Once upon a time there was a person that had been through a lot in their life. That person had been through some wonderful and exciting experiences. That person had been through many disappointing experiences that discouraged them. That person had been through some painful experiences that hurt them deeply. Over time the disappointments and…
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Now that I have your attention, let me explain. In life we take in a great deal to nourish us — food, water, and air. Once we have used up the nourishment in that food, water, and air, our bodies eliminate the waste each of these creates. The fact is that if we retain the…
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I love Ed Mylett. Recently, I heard Ed talk about identifying the individual who holds the greatest importance in believing in our worth and potential. Most of us may think it is of the utmost importance that our prospects believe in us and our value. Fact is, as Ed said, the most important person you…
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A few years ago, I worked with a life coach. We met once a month and talked about various business and life issues. At the beginning of one meeting, the coach asked me if I was still going to the gym and working out. It’s never good when someone has to ask that question. I…
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When we are trying to improve our life, we need to add new tasks to achieve the new results we are seeking. For example: If we are trying to lose weight, we need to eat healthier foods. If we are trying to get fit, we need to exercise. If we are trying to grow…
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In Italian, there is a saying that, loosely translated, states, “Don’t spit.” What it means is that when you are in a room, “don’t spit” on the ceiling because you never know when you will need to go back in that room. Think about it. How many times have we lost our temper or been…
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We’ve all heard about FOMO, “Fear of Missing Out.” But FONO is a different fear. FONO is “Fear of No.” FONO is the No. 1 reason most people never get wealthy in this business. It’s the No. 1 reason why some people fail in this business. The “fear of no” creates call reluctance…
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We have all heard prospects and customers tell us “I will call you.” Let me tell you the definition of “I will call you.” “I will call you” equals “I will never call you.” In 1978 when I started Proforma, all I had was some business cards and an answering machine. My answering machine was…
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Opportunities for sales are everywhere every day. Most of us just don’t pay enough attention. Introducing the 6 foot rule. This is not a COVID thing. This is a great rule for sales professionals. Simply stated, the 6 foot rule, when it comes to sales prospecting, means that anyone who comes within 6 feet of…
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I have heard lots of excuses for people not to making sales calls or recruiting calls. One of the most common excuses I hear is that people are afraid they may be asked a question for which they don’t have an answer. They are afraid that not having all the answers will make them look…
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