by smoothsale | Jul 16, 2013 | Business Development, clientele, clients, communication, Customer service, Entrepreneurs, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Are You A Resource? Most of us routinely offer referrals, advice in our realm of expertise, and gladly offer a helping hand. But admittedly, I was slow in recognizing another way to be a resource. Perhaps the idea may prompt you to do something...
by smoothsale | Jul 15, 2013 | Business Development, clientele, clients, communication, Customer service, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
What does your business model say? Exchanging stories with friends, it appears that some insurance companies have the poorest of business models. And while some of these charge exorbitant fees, they are wasting huge amounts of dollars that could instead be...
by smoothsale | Jul 9, 2013 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Customer service, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Mission, Relationships, Sales
Moving bad karma to good karma Please be forewarned as this post is an unusual story that speaks to mindset and philosophy of building a better business or seeking work. If you want the end note upfront ~ occasionally bad things happen. But, we...
by smoothsale | Jul 7, 2013 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, job-seekers, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Relationships, Sales
Eliminate the Excuses! Let’s face it, sometimes life just gets in the way. You have an exciting appointment and don’t want to miss the opportunity but suddenly the car isn’t yours, your child needs to be somewhere or an unforeseen...
by smoothsale | Jul 3, 2013 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Accepting Collaborative Projects The past couple of weeks have presented numerous “opportunities” to partake in paid programs, collaborate, host shows and be interviewed. Many of the fee-based projects sound wonderful and as if they...
by smoothsale | Jul 2, 2013 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Customer service, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Your Last Impression Seals the Sale We are forever hearing about making a good first impression which obviously is important, but hardly anyone speaks about the final impression – this is at least equally important if not more important. Your very last...