by smoothsale | Jan 13, 2014 | Business Development, career, clientele, clients, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, job-seekers, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Best Policy for Building Relationships is… A good friend kindly wrote a testimonial on behalf of my inspirational speaking and sales training. These are treasured, saved, and used accordingly. The problem was she is an excellent writer but the...
by smoothsale | Jan 10, 2014 | Business Development, career, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, job-seekers, Mission, personal brand, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Dilemmas Require Community Perspective An intriguing problem presented itself this week requiring a community of varied focused entrepreneurs. Hearing multiple opinions on difficult decisions may save you a lot of time and money. The bonus is...
by smoothsale | Jan 6, 2014 | Business Development, career, clientele, clients, communication, Customer service, Entrepreneurs, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, personal brand, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Retracing Steps to Begin Anew Have you ever made an error that felt like a major “whoops”? This applies to career, entrepreneurship, and personal endeavors. Many times these events involve other people. Speaking from personal...
by smoothsale | Dec 30, 2013 | Business Development, career, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, job-seekers, Mindset, personal brand, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
“KISS: Keep it Simple Stupid…” During the first formal sales training I ever experienced, I heard the instructor declare, “KISS: Keep it Simple Stupid.” Two conversations today brought that saying to mind, and...
by smoothsale | Dec 24, 2013 | Business Development, career, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Transform Holiday Joy into New Year Business 1. Avoid getting tipsy and then driving to ensure a great New Year. 2. Apply your appreciation expressed during the holidays to the people you encounter throughout the New Year. 3. Move from generosity of material gifts...
by smoothsale | Dec 23, 2013 | Business Development, career, clientele, clients, communication, Entrepreneurs, leadership, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
“‘Tis the season to be jolly career and personal…” While the holidays are usually a joyous time for friends and family to gather, some people experience additional stress. For example, you may need to prepare extra food, add...