Be Inspired by Great Leaders

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. shares a powerful motivational message about perseverance.

“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,…

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Why a Sales Person Should Love Friday

Graphic text saying 'I love Friday' with a heart symbol.

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…

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The Power of Networking

Silhouettes of people communicating with colorful speech bubbles above.

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…

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I almost gave up…..

Inspirational quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt on perseverance and hope.

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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Is Your New Years Resolution Holding You Back?

So are you that person that says in the New Year I am going to start doing something or change a bad habit? Do you let yourself slide or fall short in the month of December because in the New Year you will fix everything that went wrong? According to a report from the University…

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Boondoggling to the New Year

Definition of 'boondoggle' as a wasteful or unnecessary project.

Are you familiar with the term Boondoggling? It is defined as “to do work of little or no practical value merely to keep or look busy.†A few years back when I worked as an outside sales executive I was really offended by a boss that asked me if I was “boondoggling†one Holiday Season.…

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Get Personal During the Holidays

Everyone gets busy during the holidays even when they try to avoid it. It’s inevitable we have decided that November and December are the time of year we will get dressed up and throw parties to celebrate our achievements and an even better New Year ahead. There are parties you will attend and parties you…

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Never Run Out of Prospects

A street sign pointing left labeled 'Lead Generation' under a cloudy sky.

One of the most interesting questions I have heard asked many times in my life as a sales person and sales manager is “what do you do when you run out of people to callâ€. That questions shocks me every time. At first I stop and think they are not serious and then I realize…

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The Power of Thank You

Cartoon turkey with colorful handprint feathers in fall colors.

As Thanksgiving approaches most of us stop to say thank you to our families and our friends. We celebrate how much they mean to us and why we are thankful for them. We also give thanks for the blessings we have. It’s amazing how good I feel after I give thanks. Even in the toughest…

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Welcome to Koncept Carma

Thank you for your interest in Koncept Carma!  We are a sales consulting company.   So what does that mean?  Its means we help businesses build a sales team that will generate the sales you desire.  Our goal is to give our clients the  tools  and manpower to generate new business growth and not solely…

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