by smoothsale | Jun 21, 2010 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Do you freely offer help? As you become known for offering help without expecting something in return, people will obviously take you up on your expertise. It is true, some will take advantage. But overall, most will be appreciative and remember your generosity. When...
by smoothsale | Jun 17, 2010 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Do you bottom line all activities? A very wise business coach advised me to bottom-line everything I do. In other words, he if each activity is bringing about (or will be) desired results and/or revenue vs. the expense involved? As soon as I heard those words, I made...
by smoothsale | Jun 14, 2010 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, leadership, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Did you know your business skills may save lives? The San Francisco Chronicle ran a story this morning about a retired salesman in Australia. Don Ritche lives across the way from a steep cliff overlooking the ocean which is used as a suicide jump. Don is 85 years old...
by smoothsale | May 31, 2010 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
On any given holiday take time to reflect on your journey and your secrets to success. This past week was remarkable (stories immediately below) having learned three important lessons. 1. For the first time in my life, this week, a doctor told me I was at the perfect...
by smoothsale | May 28, 2010 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Take time for YOU this holiday! My wish for you is that you take the time to enjoy the holiday, In particular, take a little special time for you to consider: For Job Seekers: 1. What you enjoy doing – can that be a career or business? 2. Seriously contemplate...
by smoothsale | May 24, 2010 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Are your decisions attracting the right opportunities? The strategy behind this one endeavor we undertake on a daily basis is so often overlooked yet profoundly affects our outcome. So whether you are seeking employment, clients or a significant other – prior to...
