by smoothsale | Aug 15, 2013 | Business Development, clientele, clients, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Relationships, Sales
Give Every Opportunity an Opportunity! Have you had people approach you online about a job or collaborating on a project? As you become better known this occurs more frequently. How do you decide which offer to explore and which to dismiss? Below are...
by smoothsale | Aug 14, 2013 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Customer service, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
How much money do you expect? Frequently when meeting with potential employers on interviews or in meetings with prospective clients, we are asked about monetary compensation. For most people this is a very uncomfortable subject. Worse yet, they stutter...
by smoothsale | Aug 13, 2013 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Relationships, Sales
“When it rains it pours” It happened once again – multiple offers to collaborate all at the same time. Some say too much of a good thing isn’t good at all, but I believe it is. The positive side of thinking shows that you...
by smoothsale | Aug 12, 2013 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, job-seekers, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Are you reluctant to ask for favors? Most people will oblige helping another out upon request, and a smaller few will offer help without being asked. It’s a great policy to do the latter to further build relationships plus attract an increased...
by smoothsale | Aug 9, 2013 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Making the Most of Delays Many times we are faced with an old saying, “Hurry up and wait”! This can be very annoying and get our frame of mind on the wrong path for the day. People may show late to meetings, your mode of transportation may have...
by smoothsale | Aug 8, 2013 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Sales
How to position yourself to win the job or sale All sales, including career moves, begin with looking at the big picture. Speaking for yourself, upon an interview, what is the highest level capability you bring to the table? As for selling products and...