Article titles and content sometimes come to me in the strangest ways. This one came to me as I was enjoying the cool weather outside the Long Beach Convention Center, as the 2013 SAAC Show was about to begin.
Read MoreTime for a Cool Change…
Author: Jeff Solomon, MAS
Great Minds Think Alike!
In our conversations with some of the brightest minds in the industry, we discovered that successful leaders have many of the same skills and articulate some thought-provoking ideas. We share them with you here, in no particular order.
Read MoreSprint… Lessons from the Company of NO!
This Rant addresses my business experience with Sprint. It’s one of the most dysfunctional business dealings I’ve ever had. But as usual, in life’s experiences, there are lessons to be learned.
Read MoreA “Rant” in Sheep’s Clothing: Deep Thoughts from Multi-Line Rep Nowell Wisch
I continue my …Really?? rant series, this time it’s from the perspective of a multi-line rep.
Read MoreReally?? The Rant Continues!
I recently penned a commentary on a few things that have had me scratching my head asking …Really?? This struck a nerve with our audience and was the most opened FreePromoTips e-newsletter we have had in recent years. If you missed this article, you can find it here. Our personal and professional lives are filled with …Really?? moments.
Read More17 People, 20 Million in Sales…Really??
Rod Brown may be the best salesperson ever. He proposed to his wife Barbara eight days after their first date. She walked into his distributorship as a rep for the Shaw Umbrella Company and after two business meetings they had their first date on a Thursday night. The following Friday, he proposed. They have been happily married for 25 years. “The best sale I ever made!” he recounts.
Read MoreWhy…?
Why… be connected? I’ve often talked about my love of trade shows and the value of business relationships, which are the cornerstone of a successful business.
Read MoreGood Products… Good Prices!
Recently, I had an “Ah Hah Moment.” Don’t laugh when I tell that I’m just now realizing that at its core, we are an industry that’s based on products and price. …Really?? This revelation came after my wife and I went to a trade show recentl
Read MoreWhat Makes You Stand Apart from Your Competitors?
I’m active on LinkedIn and my network continues to grow. I get all kinds of connection requests as many of you do. I ignore the carpet cleaners and auto service businesses that are across the county who want to connect, but I always accept connections with people within our industry.
Read MoreWhat’s the Point …Really??
Some of you might think, what’s the point of being involved with a Regional Association…Really?? I’m busy, why do I need to leave my office for these Association events? How does this benefit ME? That’s a good question and we will touch on the answer.
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