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Re: Nerves Rattled While Selling? Avoid These Common Mistakes

Tom — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:56:39 -0000

I watch my body language, but rarely get spooked. If anything, it's excitement that they are signing a big check that I try to hide my reaction to.

Re: The Next Big Thing: The Inverted Deal

Courtney — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:36:09 -0000

Thank you, Todd. That is good to know!

Re: The Next Big Thing: The Inverted Deal

Todd Razor — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:45:34 -0000

Hi Courtney. Nice article on inverted deals. It's good to know that not all inverted deal providers require shoppers to bring in their smartphones. In reference to Joel's comment, companies like the one we're building in Des Moines gives shoppers the ability to print off their offer and bring it in the store.

Re: The Next Big Thing: The Inverted Deal

Joel Snyder — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:43:26 -0000

Sounds like a traditional coupon!

Re: Practice Etiquette to Improve Your Professional Image

Jeromy Manke — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 02:58:12 -0000

Etiquette and manners are very important in maintaining relationships and making positive first impressions. By being mindful of this and promoting a positive, friendly, and respectable image, people are more willing and eager to interact with and form relationships with you. Interacting with individuals that have a negative image or give a negative impression can impact you or those who interact with you. Positive actions lead to positive impressions.

www.positivitysquared.wordpres...

Re: Localize to Energize Your Sales

Courtney — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:45:33 -0000

True. You raise a very good point. Thank you.

Re: Localize to Energize Your Sales

Hwarmbier — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:45:40 -0000

The conclusion of this study is obvious and reasonable, viz. there are greater responses to "local" contact info than "800-xxx-xxxx" phone numbers for contact info. This creates a dilemma with vertical online advertising programs, where "free 800-xxx-xxxx" numbers are intentionaly used within the ad, so phone activity can be tracked by that vertical ad supplier.

Re: Who Uses What Website When?

Eleanor Staehler — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:53:39 -0000

Good article...interesting and helpful.

Re: Hit That Snooze Button All You Want! BRUNCH Makes the Money

Msuprenant — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:02:58 -0000

THANK YOU!!! Just last weekend, my friends and I were looking for a place to grab some mimosas and breakfast foodage!! I had to put the question out to my Facebook friends in order to get some ideas...
What a great idea for an untapped ad market in my area!!!
Thanks again!
MA

Re: The AMAZING GINORMOUS list of words you should not use to WIN THE FUTURE of your sales

Courtney — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:14:56 -0000

All good additions! Agreed. I despise "K." Thankfully, I've never received "kk!"

Re: The AMAZING GINORMOUS list of words you should not use to WIN THE FUTURE of your sales

Lee Smith — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:30:49 -0000

"At the end of the day," (oh, how I've come to dislike that phrase!) you're right Plynch.

Re: The AMAZING GINORMOUS list of words you should not use to WIN THE FUTURE of your sales

Plynch — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:15:08 -0000

Please add: "the fact of the matter is" If I hear that one more time, I'll scream.

Re: The AMAZING GINORMOUS list of words you should not use to WIN THE FUTURE of your sales

MA — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:38:55 -0000

In re Kristen's note, why reply "k" or "kk" or "ok" at all?? Unless it's an urgent note and you're reassuring you are indeed alive, if I've been in communication with you by text, I don't need to read that last word...
k ?

Re: The AMAZING GINORMOUS list of words you should not use to WIN THE FUTURE of your sales

Kristen Manders — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:46:42 -0000

I'm tired of getting "kk" as a response in text rather than "OK." If you need to be so lazy, just write k. I'll understand that it's not an initial.

Re: “Secret Social Skills” to Master

Tony — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:34:34 -0000

Thank you for sharing this blog post. Penelope (not her real name, by the way) is nothing if not compelling. If you enjoy her work I ask you keep her in prayer. She is going through some difficult times in her life now and is honestly reflecting this in other blog posts.

Re: Ad Opportunity: Dentists/Insurance Companies Promoting Discount Networks

Daniel Milstein — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:59:32 -0000

That is true, Kathy. As an author and business man, I can relate to how you said, "
While consumers are resorting to a variety of strategies to reduce their costs ". I hope more people discover your blog because you really know what you're talking about. Can't wait to read more from you!

Re: Best of 2011: Tips on Selling to a Small Business Owner

ducttape — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:47:59 -0000

Thanks for the mention here!

Re: Looking Ahead to 2012: Predicted Sales Trends

Itsybitsy — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:48:49 -0000

I think he is right on for 2012

Re: All They Want for Christmas is the iPad (and Two Front Teeth)

Rmartinez — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:05:10 -0000

Not just kids want the iPad. It is also in my list too. Thanks.

Re: Do You Know What Makes A Great Sales Manager?

Jessica — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:51:25 -0000

Hi Anita,

Thank you so much for taking the time to correct my mistakes! I apologize, and all corrections have been made.

Re: Do You Know What Makes A Great Sales Manager?

Anita — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:58:46 -0000

At first glance...

Absolutely pathetic!! The last sentence (question) What makes a good sales MANGER
(manager)
...under trending now 5 UNCONVENTIAL (unconventional)

Do you need a PROFESSIONAL proof reader or copywriter?

...losing your credibility here!

Re: Changing Consumer Habits Can Mean A Changing Audience

Nancy — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:11:08 -0000

What a great opportunity for a question with ALL of our clients. Who do you see most often coming through the door now?

Re: Ad Opportunity: New Personal Emergency Medical Response Devices Coming to Market

Medical Alert Devices — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:48:56 -0000

Its a great post.I like this post.Thanks for it

Re: New Media Sales Monthly: Ad Agency Forecast, Holiday Shoppers, Sales Questions to Avoid

Lee Smith — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:59:06 -0000

Thanks for the suggestions William! If you search this site for the word "Strata" the full article comes up. That piece should have had a direct link to the study on the Strata website, but it did not - our oversight! We'll discuss the possibility of adding the script here on the blog.

Re: New Media Sales Monthly: Ad Agency Forecast, Holiday Shoppers, Sales Questions to Avoid

William Hoelzel — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:12:32 -0000

Your video is useful, and it gets me thinking. But is it possible you could provide a transcript of the video so that I could quote from it in sales sheets or training materials?

Many of the findings are worth discussing in sales meetings or management meetings, but we need them printed on paper in order to discuss them. And in some cases, we'd like to quote from the reports for sales flyers.

And could you list sources for your information, too? For example, in your report on Strata, could you give the URL for the study you quoted? I found it, but it took time.

http://www.gotostrata.com/news...

Again, we like the monthly video report, but we'd like a transcription, too. Thanks!