by smoothsale | Nov 23, 2009 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Sales
“All the world is a stage and each must play his part.” – William Shakespeare What does this famous line have to do with business? My way of thinking says, “Everything!” When you interact with the public or prospects and clients, you need...
by smoothsale | Nov 19, 2009 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Relationships, Sales
“Vision without action is an illusion.” This morning I heard the above statement and wrote it down because I felt it was important enough to share. It was uttered by my friend and associate, Malathy Drew. Malathy and I became associated after I awakened...
by smoothsale | Nov 18, 2009 | Business Development, clientele, clients, communication, Customer service, Entrepreneurs, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Prospect, Relationships, Sales, Uncategorized
Do you know the worst and the best ways to develop business? The worst practice in business is endless bureaucracy. This generally occurs when it comes to customer service policies. Generally speaking, the bigger the company, the worse the bureaucracy unless they have...
by smoothsale | Nov 16, 2009 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, interviewing, Interviews, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales, Uncategorized
Do you operate as if you were the ocean? This morning I listened to Mary MacNab of Delphic Wave describe how to attract prosperity. She used the analogy of the waves of an ocean forever moving back and forth without tiring. Mary likened the waves to the give and take...
by smoothsale | Nov 12, 2009 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Relationships, Sales
Which position do you play? Today’s question could be referring to a sports team – or – business as in are you a leading contender? It was brought to my attention that Toyota is always in the lead for their industry because they Always devote a piece...
by smoothsale | Nov 10, 2009 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Do you listen to speakers on single or multiple levels? When you set your intentions and mindset on what you are going to gain from taking the time to listen to a speaker, you will make far more valuable use of your time. Use it as a learning experience on all levels....