Perfect Is The Enemy of the Good (Issue 973)
In which we are reminded to fit for purpose rather than perfect. Read more »
Best Practices in Retail Financial Services Symposium
Sails Planning (Issue 972)
In which we are reminded to develop and discuss sales plans lest we run aground when conditions change. Read more »
Joy Sells (Issue 971)
In which we are reminded that purpose, intention, energy, and joy make a difference. Read more »
Long Term Goals (Issue 969)
In which we are reminded that, sometimes, our role as friend, advisor, or sales person is to understand and remind people about their long term goals so they don’t undercut them with short-term shiny objects. Read more »
Pathetic (Issue 968)
In which we are reminded to ask (at least) several questions before deciding on a sales recommendation. Read more »
The Sure Thing (Issue 966)
In which we are reminded to include all significant client stakeholders in our proposal development and sales processes. Read more »
Beggars Can’t Be Choosers (Issue 965)
In which we are reminded that the longer we wait and the less we plan, the lower our influence over sales process outcomes. Read more »
The Value of our Sales Time (Issue 964)
In which we are reminded that not all opportunities are worth the effort to land them. Read more »
I Had It Painted (Issue 963)
In which we are reminded not to accept, fully at face value, the stories our clients tell us. When I received this story, shared by a good friend, I loved it immediately. Famous band leader Count Basie was upset because the piano on which he played was constantly out of tune. He told the … Read more »
Heirloom Tomatoes (Issue 962)
In which we are reminded about the importance and power of education in differentiation and client engagement. Read more »
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