Soul Surgery!

Posted September 27, 2010

Just a quick reminder that . . . The “No” you just heard The obstacle you are now facing The difficult client you are dealing with Even that moment when you ask yourself . . . “Will I make it happen?” Is just life performing some soul surgery . . . You can’t see it … continue reading »

14 New Account Acquisition Strategies!

Posted September 26, 2010

Today, I want to challenge your thinking and get you thinking of different ways to bring in business! Fasten your seat belts! 1)    Go Where The Money Is: When the FBI finally caught up with the infamous bank robber Willie Sutton they asked him “WTF dude, what’s up with the all the bank robbin?” (or … continue reading »

Starting Your Week Differently!

Posted September 25, 2010

We humans can really become creatures of habit! We tend to cling to the same activities and soon find ourselves running the same tired plays over and over again. Now in keeping with true “It’s the beginning of a new week dude” tradition, I thought it might be cool to offer you some plays that … continue reading »

The Breakfast Club

Posted September 24, 2010

Act I I remember when I was growing up my Dad and I would go out for breakfast together on a Saturday morning. We never planned for these breakfasts, they would just sort of happen when Dad popped his head into my room and asked if I wanted to go. Call me a wuss but … continue reading »

The "Story" Of Social Media

Posted September 23, 2010

he story of social media isn’t a tale that begins with a “once upon a time” or even with a Jedi like “A long, long time ago, on a fan page far, far away” The story is so much more profound than that. One might argue that the “story” of social media is the content we … continue reading »

The Opportunities Are There Dude!

Posted September 23, 2010

Sometimes we confuse a lack of opportunity with opportunities that are there but we just haven’t found yet. This week’s 2 minute sales tip jumps all over that concept! Invest 2 minutes in yourself by checking out this audio and then . . . Let’s get out there and sell something gang! Powered by Podbean.com … continue reading »

When Life Throws You Curves . . .

Posted September 22, 2010

Life throws you curves but you learn to swerve – Rascal Flats Looks like the dude in the picture didn’t swerve, huh? Can I get a group “Ouch!”? Seems like lots of curves being thrown at us these days from personal challenges to client challenges. Just to make it interesting, I’m sure there’s a curve … continue reading »

Selling Power Begins With Powerful Sales Leadership!

Posted September 22, 2010

I had an opportunity to attend the Selling Power Sales Leadership Conference the other day and wanted to share some of my take aways! Note: For those of you who might think Sales Leadership doesn’t apply to sales representatives, I would invite you to think differently. Leadership is not only exercised on a personal level … continue reading »

And The Winner Of The Worst Sales Pitch In The World Goes To…

Posted September 20, 2010

This is a guest post from my friend Marcus Sheridan. Yep, I finally have found him. After months of study, interviews, and analytics the decision has been made. So without further ado, the winner of the worst sales pitch in the world goes to…(insert drum roll here please)…. Ray…..aka Mr. SEO Expert Solicitor Guy!! I … continue reading »

Rethinking The Competitive Construct!

Posted September 19, 2010

How do you view your competitors? Do you respect them? Hate them? See them as taking food off your table? I once did a consulting project for a very successful entrepreneur who told me “Every business needs an evil empire to conquer. It drives everyone’s performance.” That’s certainly one way of looking at it! Today, … continue reading »

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