well as friends and acquaintances to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/leadership\/how-entrepreneurs-can-use-effective-feedback-to-stay\/365388\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">provide feedback<\/a> on what they may be feeling about everything from the products and services you\u2019re offering to the challenges they themselves may be facing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are, of course, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/theyec\/2020\/06\/30\/nine-effective-ways-to-collect-and-use-customer-feedback\/?sh=305cc7f21a3b\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">many ways to garner feedback<\/a> in terms of business, with surveys being among the preferred methods. Yet one of the best and easiest ways is to pick up the phone and speak to your contacts personally.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Offer assistance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just as communication ought to be reciprocal, so should the practice of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/leadership\/12-easy-and-efficient-ways-entrepreneurs-can-help-others\/334027\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">offering help when in need<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, relationships, whether professional or personal, can come off as superficial and hollow when only one party appears to be benefiting. Hence, look to see how you can offer assistance to customers, downlines and other contacts when it\u2019s they who appear to be struggling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can you put a previously agreed-to deal on hold for a customer? What about taking some of the load off of an overwhelmed team member?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every little bit helps and goes a long way in forging rich and strong bonds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Be adaptable<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many things in life and business benefit from clearly defined rules. Yet, our relationships are one of the few things we should never be rigid about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you recall how the recent periods of flux necessitated direct sellers to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/starting-a-business\/5-characteristics-to-help-you-succeed-in-the-toughest-of\/438039\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">adapt and respond<\/a> to new trends and needs? That\u2019s exactly how entrepreneurs should approach their various connections, i.e. with a readiness to change things up and adapt for those who matter most.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always bear in mind that challenges are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/en-in\/entrepreneurs\/how-to-turn-entrepreneurial-obstacles-into-opportunity\/322809\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">part and parcel of entrepreneurship<\/a>. Nevertheless, how ready, willing and able we are to rise above the challenges for ourselves, our business and the people around us can truly set us apart.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Keeping a business going in tough times can be challenging, especially when entrepreneurs constantly face situations beyond their control, such as pandemics, economic downturns and wars. How does one even continue to record positive returns amid turmoil and uncertainty? How do you manage relationships and motivate team members and downlines? 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