For decades, business and golf have gone hand in hand. The reason this tradition has transcended time is simple: there’s just no office equivalent for getting outside, riding around in a cart for hours with someone, and having fun while playing an esteemed sport. No matter what industry you’re in or what prior experience you… Read More
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Whether your team is on the road to staffing back up, to new sales appointments, or to a much needed vacation, your brand should be ready and eager to tag along with these brand essentials. But to do that you’ll first have to beat the supply disruptions and product shortages that are affecting companies around… Read More
This blog was originally published in February 2018 but has been updated with more recent content Video marketing has become such a powerful force in online marketing that it may be a good time to revisit your video marketing campaigns and determine if there are better ways to produce your videos and get better results.… Read More
Productivity Hacks To Make You More Effective At The Office
We all could use more time in a day, but the stark reality for most of us is that life is only speeding up and becoming even more hectic as technology propels us forward, especially in business and office environments. Truth be told, we were sold a bill of goods about how technology was going… Read More
No matter what you think about Amazon, you have to admire its founder Jeff Bezos. He has become the wealthiest person in modern history. Here’s what he says about failure: “He says nine times out of ten, you’re going to fail. But every once in a while, you’ll hit a home run that in business… Read More
Popular Branded Fall Fashion
The fall season is here and, with it, comes crisp mornings and chillier evenings—maybe even a rain drop or two. Yet, there are days where amid the cooler temperatures the sun is shining brightly. This distinctive climate calls for special fashions, and branded clothing ideas for fall abound. Top Branded Clothing for Fall When putting… Read More
Sometimes in sales we need to sort out those who are truly interested and qualified from those who are just wasting our time. They aren’t necessarily bad people. Perhaps they just don’t know how to say “no” or how to be fully candid. After 40 years in sales, I have developed a method of sorting… Read More
More than just a phone
The majority of us not only have a phone but we have a smart phone, which means we carry tiny computers in our pockets that keep us connected to the world around us. I always have my phone with me. It’s just something that I don’t leave home without. I might not always need to… Read More
In business we must continually plan, execute and evaluate. Plan: Most business folks have some sort of plan. Some have long range plans. Some have annual plans. Most have at least a “to do” list to help plan their day. Execute: Most business folks also execute. The key to good execution is good planning. Focus… Read More
Leveraging the Power of Personality in Business: Part Four
If you’re anything like me, choosing where to eat dinner is always a struggle and one of the most challenging decisions I make throughout my day. Okay… maybe that’s a bit dramatic, but decision making is a major aspect in business and everyday life. We call on prospects, attend meetings and pitch ideas all for… Read More
The 4th of July is when we Americans celebrate our independence, our freedom. As you prepare your celebrations, let me encourage you to reflect on these two questions: Are you truly independent? Are you truly free? Most distributors with whom I speak don’t seem very independent. They seem to be enslaved by all of the… Read More
Don’t Turn Ant Hills into Mole Hills – 3 Simple Steps to Help Manage Conflict
We all experience conflict. Whether it is in a relationship, at work, or with yourself personally. Conflict is something none of us can escape. It’s another factor of life, of being an adult, and just the way of the world. Disagreements will happen, misunderstandings are exchanged, and miscommunication can take place no matter how thorough… Read More