In sales we need to learn to avoid using the F word. No, not that F word.
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Practice Makes Profits
Each of us had a past moment in this business that we did not know what to say. We just got out in the field or on the phone, and did our best at what we were told to say.
Read MoreBe Teflon Tough
If you are hustling in your business, you will surely encounter lots of rejection, unkindness, loss, and psychological pain. The key to success is to anticipate these events and have a “Teflon tough” mindset that none of these things will “stick in your mind” and keep you from success. I can think of way too…
Read MoreA Big Pile of Money
Several years ago, when I wanted to build a new home, I needed ideas for what I wanted it to look like. So, I drove around nice neighborhoods and took pictures of attractive homes. I came upon an awesome home and decided to ask the owner if I could take some pictures. The owner answered…
Read MoreAlways Be Curious
As we experience the many situations in business and life we have two choices: 1. Assume we know what’s going on 2. Always be curious and see if there’s something for us to learn When I was younger, I was very confident and thought I had all the answers. That over-confidence and false bravado probably…
Read MoreThe One Solution to All Your Business Challenges
There is only one source for all our business challenges. Most of us look outside of ourselves for all our challenges: It’s our prospect’s fault for not understanding our sales pitch It’s our customer’s fault for not placing their last order with us It’s our employee’s fault for not getting their work done on time…
Read MoreKnow Your ‘Why Not’
We’ve all heard the line made famous by Simon Sinek: “Know your why.” Basically, knowing your “why” is all about knowing your reason for being. Your purpose in life. Being in touch with those things that motivate us to achieve our goals. Of course, we all need to know our “why.” I also know it’s…
Read MoreHow a Picture Changed My Life
Last summer our son got married, and as a gift for his parents he gave us an awesome picture book of the wedding. As I flipped through that book, I came upon a picture of me. I was horrified. Did I really look like the person in that picture?! In that moment, I decided I…
Read MoreDrive With Your Eyes Closed
When we drive a car, we need to have our eyes wide open and react to everything we see. That process works for driving cars. It does not work for driving your life. The problem in life is that virtually all thoughts that we have come from the world we see. When we see the…
Read MoreFailure is the Key to Success
Most people I know, including me from time to time, do not like failure. There can be lots of financial and psychological costs to failure. However, most successes in business and life are preceded by failure. Most times, lots of failure. Additionally, sometimes winning ideas come from losing. Here’s a great example: In 1985, Proforma…
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