by smoothsale | May 12, 2014 | Business Development, career, clientele, communication, Entrepreneurs, job-seekers, Mindset, personal brand, Relationships, Sales
Keeping the Door Open for Future Sales You may spend considerable time with a prospective client only to hear “No”. Or you may have spent considerable time preparing for and travelling to a job interview only to hear “No”. The...
by smoothsale | May 10, 2014 | Business Development, career, clientele, communication, Entrepreneurs, job-seekers, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, personal brand, Prospect, Sales
Growing Orchids is similar to Business Development Everyone has an opinion as to how orchids should be grown and cared for to have them regenerate blossoms year after year. According to “everyone” I am incompetent caring for my orchid. Luckily...
by smoothsale | May 5, 2014 | Business Development, career, clientele, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, job-seekers, Marketing and Sales, personal brand, Sales
Difficult People Lead to Improved Strategies During a painful conversation recently, reminders from my past came through loud and clear. And these reminders are what served me well both in my sales career with associated interviews, as well as...
by smoothsale | May 1, 2014 | Business Development, career, clientele, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, job-seekers, Mindset, personal brand, Prospect, Sales
Job Hunt and Business Prospecting Are the Same Many people today are seeking better positions for their career climb upward. The job hunt follows the sales cycle. The more accepting one is of this idea, the shorter time period will be spent...
by smoothsale | Apr 30, 2014 | Business Development, career, clientele, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Mindset, personal brand, Relationships, Sales
Sassy Sometimes Works Stepping up to the plate to play in business is sometimes an essential piece for working with the opposite sex. To do this though, you can’t possibly try to fit in. Instead, it’s imperative more than ever you be...
by smoothsale | Apr 29, 2014 | Business Development, career, clientele, communication, Entrepreneurs, job-seekers, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, personal brand, Prospect, Sales
Struggle Between Mind and Soul For some it’s a habit to focus on the traditional way of thinking and they struggle with saying “Yes” to new offers of opportunity. Making money the traditional way is usually at the heart of dilemmas for both...