by smoothsale | Nov 2, 2014 | communication, Entrepreneurs, Interviews, job-seekers, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Talking to Martians Hearing someone say, “we will have UI meeting tomorrow”, I stopped to ask, what does “UI” stand for”? The look I received was priceless – almost as if I were the Martian. But I did learn the initials stand for...
by smoothsale | Oct 31, 2014 | Business Development, career, clientele, communication, Entrepreneurs, Interviews, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, personal brand, Relationships, Sales
Overcoming ‘no’ to get to ‘Yes!’ Does it seem as if selling your services or your talent on interviews is almost impossible, and that you might be better off quitting or not trying any longer? If you are hearing the answer, ‘No’ too many times, it...
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 15, 2014 | Business Development, career, clientele, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, Interviews, job-seekers, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Sales process exists for improved results There are certain practices when developing the sale for business or career that are essential in order to build trust, likeability and ultimately, the end goal you have in mind. When you implement pieces of the overall...
by smoothsale | Oct 14, 2014 | Business Development, career, clientele, closing, communication, Customer service, Entrepreneurs, Interviews, job-seekers, Relationships, Sales
The “ask” creates unlimited opportunity The shy or demure person, who may be as equally talented as the more outgoing, will not be as likely to get as far ahead in business or career. That’s why a “friendly ask” is the best tool for...
by smoothsale | Oct 4, 2014 | Business Development, career, clientele, communication, Entrepreneurs, Interviews, job-seekers, personal brand, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Visual clues indicate future business Seasoned sales professional literally look at the entire picture in order to appropriately build the relationship, build business possibilities, and finally, secure the sale. The clues exist everywhere, but the most...
