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In which we are encouraged to give clients an easy first “yes” from which we then can expand a relationship. Read more »

In which we are reminded to check the basics, first, when we are assessing client challenges. Read more »

In which we are reminded to dig in, behind the surface chit chat, to learn more about our clients. Read more »

In which we are reminded that, on average, most humans WOULD prefer to change rather than suffer. Read more »

In which we are encouraged to stop “missionary” selling and let go of the prospects who really won’t change. Read more »

In which we are reminded of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s observation, “What you do speaks so loudly I can’t hear what you’re saying.” Read more »

In which we are reminded to speak … simply and slower… when we’re speaking with our clients. Read more »

In which we are reminded, “Enough, already, with the boiler room.” Read more »

In which we recommend that we proactively recommend strategies to clients in advance, before breakdowns. Read more »

In which we are reminded that, sometimes, we need to adapt to our clients’ paces of change. Read more »