by smoothsale | Sep 19, 2013 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Customer service, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
To Tell the Truth Every once in a while we are faced with embarrassing situations particularly in the workplace or with clientele. In my opinion, the best action is to tell the truth. When you stick to the truth and are loyal to your principles, you...
by smoothsale | Sep 18, 2013 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
When Does the Meeting Officially End? The above question was recently asked of me on an interview. The obvious answer is when both parties agree it’s over – whether it be a job interview or a prospective meeting for a sale. However, exceptions...
by smoothsale | Sep 16, 2013 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Customer service, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Lessons Learned from the Field My creative mind always observes scenarios with attention to how lessons may be applied to sales meetings or interviews. Here is what I learned this past week: 1. RESPECT – the Aretha Franklin method works best. No...
by smoothsale | Sep 13, 2013 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect
Communication Style Reveals Your Brand We hear about personality styles. Some recruiters provide personality tests for their clients in order to get a better handle on which type of position they are best suited. At the same time, entrepreneurs should be...
by smoothsale | Sep 12, 2013 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Demonstrate “Why”? Upon interviewing for a job or attempting to sell to another, the question the other party will have is “Why should I care about hiring you?” How you answer will dictate your outcome. 1. Prior to meeting, research...
by smoothsale | Sep 9, 2013 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Sales
Revitalize Old into New Strategies Everyone tells us content is king and many entrepreneurs have created original content through the years. The question is, where does your content from earlier years sit today? Is some out of date, is the technology...
