by smoothsale | Jan 6, 2014 | Business Development, career, clientele, clients, communication, Customer service, Entrepreneurs, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, personal brand, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Retracing Steps to Begin Anew Have you ever made an error that felt like a major “whoops”? This applies to career, entrepreneurship, and personal endeavors. Many times these events involve other people. Speaking from personal...
by smoothsale | Dec 30, 2013 | Business Development, career, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, job-seekers, Mindset, personal brand, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
“KISS: Keep it Simple Stupid…” During the first formal sales training I ever experienced, I heard the instructor declare, “KISS: Keep it Simple Stupid.” Two conversations today brought that saying to mind, and...
by smoothsale | Dec 27, 2013 | Business Development, career, clientele, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, job-seekers, leadership, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Does Your Work Adequately Represent You? In conversation with many younger people, it appears they are dissatisfied with the career path they have chosen. Some will remain as employees choosing to interview for an improved position elsewhere in the New Year,...
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 23, 2013 | Business Development, career, clientele, clients, communication, Entrepreneurs, leadership, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
“‘Tis the season to be jolly career and personal…” While the holidays are usually a joyous time for friends and family to gather, some people experience additional stress. For example, you may need to prepare extra food, add...
