It was a sad morning. When I came out to the kitchen I saw a completely wilted Azalea plant. Even though it sat where I could not miss it I had forgotten to water it for days. Azaleas need lots of water. The flowers had all folded up on themselves, ... ► Read More
Why You Can’t Do What They do!
There is a misconception that we are all capable of mastering the same skills to the same degree as other people have. Maybe; but do you really have the time to be an expert at your skills and then learn and master someone else' skills? Recently I ... ► Read More
Don’t Believe in Infomercials
An infomercial, aka elevator pitch, is a short way of introducing yourself and your business in a way that will generate interest and possibly create a lead towards a sale. You know, after 11 years of trying to create the perfect infomercial I ... ► Read More
Don’t Be Afraid to Try Something Different
Being unique is one of the key's behind every successful person and business. You have to have something that is slightly different than your competitors or your customers have no reason to return to you. Here are two stories I found recently on ... ► Read More
What’s Your Story?
When you are networking or speaking it is your story that will start to create the connection you need to make the bonds of a great client relationship. What is your story? Your clients and potential clients want to know you a little (the real you). ... ► Read More
What is Your Ask? Know How to Get What You Need
If you were to bump into a friend and after chatting for a bit they were to ask you, "how can I help you?" do you know exactly how you would answer? Most of us don't. Now what if you met a business owner that may see your potential clients and they ... ► Read More
How Fresh Does It Have To Be?
It used to be that you could put up a website and basically allow it to be a static page you could use to just hand out information to people you met. It has not been like that for some years now. Your website is like your business's store window. If ... ► Read More
You Need A Strategic Partner!
'What is a strategic partner,' you might ask? This is a person that sees your potential clients often in their line of work or business. It is a symbiotic partnership that allows both of you to grow and do what you want to do while helping the client ... ► Read More
“Omnipresence” vs. “Omni-availability”
Are you always available for your client? Do you take calls in the middle of dinner, during your birthday party, and on your vacation? Do you feel your business needs to be open all the time to ensure that people do not go other places? Your ... ► Read More
Words to Banish From Your Business Speak
There are a few words you should think about excluding from your conversations in business. By using the alternatives your clients will perceive you as the person or business that can really help them with their needs. Sell If you are using the ... ► Read More
