Time to spill a few more sales secrets, kids! And these secrets are organizational in nature … This past week, I once again sat down with a multi-million-dollar producer and interviewed her, trying to uncover attributes, work habits and her secrets of success. Just call me Bernstein from The Washington Post. Wait, maybe I should…
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As she slowly pulled the sheer black nylon stocking up along her shapely leg, her bright red fingernail caught at the edge, causing a fresh run to skittle down her thigh toward her shimmering midnight calf. OK, as much as I love them, that’s about all we’ll be talking about black stockings in this article.…
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Those of you who know me personally know that I am a film buff, and classic comedy historian and collector. I’ve been a member of The Sons of the Desert, the international Laurel and Hardy organization, since I was 15 years old, and I founded the Cleveland, Ohio, branch of that organization in 1973.
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In 2015, the journey of the promotional products professional in shifting prospects to clients is more challenging than ever. With the Internet, email, texts and blog postings added to phone calls, direct mail, meetings and cold calls all constantly interrupting the day, there is so much noise out there to overcome!
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This year, the Be Bold, Be Different, Be Memorable blog postings will have a common theme. Promo Marketing has asked me to focus on the topic “My Best Promotion.”
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For some people, setting sales goals is not a waste of time. It’s all about perceptions, really—perceptions that empower and motivate you—and about being in control.
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How about that shocking headline? Did it grab you? Well, there is some meat behind the sensationalism. Buckle in and let’s go…
Be a hero. Look for opportunities to swoop in and save the day. Source your inner Thor or Wonder Woman. He’s in there. She’s in there. How do you do it? It’s all about attitude—and having a superhero state of mind.
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This is a story about stellar salesmanship. About selling value, not price. About connecting with your audience and creating relationships. This is The Pen Story.
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LinkedIn is a happening place. It is the unsung hero of social platforms and it can indeed be used to obtain new business. Here are five approaches for you to use LinkedIn effectively.
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