by smoothsale | Dec 26, 2013 | Business Development, career, clientele, communication, Customer service, Entrepreneurs, job-seekers, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships
A Real-Life Tale of Scrooge and the Holiday Spirit On Christmas eve, my husband and I took a direct bus from San Francisco to Petaluma. Only to our dismay, the bus driver was anything but nice. He did everything imaginable to discourage people from getting...
by smoothsale | Dec 24, 2013 | Business Development, career, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Transform Holiday Joy into New Year Business 1. Avoid getting tipsy and then driving to ensure a great New Year. 2. Apply your appreciation expressed during the holidays to the people you encounter throughout the New Year. 3. Move from generosity of material gifts...
by smoothsale | Dec 13, 2013 | Business Development, career, clients, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Managing Time and appointments For some being punctual is an art while for others it is a mystery at best case. Most people fall somewhere in the middle. Experiencing heavy traffic where we are currently visiting, I thought a few tips might be in order: 1....
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 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...
