by smoothsale | Oct 18, 2010 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Customer service, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Are you “the shoemaker” or the exemplary business guru? The older generation’s favorite saying was, “the shoemaker’s children have no shoes”. I heard this repeatedly growing up. What does this have to do with...
by estutz | Oct 13, 2010 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Customer service, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Are your marketing and sales techniques working? Today was quite a day for hearing of and experiencing a variety of tactics that had me shaking my head in wonderment – that is, wondering how these well known folks are still in business: – Took the money...
by smoothsale | Oct 9, 2010 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
The potluck dinner seemed like a great application for collaboration… I have heard stories of strange potluck dinners. At one such event, everyone chose to bring a simple dish such as brownies so there was actually no dinner served. A simple marketing survey...
by smoothsale | Oct 8, 2010 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
How do you handle turbulence in your life? This year has been particularly turbulent for many including entrepreneurs struggling to remain in business and others to find jobs to continue their careers. Much may be learned from watching how various people handle tough...
by smoothsale | Oct 5, 2010 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Customer service, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Do you keep track or keep in touch? Over the years, I have kept in touch with a radio show host, Wayne Kelly, www.KBSRadio.ca – Canada. Wayne has great enthusiasm for life and a delightful sense of humor. In the past, I took his classes on media interviews and...
by smoothsale | Oct 4, 2010 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, job-seekers, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Do you sometimes act boldly? Every once in a while do you take a chance to apply for a job several steps over your head or attract clients that normally work with the “big guys”? When you have a fleeting thought of “I wonder if…” I...
