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Prospecting: Uncovering qualified opportunities through various methods in an effort to advance potential clients in the sales process
Firm date, firm time. In the world of sales, there's an old cliché that nothing happens until someone sells something. Not true. A better saying:
"Nothing ... Views: 1010
Objections: Buying signals in which emotions are expressed.
People buy on emotion. Whether they are introverts or extroverts is immaterial, if emotions are not expressed, no purchase will be made. Just because not all people are vocal about their feelings does not mean they do not have them. ... Views: 1916
"Persistence, Perseverance and Patience=Payoff."
Follow-up, follow-up and more follow-up.
If ever there were one key to what separates top "consultants" from middle of the road "salespeople," it would come down to one word: follow-up.
Contrary to those supporters of the "Do Not Call" list, ... Views: 1161
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How to Get What You Want Every Time!
By Nelson D. Berry www.subliminal-message.com
You know that YOU are the creator of all that occurs in all of your life experience, right?
You create your physical life experience through ... Views: 1175
About twenty years ago, when our married daughters were in elementary school, they had a bicycle accident. Jo Ellen, our oldest, lost control of her bike and ran into her sister, Amanda, who was standing right in her path. Suddenly the front fender of the bike slid rather abruptly between ... Views: 5375
The Rubber Band Man
Is he taking a time out or is this a sign about your future?
By John Gray, author of Men are from Mars Women are from Venus
Just days ago your favorite Martian was holding you in his arms telling you how special you are and how much he loves you and now three days have ... Views: 29495
Scene: the Head Office. The Vulcan and the Engineer sit at small desks. The Un lounges on a beanbag chair. The Canter and the Shudoff sit properly erect in straight-backed chairs. Others lounge in comfortable chairs.
Vulcan: The Boss wants us to mull about self-growth.
Engineer: To ... Views: 1130
How often do you say or think _______ (situation or person's behavior) just makes me sick. How about just being around someone and feeling exhausted? Or how about using an actual disease process or illness that you have as an excuse by saying, because of ____ I can't do that, when in all ... Views: 1127
I spoke to a close friend today and he said something that greatly disturbed me. Okay it made me so upset I had to write this while thinking, "What the F@#K?!"
I was looking at a catalogue of upcoming seminars given by some VERY famous and successful people.
I called one of my best friends and ... Views: 893
Who Controls YOUR Happiness?
Where does happiness fit on a scale of 1 to 10 in your life?
Is that a silly question? Who’s in control of your happiness??
Well, if you want to maintain continued happiness in light of difficult moments then start by identifying your thinking. Often this ... Views: 1097
Letting go is one of the most difficult things for human beings to do. When our feelings are hurt, when we feel betrayed or let-down, the mind can really latch onto the idea of failure and begin to play a recurring negative tune which eventually drowns out hope, joy and confidence.
When does ... Views: 805
Mind/Body medicine is based on the fact that our health and well-being depends on all the individual parts to work together effectively. So it should come as no surprise that healthy eyesight is also dependent upon our total well-being, which is affected by our genetic makeup, the food we eat, ... Views: 978
"All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me. . . . You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you. "
Walt(er) Elias Disney (1901-66)
American animator, showman, film ... Views: 1080
Cleaning out can seem overwhelming -- especially if it's been a while since you've done it! But there is a very simple process you can follow that will A) help you sort and separate your belongings into manageable piles, and B) keep you from completely tearing up your house while you are ... Views: 1819
“The lucky renew their energy through the activity in which they’re engaged.” — Max Gunther
How strong is your commitment to what you say, in your heart of hearts, you really want? Is there anything you can start doing today to power up your dream?
18th and 19th Century German poet, ... Views: 1351
It was a life choice commitment that I thought would be easy. I was going to stop complaining and stop criticizing people.
I felt quite serene in my decision, knowing that this was the necessary next step in my spiritual progress. After several days I realized this was not going to be easy at ... Views: 6394
Don't force yourself out of the most profitable hobby in the universe because you think it's too hard to learn ...It isn't!
Gardening is fast becoming the world's number one hobby, and with all the latest 'alternative' information we have to hand, gardening as a natural science is fun to ... Views: 1480
Some years ago, while Jon was shining shoes in the shop, a customer was giving him business advice. Since the man is retired from a rather successful business, I was pleased that Jon listened. However, the conversation reminded me of how easy it is to take too much advice.
I heard of a man ... Views: 1031
We are good at talking, but we have trouble listening. One sage said, “The only reason we listen is because we know we get to talk next.” Here are some tips that can change your listening behavior now.
Names! First, repeat a person’s name when you first meet him or her. This will make you ... Views: 1285
You’ve heard the buzzwords: Attitude is everything! Change your perspective! Have a positive outlook! But, can these words really change our future? And if so, how?
In my childhood and adolescence, I was skeptical. If my
brother was born without being able to walk – how could my attitude or ... Views: 2882
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health fact: 25% of employees view their jobs as the No. 1 stressor in their lives, more so than financial or family problems. Now job stress can be reversed and prevented with a new treatment at home, the pulsed magnetic fields of Magnopro. This ... Views: 1834
Copyright 2004 Laurie Weiss, Ph.D.
Do you need to stop arguments? These three steps will turnalmost any argument into a productive discussion in lessthan five minutes.
1. Go to the bathroom. When you are in the throes of anargument or difficult discussion, just say, "I really wantto have this ... Views: 3494
Do you get stressed out at the thought of going to work every morning?
Does the thought of spending eight or more hours at work each day get you all wound up and sweaty?
Do you constantly find yourself wishing that Monday morning were Friday evening?
Do you feel emotionally and mentally ... Views: 9860
Will we ever be totally unafraid? Probably not. Fears and doubts willalways arise. As we go through the various stages and events in life,making one transition after another, we're constantly called upon toface new things that we've never confronted before. Being prepared witha process to ... Views: 3092
“Have you ever heard of a curmudgeon?” the customer asked. To me it sounded like the season’s latest flu virus – the curmudgeon influenza. “I believe your last customer is a curmudgeon,” he said. “He didn’t have a good word to say about anything.”
I had to agree with his observation. ... Views: 1143
The pre-teen “cleaned up” real nice and looked good in his new haircut. In fact, I was plum proud of my work. But, he was totally under-whelmed. In an attempt to get a smile, I said, “You really don’t need to be quite so excited about this haircut.” His mom laughed, but he didn’t.
After ... Views: 1003
You want to know what I think? I think too many of youare trying too hard, doing too much and not achievingwhat you really want anyway. You are not achievingbecause there are too many things in the way: unnecessary obligations at work, at home, with friends.
You can burn out by trying too ... Views: 1679
Question: I would like clarification on this thought: "Your present isnot a result of your past."
Answer: Since now is all there is, nothing in the present can be aresult of your past. Your past has nothing to do with the present,unless you drag your past into the present, which then becomes ... Views: 1210
Start by asking yourself some specific questions. Keep a record of your answers in a notebook or journal.
Here are 10 questions to begin your journey and remember, YOU will always be a WORK IN PROGRESS.
1) If you could do anything you want to tomorrow, what would it be?
The answer should ... Views: 1005
1. Know What You Want
Don't just think you want something. Know it! Most of us know exactly what we don't want in our lives. We have to become just as clear about what it is we do want. Knowing that you want to make $10,000 a month or more is much clearer than just knowing you want more ... Views: 9748
It's happened to everyone. You take your camera out for a "Kodak" moment, pose everyone like you want and then "click" you've captured the perfect photo opportunity. Or did you? Suddenly someone shouts, "You had the lens cap on dummy!" Obviously, you were unable to focus that picture and ... Views: 1467
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Hate Advisory - by Gail Pursell Elliott, "The Dignity and Respect Lady"
When you change your mind about something, you change your experience of it. If there is any room for growth in your finances right now or you have a desire to grow your business, then it is time to “grow your mind” by expanding your thinking. By creating a mindset for wealth, you begin a ... Views: 1111
The very presence of life means that stress is also present. The recognition of and the reaction to stressors is fundamental to physical and emotional existence. Our reactions to stressors are either healthy, that is, adaptive, or unhealthy, that is, maladaptive. Maladaptive reactions to ... Views: 2347
What's Your Dosha, Baby?
Discover the Vedic Way for Compatibility in Life and Love
By Lisa Marie Coffey
* Endorsed by Deepak Chopra and Cherie Carter-Scott.
* Foreword by Dr. Vasant Lad.
* Edited excerpt: The ancient Indian "science of life" called Ayurveda
explains that human beings, like ... Views: 3799
(c) 2004 All Rights Reserved.
You most likely recall exactly where you were, and exactly what you were doing, when you learned of the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center.
I most certainly do!
I clearly recall my disbelief and total amazement. I recall exactly where I was standing when I ... Views: 901
Referrals: An effective way to earn business in which
one individual endorses the services of another
individual to a third party in an effort to increase
everyone’s income
There is no better way to earn clients than with the help of others. Cold calling and telemarketing are necessary, but ... Views: 943
It's no fun being in debt.
Money shortages are always stressful and serious debt canemotionally drain you.
And yet, while you'll find lots of advice about thepractical aspects of debt management, there is preciouslittle help available for the psychological side of things.
Negative feelings ... Views: 2509
(Warner Books, May 2004, $13.95)
Have you ever berated yourself for missing a golden opportunity to talk about yourself and your accomplishments because you were fearful of coming off as too showy or self-serving? How come so many of us can only think of the right things to say about ourselves ... Views: 2045
At this point in my education at the University of Earth, I’m pretty well convinced that our ability to experience and enjoy life hinges on the type of mental programming that we’ve each managed to accomplish over the past several years. The kinds of information that we’ve crammed into our ... Views: 1326
Pina Coladas remain a favorite at popular beach vacation spots. Imagine your skin taking a refreshing sip of this popular drink! I'm referring to the non-alcoholic version, of course. Rich, creamy coconut milk and exhilarating pineapple make the pina colada a tasty treat as well as a wonderful ... Views: 1184
Ask my friends at Wachovia Bank in Florida what it means to be an Energy Banker and they'll be able to sound off the answer quicker than this week's mortgage and CD rates. I recently gave a seminar to 150 of their employees and they learned that how we invest our energy is even more important ... Views: 2268
1669 hours or about 70 days is the amount of time the average American will spend watching television in 2004 according to USA Today. 70 days. Wow. Just imagine what we could accomplish in 70 days. Unfortunately this statistic underscores the reality that many of us would rather spend hours ... Views: 862
"With every deed you are sowing a seed, though the harvest you may not see."
- Ella Wheeler Wilcox
As a child I watched my Dad plant tomato seeds every spring in our little backyard garden. And as spring turned into summer I couldn't help but notice these seeds turning into bountiful tomato ... Views: 1083
I was riding my mountain bike the other day with my three year old son in the child's seat. As we rode along the edge of the TPC golf course we noticed a boy running up and down these three little hills on the edge of the golf course. I knew what was coming next. My son said "Daddy, I want to ... Views: 908
If a magic fairy had visited me as a young girl and told me I would be a journalist when I grew up, I would have said, “No way!” That was the last vocation I could ever imagine for myself. The evening newscasts frightened me with their macabre scenes of violence and atrocities. I would flip ... Views: 960
We all have a need for validation -- being told a job was well done or being told that we are valued, wanted or attractive.
Some people have a greater need to be validated than others.
Do you find yourself being drawn to situations or experiences in life where you feel needed?
Check the ... Views: 7688
What if I could show you a clear roadmap toaffiliate riches in 6 simple steps - would YOUbe excited?
If you are ready to put in some efforts,patience, passion, persistency and determination,I guarantee your success.
Follow these 6 simple steps to create multiplestreams of autopilot income. All ... Views: 1000
What if I could show you a clear roadmap toaffiliate riches in 6 simple steps - would YOUbe excited?
If you are ready to put in some efforts,patience, passion, persistency and determination,I guarantee your success.
Follow these 6 simple steps to create multiplestreams of autopilot income. All ... Views: 1430