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Move Beyond the Gatekeeper and Reach Your Sales Goals

April 24, 2024 | Comments Off on Move Beyond the Gatekeeper and Reach Your Sales Goals

Last week, we talked about the power of storytelling in effective sales conversations. But in order to tap into that powerful resource, you must first get through the decision maker’s door to make your pitch. And sometimes, we may be stopped before we can even step a foot over the threshold! That is because many…

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For More Effective Sales Conversations, Tap Into the Power of Storytelling

April 16, 2024 | Comments Off on For More Effective Sales Conversations, Tap Into the Power of Storytelling

A few weeks ago, we talked about the importance of finding and accepting public speaking opportunities, which are an entrepreneur’s fastest path to cash. This year, I have also shared my tips for perfecting your sales pitch and building your personal brand. All three of these topics share a critical component: our ability to tell…

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Why Knowing Your Business’s Numbers Is Essential to Growth

April 10, 2024 | Comments Off on Why Knowing Your Business’s Numbers Is Essential to Growth

If math wasn’t your favorite subject in school, trust me: you are not alone. Often the creative types who are driven to be innovative, pave their own paths, and build their own businesses just aren’t engrossed in the numbers. They’d often rather be networking, selling, marketing—anything but number crunching. Can you relate? Luckily, every entrepreneur…

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Adopt a Champion’s Mentality and Achieve Greatness in Your Field

April 3, 2024 | Comments Off on Adopt a Champion’s Mentality and Achieve Greatness in Your Field

It’s no secret that I love college basketball, and the Women’s NCAA Tournament is one of my favorite times of the year. March Madness always reminds me of the special year my 1976 Berry College women’s basketball team won a National Championship. The picture at the right is of the team, including our inspiring Coach…

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Let the Light of Easter Inspire and Uplift You

March 27, 2024 | Comments Off on Let the Light of Easter Inspire and Uplift You

I have been thinking about candles lately. Maybe that’s because my dear husband, Mike, presented me with a dessert yesterday dotted with candles for my birthday (no need for anyone to count how many!). He is so good at spoiling me, and I am lucky to celebrate another trip around the sun with him at…

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