What do you think of when you hear the word sales? Does it make you excited, do you feel indifferent, or do you feel uncomfortable? Many people seem to feel uncomfortable around the word sales because so many people who try to sell do it poorly, giving the whole endeavor a bad name. Yet, without…
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You’re having a consultation conversation with a prospective client, and you believe that you’ve provided them with ample information for them to make an empowered decision to step into working with you. How do you feel when the person says, “Let me think about it…” or “I can’t afford it…” Something hasn’t landed with what…
Read More“I am so frustrated! What is wrong with the people in this town? The networking coffee dates I’m doing are such a waste of time!” I can’t count the number of times I’ve heard this sentiment from clients and colleagues over the years. People have written blogs venting their frustration and some have vowed never…
Read MoreI often hear business owners exclaim that a particular marketing tactic they are using “doesn’t work.” They say this because they aren’t getting the results they’re expecting from using a particular tool or channel for creating visibility and exposure for themselves in the marketplace. When I put my business diagnostician hat on, I know what…
Read MoreI met up with my friend and colleague Pauline recently. What I love about her the most is her sweet, no-nonsense demeanor and her tell-it-like-it-is dry humor delivered with such authenticity it’s inspiring. (I told her she was my beacon of truth and authenticity and she said I was a sweetie pie. That’s the kind…
Read MoreI was in a session with one of my clients recently. Amy is a business owner with 25 years deep experience and a pioneer in her field. She has a Masters Degree and sits on several Boards. This is one powerful lady! She showed up at our coaching session angry and defensive. We did our…
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