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Tag Archives: Success
The True You Comes Through
Realize even in connecting with organizations where models and quantitative analysis drive decisions, people who are led by their emotions and biases are building these models. The human condition is inescapable in commerce. Consequently, the individual contacts and their personalities never stray too far. Continue reading
Did You Catch That? Sales via Ears, Eyes, Heart
Ultimately, securing the better of any deal relies on acquiring better information. Words, body language, eye contact, even perspiration all provide clues to the transaction’s true value. Continue reading
Growth Now! Then Connect!
This is a big deal! You have completed the preparation. You have gone through the checklist. You have adrenaline rushing through your body. You realize that you are about to jump out of the plane. After every bit of planning … Continue reading
Business Planning, Then Pivot
A good plan is a good start. However, it does not put points on th board. In the case where the enterprise start to score, there is not enough, fast enough! Continue reading
Posted in Business Development, Client Relationships, Creating Culture
Tagged Business, Clients, Customer, Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship, Growth, Marketing, Pivot, Planning, Revenue, Success
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Power Partners, Profiles And People
Super-successful business professionals continuously brag about their networks. “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know” is an oldie but goodie among business people. However, in the trenches of commerce, it is actually less who you know, but who knows you! Regardless … Continue reading
Profits In Panels
Who has close, revenue-generating, business contacts that they have only seen from the waist up? A generation ago, relationships developed over the phone; not just business contacts or referral partners, but genuine relationships. The magic is the human connection! … Continue reading
Personal Branding – Know Who You Are!
“I need to see Mr. Big! He is NOT expecting me!”, the loud visitor announced to an appalled administrative assistant. A well-polished gentleman had just exited a downtown high-rise’s elevator and glided toward the reception area. His untucked fitted shirt … Continue reading
Eccentricity of Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurs are eccentric ranks slightly below elephants are large among obvious observations. The opportunities that they pursue, as well as the businesses that they run, singularly point toward an unconventional world of risk, reward, value, and victory! Essentially, they see … Continue reading
Posted in Business Development, Creating Culture
Tagged Business, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Grind, Growth, Leadership, Marketing, Niche, Sales, Storytelling, Success
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Selling Experience, Buying Creativity
“Relationships drive business!”, according to the crusty sales veteran! The young sales leader rolls her eyes. The old fundamentals are true to the point that buyers acquire goods and services form sources that they like and trust. Nevertheless, in an … Continue reading
Grinding Again, or Still?
Back to the Grind delivers out-of-the-box inspiration and great coffee in Riverside, CA. Creative people visit because the atmosphere facilitates great storytelling. Likewise, the bistro projects a brand that encourages eclectic coffee drinkers to congregate and nurture new ideas. With … Continue reading
Posted in Business Development, Creating Culture
Tagged Branding, Business, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Grind, Growth, Marketing, Niche, Results, Storytelling, Success
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