by smoothsale | Oct 22, 2014 | Business Development, career, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, Interviews, job-seekers, leadership, Mindset, personal brand, Prospect, Sales
Differentiate yourself to rise above the crowd Success depends on the authentic you commonly known as “your personal brand”. Differentiating yourself by understanding how those in your field deliver similar services, and all that’s...
by smoothsale | Oct 21, 2014 | Business Development, career, clientele, communication, Customer service, Entrepreneurs, Negotiation, personal brand, Relationships, Sales
Recognizing limits increases productivity The above title may sound a bit contradictory. However, the recognition of what your capacity is will prevent you from over-committing. Requests will frequently arrive but not all may be attended to given the goals...
by smoothsale | Oct 20, 2014 | Business Development, career, clientele, communication, Customer service, Entrepreneurs, Mindset, personal brand, Relationships, Sales
Apologies make the sun shine My apology was made seconds ago. I had to take steps to correct something erroneously posted on my behalf before it became visible to many. Time management dictates taking the direct path to get something done, and I took it....
by smoothsale | Oct 19, 2014 | Business Development, career, clientele, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, job-seekers, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Reconnecting produces better than expected results Your personal life many times reflects the better way to conduct business to experience far better results. Last night was no exception. Another couple, with whom we always enjoy speaking with at...
by smoothsale | Oct 18, 2014 | Business Development, career, clientele, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, job-seekers, Marketing and Sales, personal brand, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Relationship selling trumps egocentric sales every time So many factors depend upon your doing right by the clientele and those with whom you come into contact, that even if you lose the sale, you still have much to gain. A solid reputation is key for thriving...
by smoothsale | Oct 17, 2014 | Business Development, career, clientele, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, job-seekers, personal brand, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Conference strategy builds trust and business The Dreamforce Conference that took place this week, has grown almost exponentially in size. Admirably, it was so well strategized, that it, too, became another rousing success. From a sales...