Archive for January 2014
Victim of Email
A few years ago, I was meeting with a client. This was not my first time meeting the client and we had a developed a strong business relationship. We had met several times before including meetings before I earned his business, and then on a fairly regular basis when he became my client. Each time…
Read MoreBe Inspired by Great Leaders
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.†~ Martin Luther King Jr. Today is a great day to celebrate a man that worked so hard for what he believed in. He was persistent, hardworking, aggressive,…
Read MoreWhy a Sales Person Should Love Friday
Fridays have always been my favorite day of the week as a salesperson. This is not for the reason you may think. I actually love it for 3 simple reasons. 1) PEOPLE ARE NICER! As a salesperson you have to make cold calls. Whether you like it or not if you are truly a good sales…
Read MoreThe Power of Networking
Some feel that networking is a waste of time….and really I have one comment for those people. You are doing it wrong! Networking is not a time to get free drinks and food. Networking is not a time be the cool kid in school. Networking is not just showing up. Networking is not just joining…
Read MoreI almost gave up…..
I was a few months into my first outside sales job. The first month was so exciting and I was ready to take on the world and then I had this serious breakdown about 90 days into the job and I got scared. REALLY SCARED! I had never experienced this feeling in other jobs. In…
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