What are you wearing? And not asked in the manner of some creepy guy on the phone, but when you meet F2F with FE clients, how are you dressed? From what I gather on this forum, these folks are generally on the lower end of the economic spectrum. I'm thinking a full suit and tie may make them uncomfortable. So, what's your garb of choice when meeting with these folks?
What are you wearing???
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Many agents wear slacks, polo etc. Even seen a few wearing jeans that sell large amounts of FE. .
Personally, I have recently gone back to slacks, dress shirt, sport jacket , sometimes a tie, sometimes not. Perhaps it is just because I am more comfortable dressed like that but it seems to me I get a better reception from the folks I call on than when I was dressing casual instead of "professional" ..
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I've recently done the same, with the same result. I think as a younger man, I could rock the Dockers & Polo look. At my age now, though, I think it makes me look more like a "loser" to some people. But even when I was younger, I think wearing a starched button down shirt with a tie had a positive effect on both the client and me, as far as communicating professionalism. But I work mainly in inner city areas where the clientele responds well to people dressed like a "preacher". I don't think I'd wear a tie if I was working more in some North Texas small towns or rural communities. I'd probably go in jeans & boots instead.
I always wore a suit and tie when in the field. Not sure I would do that anymore though, but I would still dress professionally.
This subject has actually been talked about ad nauseam. From all of those discussions I have gleaned that it all starts with what you're comfortable wearing without going to one extreme or the other. (In other words, no shorts and flip-flops ((even though I have sold some dressed like that)).
This subject has actually been talked about ad nauseam. From all of those discussions I have gleaned that it all starts with what you're comfortable wearing without going to one extreme or the other. (In other words, no shorts and flip-flops ((even though I have sold some dressed like that)).
Clean shirt, new shoes...
I don't care where I'm going to
silk suit, black tie
I don't need a reason why
Gold watch, diamond ring
I ain't missin' a single thing
Cuff links, stick pin
Cause when I step out, I'm gonna do you in
Top coat, top hat
I don't care cause my wallet's fat
Black shades, white gloves
Lookin' sharp, lookin' for love
They come runnin' as fast as they can
Because every girl's crazy about a sharp dressed man!
I don't care where I'm going to
silk suit, black tie
I don't need a reason why
Gold watch, diamond ring
I ain't missin' a single thing
Cuff links, stick pin
Cause when I step out, I'm gonna do you in
Top coat, top hat
I don't care cause my wallet's fat
Black shades, white gloves
Lookin' sharp, lookin' for love
They come runnin' as fast as they can
Because every girl's crazy about a sharp dressed man!
I think even there I would go business casual but would wear the boots instead of the dress shoes. Maybe even get a hat, even thought they would know immediately that I was all hat and no cattle.
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My thoughts were to wear Khakis or chinos with either a button down shirt or a polo, and a sport coat, no tie, while working the city. Maybe lose the coat and switch from dress shoe oxfords to boots for rural areas.
I'd like to avoid most of our nearby city as it's in the top 15 nationally for murder rates. Lots of unsafe areas for a short, stocky old white guy to be wandering around. I have a conceal carry permit, but try to avoid areas where I may actually need to use it.
I'd like to avoid most of our nearby city as it's in the top 15 nationally for murder rates. Lots of unsafe areas for a short, stocky old white guy to be wandering around. I have a conceal carry permit, but try to avoid areas where I may actually need to use it.
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I like the relaxed look. Sandals or crocs depends on weather. Nice pair of well worn blue jeans with a rope as belt, also skinny jeans on days I want to look young and awkward. I like tie dye T's but recently switched to hemp pull overs... they go better with my dreads and I have a place for my shades. I thought about gauges but settled on a nose ring, just thought it was a bit more professional. Sometimes I leave my tongue ring in and sometimes I take it out. And of course... I have my lead company tattooed to my neck so the client knows I'm a professional.
I love working with seniors...
I love working with seniors...
