by smoothsale | Dec 12, 2013 | Business Development, career, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect
Dress Rehearsal Shakespeare stated, “All the world is a stage and each must play his part.” Relating the above quote to interviewing and sales, it is wise to prepare with a dress rehearsal. To clarify, I’m not suggesting you act out a...
by smoothsale | Dec 11, 2013 | Business Development, career, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Customer service, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Sell More with the mindset of the Holidays The Holiday Season is about the spirit of giving. But what if you were to use this philosophy all year round – will it make a difference? I’m not referring solely to monetary giving but the...
by smoothsale | Dec 10, 2013 | Business Development, career, communication, Customer service, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, job-seekers, leadership, Mindset, Sales
Coping with Being “Swamped” The holidays add more “have to do’s” to our list of every day tasks, and many times special requests come in too. It’s difficult sometimes to complete all of the required tasks let alone find time...
by smoothsale | Dec 9, 2013 | Business Development, career, clientele, clients, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset
Mental Preparation Are you mentally prepared prior to every interaction when it comes to potential business? Do you feel energized or excited in regard to making the connection? Are you familiar with the other party, their business and do you know what you...
by smoothsale | Dec 6, 2013 | Business Development, career, clientele, clients, communication, Entrepreneurs, Interviews, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
The HolidayYou When we speak of Christmas and New Year’s Eve we generally think of happy times, as well as of those who become more forgiving and giving too. It’s curious why this isn’t the norm all year round. As a business professional, being a better...
by smoothsale | Dec 5, 2013 | Business Development, career, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Sales
Stuborness Can Be Good! Most often the adjective, “stubborn” is viewed in a bad light. However, when it comes to career, job seeking or business development and sales, being stubborn is almost a requirement. Having a goal in mind and pursuing it...
