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My Best Cold Calling Tip

Posted March 24, 2016

Earlier today, I posted the following . . . Your “connections” are more valuable once you move them off your computer screen and into real time. Too many times we forget that while we keep them nestled away, on screen and if we’re being completely honest, usually without interaction. There’s a simple cure that I’ve … continue reading »

What Every Sales Rep Needs To Know About Their Social Network

Posted March 24, 2016

Your “connections” are more valuable once you move them off your computer screen and into real time. Too many times we forget that while we keep them nestled away, on screen and if we’re being completely honest, usually without interaction. There’s a simple cure that I’ve been teaching on this blog since 2010. Start alphabetically … continue reading »

Why Social Selling Isn't Optional

Posted March 23, 2016

I wanted to offer several thoughts on why all this “social selling” stuff really isn’t optional anymore! 1) There are now almost 3 Billion social networking accounts worldwide and that number is expected to reach about 5 Billion in the next 2 years. There are approximately 200 million blogs worldwide and according to Technoratic, the number … continue reading »

Why You Had Better Have A Plan When It Comes To LinkedIn

Posted March 20, 2016

A few years back, I had a really bad LinkedIn experience that unfortunately, many of you are experiencing today. In fact, it was so bad, that I actually quit LinkedIn, but then had a change of heart, that enabled me to bring in 45 clients, in 30 days; On the same social network that I … continue reading »

Does Your Network Know You Exist?

Posted March 19, 2016

Most of the people that send me invites on LinkedIn, send the invite and then disappear into the shadows. I might see them every once in a while posting something, but that’s about it. And yet; I always hear sales reps mentioning that people buy from those they; Know, Like and Trust! Even though there’s … continue reading »

The 5 Worst Ways To Lose A Connection At "Hello"

Posted March 17, 2016

Whether you’d like to acknowledge it or not, first impressions really do count! I really wish more people understood that statement to the point of living it while trying to connect with someone on LinkedIn! Here are 5 things you need to absolutely own if you want to make a favorable impression, right from “Hello”! … continue reading »

13 Super Easy Ways To Leverage LinkedIn

Posted March 15, 2016

1)    Invitation Templates . . . don’t use them! You’re better than that! Nothing says “I couldn’t be bothered taking 10 seconds to write you a personal message” more than those boring templates. Want to stand out? Don’t do what everyone else is doing. Don’t know what to write? How about starting with something you have … continue reading »

Are You A LinkedIn Dummy?

Posted March 14, 2016

Imagine, if you will, someone saying your words for you while you moved your mouth. You know, like a dummy. Now when I say “dummy” I don’t mean it in the context of being an idiot, I’m talking about a “dummy” as in a ventriloquist saying your words for you! Kind of a weird thing … continue reading »

To Sell More You Might Have To Fight More!

Posted March 13, 2016

In this week’s Quick Tip I talk about something that we all do, but many times we don’t realize it and yet; It can make or break our sales results! Before you check out this week’s Quick Tip, have you downloaded my app yet? Once you do, you’ll get free access to over 200 free … continue reading »

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