With today’s tough economy and overall tighter company budgets, it’s no wonder your clients are becoming more demanding and wanting more from you in a shorter turnaround time. With so many balls in the air, and only two hands to catch them all, working with a smart supplier who can truly be a partner to you will make a world of difference.
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8 Questions to Ask Every Client
If you want better answers, ask better questions. It is impossible to serve your clients and create value for them unless you have a thorough understanding of their organization.
Read More3 Things I Learned at the Car Dealership
Sales tips and tricks from the dealership lot.
Read MoreEmpowering Through Educating
Educating is helping your staff, clients, and colleagues realize their true potential. It is for this reason that I love educating and mentoring. By asking powerful and thought-provoking questions I empower people to realize their own depth or the depth of their brand.
Read MorePrescription Without Diagnosis is Malpractice
How often do you sell something just to make the sale? How often do you approach a supplier at a show and ask “Whatʼs new?” Do you ever show your clients something because you get a special bonus or extra profit for selling it?
If so, you are lucky that no one ever gets sued for malpractice in our business. If so, you are a part of the problem that causes our industry to be perceived as the “t” and “t” words (or worse).
Read More99 Problems: An ineffective promotion shouldn’t be one
Asking solid questions can make the difference between an effective promotion and a flop. Here are some suggestions to help you reach your target audience.
Read MoreWould You Risk a $10,000 Order to Raise Product Safety Questions?
You get a call one morning from a marketing manager referred to you by one of your customers. She desperately needs 7,500 tote bags for an event the following week and wants to know if you can deliver.
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