One of the smartest sales management guys I know–heck, business management in general–is a fellow member of my mastermind group, Bill Lee. He has just put out an ebook I suggested he charge for, but he’s giving it away (what do I know?) "30 Ways Managers Shoot Themselves in the Foot, and How to Avoid [...]

Do you use Linked in?
I’ve had an account for awhile, and admit that I don’t really use it other than to respond to people inviting me into their network. Oh, I know it can be a great way to make business connections, generate leads, and gather some intelligence, but with so many things competing for [...]

Everywhere you turn, you hear about Social Networking and Social Media Websites.  I get several LinkedIn invitations every week, I’m considering Facebook, I’ve already done the Twitter thing, I need to get more video on YouTube…yet I still don’t totally have my hands around all of this stuff from a business and sales perspective.
The [...]

My marketing guy screwed up big time.
I simply told him to fix it. I didn’t give him any guidelines, so I really can’t get mad at what he did here. But my customers definitely will like it.
See the complete details from Steve, along with a photo of the mistake, and how you will benefit from [...]

I get a fair number of request from people who want me to promote or endorse their product or book. Most I turn down. Every once and a while I see something I’m comfortable putting my name and reputation behind.
 
Today is one of those times. Drew Laughlin contacted me a few months ago asking if [...]

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The Big Lesson: "Send me something" is often an attempt to get [...]

Last month I shared a post, Little Things Mean Everything, where I shared the story of my paper carrier and the personal notes she left me that made a huge impact.
I always have advocated the use of cards and handwritten notes to stay in contact with, and thank your customers and prospects. Most people [...]

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