by smoothsale | Dec 4, 2013 | Business Development, career, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Customer service, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
The Best Strategy of All One of my favorite tweets that I posted is “When you tell the truth you never have to change your story”. Unfortunately some people in the corporate arena as well as entrepreneurs have a need to heed that lesson. For...
by smoothsale | Dec 3, 2013 | communication, Entrepreneurs, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Holiday Gatherings Every year-end, we recall the hilarious movie, “Home for the Holidays”. The movie focused on the quirkiness of family members and all the trappings that went with the holiday. No doubt most of us can relate. As this might...
by smoothsale | Nov 29, 2013 | Business Development, career, clientele, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Relationships, Sales
Try Something New While In conversation with another, I learned she worked with prison inmates convicted of the worst crimes and sentenced to death. Her observation was that while you encounter seemingly nice people in restaurants, department stores or walking in a...
by smoothsale | Nov 28, 2013 | Business Development, career, communication, Customer service, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, leadership, Marketing, Mindset, Relationships
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! For all those who celebrate – have a wonderful day with friends and family. And those who do not celebrate this occasion, take time this coming weekend to recognize what you are most thankful for, apply to your business development or...
by smoothsale | Nov 22, 2013 | Business Development, career, clientele, clients, communication, Customer service, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Relationships, Sales
Your Response is Responsible for…. Did you realize your response and timing of it are responsible for your marketing message regarding customer service, dependability and personal brand all at the same time? This question comes about because yesterday, I...
by smoothsale | Nov 21, 2013 | Business Development, career, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Customer service, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Proper Acknowledgment that Encourages More The power of “Thank You” is enormous as it acknowledges the help someone else provided you. However, story-telling is all the more powerful. Upon giving your appreciation to another, include...
