Walk around Key West for any amount of time and you are bound to come across a rooster ambling down the street, clearly pretty much at ease and feeling right at home. It’s no big deal really, roosters are part of the Key West culture and contribute to the charm of the place. (On this, […]
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Laundry? Sales? It's All About Options
Sometimes I just love to do laundry. There’s a definitive start and end (for the load you’re doing anyway!) When you’re done you have a great feeling of accomplishment. It’s a solitary pursuit leaving your mind free to wander. There’s no possibility of rejection. If the clothes get clean you have SUCCEEDED! Today is one […]
Some Inexpensive or Free Sales "Ideas" to Attract Clients
Want more new clients? Of course you do? Have lots of money for marketing and client attraction? Mmm, maybe not but that doesn’t mean you have to be dead in the water. Heck no, there’s lots of things that you can do that cost well, little or nothing. (Full disclaimer: while you can engage in […]
A Look at Email in 2014: Common Email Marketing Mistakes
Okay so this isn’t “new” BUT it is still amazingly relevant and great information from Ajax Union. Here ya go and thank you Ajax Union for letting me repurpose this post: As we’ve mentioned, email marketing can be tricky — a lot can go wrong. We’re going to list some of the most common mistakes […]
I'm Back…and Back to Sales Basics Too
Happy New Year. I was away for a week (New Orleans…awesome place) and now I’m back and raring to get going and make 2014 a stellar year. So, I’m back…and back to sales basics because truly, basics are where it is at. The plain truth is that if you don’t have your fundamentals down cold, […]
Sales Calls on 12/27? You Betcha!
So we’re winding down the year and in just a few days it will be the New Year. Lots of folks are already on vacation, if not physically, then mentally and I guess that’s a good thing. I’ve been taking it a bit easy as well but one thing I haven’t done is slack off […]
Sell Smart or Don't Sell At All
The old cliche “no one likes to be sold but everyone likes to buy” is as true today as it was when it was first uttered. Being sold conjures up certain negative images: The pushy car salesperson that gets their teeth into your neck and doesn’t let go. The telemarketer that hounds you until you […]
Selling During the Season—the Holiday Season That Is
Well we’re smack dab in the middle of the holidays, although if you are taking your cues from the stores you would have thought that the season started in September. But no, we’re really here now. Parties, gift giving, shopping, vacations and so forth…”tis the season” and all that. But is anyone singing “tis the […]
When Expectation and Reality Aren't in Sync
I went to Los Angeles last weekend for a quick little get-away and based on the recommendations of several of my friends, I flew Virgin America. I had heard about how “cool” the airline was and how they made the travel experience just a little bit nicer. (Nicer. Sounds great huh but then of course […]
Winning New Business: Are You Better or Different?
Wanna know what makes me better? How did you feel when I said that? Curious? Interested? Just a wee bit defensive? Or maybe even a tad hostile because you felt like you were going to get a good old-fashioned sales job? And that’s exactly what happens when you go in and pitch a new prospect […]