Business Growth
How Listening Well Can Improve Your Business & Life
I doubt that I have to tell you that our culture has a problem with listening. Turn on the news and it’s abundantly clear. Even at family gatherings, lack of listening and understanding can grow into hostility and resentment. And in the business world, not listening closely leads to conflict, dissatisfied customers, and missed opportunities.…
Read MoreThe Difference That Makes (or Breaks) the Sale
You know the four words most dreaded at the end of a sales presentation? “I’ll think about it…” Every sales professional hears this from time to time, and there are smart strategies to respond to “I’ll think about it” that turn it into “Yes!” With that said, if your prospects are regularly telling you that…
Read MoreThis Valentine’s Day, Show Everyone Some Love & Appreciation
Tuesday is February 14th, and while some people think of Valentine’s Day as a “Hallmark holiday” invented to sell greeting cards, I encourage you to think beyond this cynical label. As you make plans with your loved one, buy treats for the children in your life, and pick out chocolates and flowers, it’s worth asking:…
Read MoreIt’s Not Too Late to Break Out of Your Rut in 2023
Sales is something I’ve always had a natural knack for. That doesn’t mean I didn’t work hard at it, and it doesn’t mean I’ve never stumbled, but sales and networking are strengths of mine. That’s why I do what I do. Every entrepreneur has strong points. Some of us excel at strategic planning, while others…
Read MoreNever Enough Time? Here’s the Best Solution
Do you ever feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day? As busy entrepreneurs and professionals, it’s easy to have a to do list 3 times longer than you could ever get done in a single day. Your time is finite. Your time to work, your time to be with your family…
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