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Attract the Right Job or Clientele: Sales Tip #672

January 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Collaboration done correctly creates increased results

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An introduction from a colleague or finding someone of interest online may well lead into a wonderful conversation.  Recognizing you have much in common and complement one another well, you may then be asked to collaborate.  Sometimes the request is immediate and other times years may go by while you both get your career or business firmly planted and grown. Once established, many more will ask if you would like to partner.

My thesis is collaborative requests are a sign that you have arrived at a very good place in your business or career.  You have proved yourself and have achieved a level of success admired by others.  And this is the sticking point to which you should pay serious attention.

When requests come your way to give up your current job or to partner in business, consider the following:

- The learning curve and expense involved

- Simplicity in participating

- Is this beneficial for all parties?

Sometimes we are flattered when requests come, announcing to friends, "Can you believe they asked me to partner?"  

However, we need to remind ourselves that we obviously bring something to the table they need and want.  We are on the same level.  This is where it becomes wise to seriously consider the questions outlined above and others that your conscience is suggesting in the quiet hours.  

When you take the time to review all of the details from both sides of the equation, you will find the better job advancements or collaborations.  And when you do, you will be far more likely to enjoy the ride and the Smooth Sale!

Proud to Announce:  OpenView Labs concludes ~ 
We are in the Top 25 Sales Influencers for 2012!

Teaching an SBA San Francisco Class:

January 26, 6-8:00 p.m.
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For more information read:

Nice Girls DO Get the Sale: Relationship Building That Gets Results,
 

HIRED! How to Use Sales Techniques to Sell Yourself On Interviews.

 

Announcing Our Brand New Video Trainings to Fast Track 2012!

All of the products and services we offer and participate in are designed to help you achieve your goals more efficiently.   We offer business consultation, inspirational keynotes, team training and private coaching.  Call 1-800-704-1499 to let us know how we may best assist you.  Our mission is to help you achieve your very own Smooth Sale!

 

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Attract the Right Job or Clientele: Sales Tip #671

January 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Keep Your Brand In Tact for All Occasions

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It was a family celebration and I asked a trusted family member what to wear - Tailored red suit or dressy black?  

The red suit had always been my power suit for when I was determined to be granted a special sale or the job I desired.  Although I had a hunch it was a "black dress code" I was delighted when I heard, "wear red".  

On the day of the event, I wore the red suit and a big smile for a number of reasons.

- There wre family members in attendance whom I hadn't seen in many years.  They could easily find me.  

- Due to the enthusiastic greentings, I was reminded that red is my brand and should remain loyal to the color.

- Those who didn't know me were curious enough to came over producing additional friendly chats.

Although color and dress code are an unusual example, remaining true to your personal brand works best in all regards.  No matter what's "in" at the time of business, interviewing or personal matters, your brand speaks loud and clear.  Everyone will know what to expect and recognize how they may count on you.  

Once your brand is clearly recognized, you are ready for the next step of branding or promoting your brand far and wide. You can imagine the importance for seeking work and expanding reach among potential clients.  Remaining true to your brand makes for a very Smooth Sale!

For more information read:

Nice Girls DO Get the Sale: Relationship Building That Gets Results,
 

HIRED! How to Use Sales Techniques to Sell Yourself On Interviews.

Announcing Our Brand New Video Trainings to Fast Track 2012!

All of the products and services we offer and participate in are designed to help you achieve your goals more efficiently.   We offer business consultation, inspirational keynotes, team training and private coaching.  Call 1-800-704-1499 to let us know how we may best assist you.  Our mission is to help you achieve your very own Smooth Sale!

Proud to Announce:  OpenView Labs concludes ~ We are in the Top 25 Sales Influencers for 2012!

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Attract the Right Job or Clientele: Sales Tip #670

January 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Your Notable Brand Brings About Reward

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Remaining true to your brand with consistency and integrity will steadily take root, attract interest and bring about many types of reward.  These may be in the form of:

- Request for services

- New collaboration

- Increased followings online

- Interviews

- Recognition awards

Of course when you add in community service to your business plan, the reward becomes greater.  The people you help, whether clients, community, or on the job, will become your strongest allies.  As you are seen pitching in to help others, the others will voluntarily promote you without ever having to be asked.

The clearly defined brand comes first, then the act of branding or letting everyone know about you.  As you connect with people, the third phase is building community.  In this regard, your brand becomes well recognized.  

Should you desire more information on how this is all created step by step, I have just released Three new training videos – 45 minutes each.  The value is Enormous but the introductory price is Only $55.  

My goal is to help you always enjoy the Smooth Sale! 

 

For more information read:

Nice Girls DO Get the Sale: Relationship Building That Gets Results,
 

HIRED! How to Use Sales Techniques to Sell Yourself On Interviews.

All of the products and services we offer and participate in are designed to help you achieve your goals more efficiently.   We offer business consultation, team training and private coaching.  Call 1-800-704-1499 to let us know how we may best assist you.  Our mission is to help you achieve your very own Smooth Sale!

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Attract the Right Job or Clientele: Sales Tip #659

January 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment

To Be or Not To BE!

Can you dig it?

 

There are so many pros and cons to whether or not one should seek employment or begin an entrepreneurship.  How does one make the decision?

Should need for immediate money be a factor, then employment wins without question.  Otherwise, here are some ideas to consider when making this jump from one venue to the other, we will begin with Entrepreneurship:

  • Are you able to multi-task and willing to learn what you do not already know?
  • Do you have a team of people on whom you may rely for help and support?
  • Are you a risk taker?
  • Do you have a burning desire to accomplish something that is not possible in the employment arena?
  • Are you a motivated person working to make your desires a reality?

If you are an entrepreneur considering the Working World once again:

  • Are you having many sleepless nights with worry?
  • Are the working days too long because you do most of the work yourself?
  • Will life be less complicated with a steady paycheck?
  • Will you enjoy more freedom by working?
  • Have you enjoyed accomplishments in your business?
  • Are you at a  place in your business where you will have no regret by moving back to employment?

In the past, I have counseled people not to quit unless it's on their own terms.  In this case, examining your priorities, needs and deep down desires should come before any final decision.  Only you will know what is right for you.  Once your decision is made, do not second guess yourself but know that what you chose is the right choice at the right time.

Whichever path you take whether to further build business or interview, do so whole-heartedly to enjoy the Smooth Sale!

 

Motivational Marathon: Happy YOU! Year – Create The Best Year Of YOUR Life

January 14-22 Virtual Conference featuring Multiple Experts - No Fee and recordings provided

January 19, 10:a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET  - Elinor Stutz "Reach for your Star"

For more information read:

Nice Girls DO Get the Sale: Relationship Building That Gets Results,
 

HIRED! How to Use Sales Techniques to Sell Yourself On Interviews.

All of the products and services we offer and participate in are designed to help you achieve your goals more efficiently.   We offer business consultation, inspirational keynotes, team training and private coaching.  Call 1-800-704-1499 to let us know how we may best assist you.  Our mission is to help you achieve your very own Smooth Sale!

Proud to Announce:  OpenView Labs concludes ~ We are in the Top 25 Sales Influencers for 2012!

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Attract the Right Job or Clientele: Sales Tip #657

January 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Jumping Hurdles Lands You In A Better Spot

Meeting Lille Metropole
 

We all face darker moments as we journey through life whether for career or business.  Some know deep down they will get through while others second guess themselves moving forward tentatively, and the third group will simply give up.  Extenuating circumstances that no one else knows will affect our decision on how to proceed.

In terms of giving up, my questions to you are:

- Are you happy with what you have achieved to date?

- Has the excitement and motivation to continue left you?

- Will you truly be on a better path by quitting and are you certain you will not live with regret?

Second guessing usually comes from negative people surrounding us and self-doubt.  Should you be able to move past this, consider your best route for getting past the tough times.  What are the sticking points and how may you best pass them by?  To whom may you turn for help and reassurance?

Create a plan of action to jump over your hurdles; confer with peers, take classes, and/or read to get the creative ideas flowing.  Should you be uncomfortable in your employment, make plans to interview to change jobs.  Entrepreneurs and job seekers alike are all long distance runners competing for the race of their life.  

Should you desire to get to the first finish line a little more quickly, consider joining the incredible Motivational Marathon – it's bound to make you more determined than ever and enjoying the Smooth Sale!

Relationship building and selling, plus perseverances will get you to goal – Motivation is all that's required!

Motivational Marathon: Happy YOU! Year – Create The Best Year Of YOUR Life

January 14-22 Virtual Conference featuring Multiple Experts - No Fee

January 19, 10:a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET  - Elinor Stutz "Reach for your Star"

For more information read:

Nice Girls DO Get the Sale: Relationship Building That Gets Results,
 

HIRED! How to Use Sales Techniques to Sell Yourself On Interviews.

All of the products and services we offer and participate in are designed to help you achieve your goals more efficiently.   We offer business consultation, team training and private coaching.  Call 1-800-704-1499 to let us know how we may best assist you.  Our mission is to help you achieve your very own Smooth Sale!

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Attract the Right Job or Clientele: Sales Tip #656

January 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The Company You Keep Builds Your Brand

Activity Table
 

Do you work with associates you trust without question?  Are your peers willing to promote you without being asked and do they routinely offer sound advice?  Are you all shooting for similar stars to take your businesses?

These are some of the questions that should be routinely visited as you make plans with others.  Knowing your own personal brand first will help bring about good word of mouth, like minded associates and a credible branding effort.  All of these will work in unison to attract a referring clientele as well as new opportunities.

For example, it is to my delight that I am participating in the Motivational Marathon.  Each one of us (46 speakers in 9 days) are delivering as much information as possible into our allotted 45 minutes and our Q&A afterward.  Accordingly new collaborative ideas are coming forth because we all view delivering our best as a must.  FYI – I will be sharing my unique perspective on sales and business development this Thursday at 10:00 a.m. PT.   All calls are being recorded for replay and cost you nothing.  Our passion is to motivate and help you excel in 2012.

Taking this model of collaboration, consider what may you do with your associates to create new products or services and help others succeed?  This is one of the biggest secrets to business success.  I hope you listen in to learn more so you may too experience the Smooth Sale!

Relationship building and selling, plus perseverances will get you to goal – Motivation is all that's required!

Motivational Marathon: Happy YOU! Year – Create The Best Year Of YOUR Life

January 14-22 Virtual Conference featuring Multiple Experts - No Fee

January 19, 10:a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET  - Elinor Stutz "Reach for your Star"

For more information read:

Nice Girls DO Get the Sale: Relationship Building That Gets Results,
 

HIRED! How to Use Sales Techniques to Sell Yourself On Interviews.

All of the products and services we offer and participate in are designed to help you achieve your goals more efficiently.   We offer business consultation, team training and private coaching.  Call 1-800-704-1499 to let us know how we may best assist you.  Our mission is to help you achieve your very own Smooth Sale!

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Attract the Right Job or Clientele: Sales Tip #655

January 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Old Dogs CAN Learn New Tricks!

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"You can't teach an old dog new tricks" refers to older people not being able to grasp new ideas or converse with younger generations.  Their tired ways of doing things are too ingrained.  But I am very proud to say, I have proof that notion is incorrect!

Certainly among my peers, I was the first to join the social media craze to learn how it is to be used.  I immediately saw the potential and adapted my corporate relationship selling style to online.  Further building relationships online, learning to collaborate and learning to use all the mediums available including video helped greatly to increase my followings.  Social media and collaboration are a very powerful combination and turn the business playground into a level playing ground.  Anyone determined enough can win.

In this regard, the highlight for this old dog picking up new tricks came yesterday.  I normally do not boast but this is, in a sense, the end of a very long journey.  OpenView Labs created an algorithm to determine the Top 25 Sales Influencers in 2012 – I was included!  I will be forever grateful.

The reason I view this as an amazing achievement is due to the journey I took to get here.  My corporate sales career consisted of me manuvering around the men who thought women couldn't sell or didn't belong on the sales team.  It wasn't easy, but determination got me through it.  I view this listing as a pinnacle of my entire career.  Among the international selection, other women such as Lori Richardson and Jill Konrath were included too.  It speaks volumes for how our society is finally changing for the better.

I am more determined than ever to help those I may.  Please contact me if you are interested.  Here are a few possibilities to help you persevere to get you to your destination:

Relationship building and selling, plus perseverances will get you to goal – Motivation is all that's required!

Motivational Marathon: Happy YOU! Year – Create The Best Year Of YOUR Life

January 14-22 Virtual Conference featuring Multiple Experts - No Fee

January 19, 10:a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET  - Elinor Stutz "Reach for your Star"

For more information read:

Nice Girls DO Get the Sale: Relationship Building That Gets Results,
 

HIRED! How to Use Sales Techniques to Sell Yourself On Interviews.

All of the products and services we offer and participate in are designed to help you achieve your goals more efficiently.   We offer business consultation, team training and private coaching.  Call 1-800-704-1499 to let us know how we may best assist you.  Our mission is to help you achieve your very own Smooth Sale!

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Attract the Right Job or Clientele: Sales Tip #654

January 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment

It's in the detail!

Spider
 

"A fly in the ointment" is an excellent analogy for fixing annoying details.  It's vitally important to do so when it comes to business.  We may have a fabulous BIG picture scenario for our clientele but when it comes down to the nuts and bolts of what is being offered, our prospects want to know the tiniest of details of the "who, what, when, where, why and how" regarding delivery upon your promises.  No detail is too small when it comes to building a happy clientele.

The same may be said about interviewing and creating a successful career path for yourself.  While interviewing, the hiring manager wants to know the who of who you are, what you are able to deliver, when you are available, where they may get ahold of you, why you are their best choice and the proof will be how you may solve their problems.  To get hired, Read HIRED! today.

Building your business behind the scenes requires attention to the tiniest details as well.  If you are a big picture type of person, then hire the help you need to get the details ironed out.  The details resolved will build a sound foundation, allow you the time to build solid relationships, and build a returning and referring clientele.  

When you have the returning and referring clientele in place, that is referred to as a Smooth Sale!

For more information read:

Nice Girls DO Get the Sale: Relationship Building That Gets Results,
 

HIRED! How to Use Sales Techniques to Sell Yourself On Interviews.

 

Attend: Happy YOU! Year – Create The Best Year Of YOUR Life

January 14-22 Virtual Conference featuring Multiple Experts - No Fee

January 19, 10:a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET  - Elinor Stutz

 

All of the products and services we offer and participate in are designed to help you achieve your goals more efficiently.   We offer business consultation, team training and private coaching.  Call 1-800-704-1499 to let us know how we may best assist you.  Our mission is to help you achieve your very own Smooth Sale!

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Attract the Right Job or Clientele: Sales Tip #653

January 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment

MOTIVATION REQUIRED!

Liv's 104m Underwater Swim
 

New ideas come and go freely as does out motivation to take action.  This is true in all parts of our lives: health, business, personal and wealth.  What if we were handed on a silver platter, free of charge, the wisdom of experts and celebreties in these fields – and – with the emphasis on Motivation?  Will you then take action?

Read All About It! ~

The Motivation Marathon designed to help you create Your Best Year Yet, created by Deborah A. Scott and team, features 46 speakers online giving their all over 9 days.  I'm proud to announce that I will be presenting: 
"Reach for your Star"
Thursday, January 19, at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET –

My talk is designed to help you dynamically grow business providing specifics for taking action now.

Reach for the Stars main topics:

- Getting your tripod for success firmly grounded

- Motivated leadership building large followings

- Getting past obstacles to build a returning and referring clientele

I encourage you to click the link above to consider all of the incredibly talented people above and Register for this amazing opportunity to fast track your life's goals – all at no charge.  You have nothing to lose but Everything to gain!  Take action – Register now.

Relationship building and selling, plus perseverances will get you to goal – Motivation is all that's required!

For more information read:

Nice Girls DO Get the Sale: Relationship Building That Gets Results,
 

HIRED! How to Use Sales Techniques to Sell Yourself On Interviews.

All of the products and services we offer and participate in are designed to help you achieve your goals more efficiently.   We offer business consultation, team training and private coaching.  Call 1-800-704-1499 to let us know how we may best assist you.  Our mission is to help you achieve your very own Smooth Sale!

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Attract the Right Job or Clientele: Sales Tip #652

January 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The Community that Promotes will Excel

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Whichever group you belong to whether for interivewing or business development, and for in-person or online, everyone should have the opportunity to be a star. When we treat one another as equals with having value to bring to the meetings, so much more will be learned to enable our growth at a faster pace.

Online, do you pose questions and provide insight?  Do you encourage others to do the same on your pages and in your groups?  In-person, do you dominate or ask questions and once again, encourage dialogue?  As a member are you encouraged to share your work with other members?  As a whole, does your group have the underlying understanding that everyone will work to promote one another?

Over the past couple of years, I have noticed an increase in being asked to share tips in the blogs of others.  Some showcase 10 "experts" while others may go as high as 50 advisors.  Imagine the difference between putting out a sole article or belonging to a group whereveryone tweets, likes, +1 and shares the writing.  This link provides one such example.  The promotion is obviously exponential.

Our Motivational Marathon for all areas of your life is another example where everyone combines forces to help others and promotes together.  Whether or not you wish to participate, click the link below to see all that is involved to conisder new ideas of your own.

In this New Year, consider ways in which you may be able to increase not only your own exposure in the marketing arena but that of your peers too.  Extend your reach, expand your community presence and GROW your business or interviewing opportunities.  It will definitely lead to a Smooth Sale!

Motivational Marathon: Happy YOU! Year – Create The Best Year Of YOUR Life

January 14-22 Virtual Conference featuring Multiple Experts - No Fee

January 19, 10:a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET  - Elinor Stutz

For more information read:

Nice Girls DO Get the Sale: Relationship Building That Gets Results,
 

HIRED! How to Use Sales Techniques to Sell Yourself On Interviews.

All of the products and services we offer and participate in are designed to help you achieve your goals more efficiently.   We offer business consultation, team training and private coaching.  Call 1-800-704-1499 to let us know how we may best assist you.  Our mission is to help you achieve your very own Smooth Sale!

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