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News from Afar (Issue 612)

In which we are reminded that selling also includes sharing our perspective to help our clients advance. Read more »

Tell Me Why (Issue 611)

In which we are reminded to ask our referral sources WHY they are referring us to their colleagues or clients.  Read more »

Contingencies (Issue 609)

In which we are reminded that not everything (anything?) goes as planned – good to have a back up in advance. Read more »

Taken for a Fool (Issue 605)

In which we are reminded to be a little skeptical about what we hear from our prospects and customers. Read more »

Genuine (Issue 604)

In which we discuss the gentle art of the compliment. Read more »

Cave of Wonders (Issue 603)

In which we discuss the opportunities and dangers in calling business prospects before business hours or on weekends and holidays. Read more »

Slow Leaks (Issue 602)

In which we are reminded to fix diversions that slowly reduce our sales time and productivity. Read more »

How Will I Know? (Issue 601)

In which we are reminded to understand our buyers’ criteria for making a change before pitching ideas or solutions. Read more »

Squirrels (Issue 595)

In which we are reminded to slow down – plan our approaches to clients and prospects deliberately – to reduce the impact of unexpected actions. Read more »

Wind Blown (Issue 593)

In which we are reminded to focus on differences  rather than routine questions when we write our call plans. Read more »

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