by smoothsale | Sep 10, 2014 | Business Development, career, clientele, communication, Entrepreneurs, Interviews, job-seekers, personal brand, Relationships, Sales
Admitting the unknown opens possibility The title produces a two-sided conversation. As a businessperson or a job seeker on an interview, keep in mind that your jargon (industry knowledge) is not familiar to everyone else. So before you lunge into using...
by smoothsale | Sep 8, 2014 | Business Development, career, Entrepreneurs, job-seekers, personal brand, Sales
Suduko models business experience You may think the title of today’s blog is a bit nutty, but for me it holds much merit. Even more surprising is that given my creative mind continually working, I find Sudoku very relaxing. In order to solve the...
by smoothsale | Sep 7, 2014 | Business Development, career, communication, Entrepreneurs, job-seekers, personal brand, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Buddy system magically grows business Today’s conversation, with a good friend and peer, found me doing something I never did before. Prior to hanging up the phone, I gave her three assignments to be completed before we speak again. She was in need...
by smoothsale | Sep 6, 2014 | Business Development, career, communication, Entrepreneurs, job-seekers, personal brand, Sales
Techniques for returned calls motivate business Sometimes getting a call returned from a prospective employer or client requires the art of sales techniques delivered with the Nice Girl methodology. On occasion, direct communication that eliminates...
by smoothsale | Sep 5, 2014 | Business Development, career, clientele, communication, Entrepreneurs, job-seekers, personal brand, Relationships, Sales
Be the valued resource to grow business On the opposite side of the sales table, I have been calling the people I view as valued resources to help with necessary projects. They were either those whose work I admire or service providers referred to me....
by smoothsale | Sep 3, 2014 | Business Development, career, communication, Entrepreneurs, Interviews, job-seekers, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, personal brand, Relationships, Sales
Meeting and interview recommendations A radio station, KFI AM, in Los Angeles, read an hilarious report of foolish actions people took during thousands of interviews. These pointers apply to traditional meetings too. Their report was obtained from an...
