Most people assume that professionals and business owners are all extroverts. That is simply not true. In my own mastermind group many of the business owners that I share ideas with are actually shy people by nature. They have learned that in order to grow a business they need to overcome their natural shyness and develop a plan to self-promote.

Here are 4 tips that can help an introvert become a master self-promoter!

1. When speaking in public here are the two words you should live by. Be prepared. Off the cuff, on the fly, winging it or going with the flow are not strategies you should use!

2. Position yourself as an expert with the written word versus the verbal communication. Whether it is by creating a blog, posting on social networking sites or submitting articles to web sites or publications, Showcase your expertise through your writing!

3. Host a business event. By hosting you will get the necessary PR as the mastermind behind the event without having to be onstage.

4. Network. Develop a few easy conversation starters and let the others talk. Consider surrounding yourself with an extrovert and don’t forget to smile!

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