The 4-step process to explain things more effectively

  April 18, 2018

By Brian Maynor   We’ve all been there; frustrated and annoyed that no matter how we try explaining something it just isn’t connecting with our audience. Instead of letting our…

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The 4-step process to explain things more effectively

  April 18, 2018

By Brian Maynor   We’ve all been there; frustrated and annoyed that no matter how we try explaining something it just isn’t connecting with our audience. Instead of letting our…

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Posted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc   Category: advice, life

How changing our habits at home impact our work

  April 18, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Our lives are centered around our habits. We have good and bad habits at home, work, and in other areas of our lives, but few of…

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How changing our habits at home impact our work

  April 18, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Our lives are centered around our habits. We have good and bad habits at home, work, and in other areas of our lives, but few of…

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Posted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc   Category: advice

Make it easy for them to buy from you

  April 16, 2018

By Jerry Bellune   A friend’s back door lock was broken. He prides himself on being mechanically inclined. Most of us would have called a locksmith. He removed the lock…

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Make it easy for them to buy from you

  April 16, 2018

By Jerry Bellune   A friend’s back door lock was broken. He prides himself on being mechanically inclined. Most of us would have called a locksmith. He removed the lock…

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Posted in: midlandsbiz   Category: advice

Common time-drains and what to do about them

  April 13, 2018

By Brian Maynor     Where has the morning/afternoon/day gone? I know I’m not the only one who has ever felt this way, because according to Gallup 61% of working…

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Common time-drains and what to do about them

  April 13, 2018

By Brian Maynor     Where has the morning/afternoon/day gone? I know I’m not the only one who has ever felt this way, because according to Gallup 61% of working…

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3 keys to being happier at work

  April 12, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Everyone wants to be happy at work, but what does that actually mean? Is happiness just being satisfied with our job?  Having fun at work?  Or…

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3 keys to being happier at work

  April 12, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Everyone wants to be happy at work, but what does that actually mean? Is happiness just being satisfied with our job?  Having fun at work?  Or…

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There Are 4 Types Of Expenses, But Only 1 You Need To Cut

  April 6, 2018

By Nik Halik   Managing expenses is nearly a full-time – though unpaid – job for many people. From the monthly mortgage, car payment, insurance, groceries and utility bills to…

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There Are 4 Types Of Expenses, But Only 1 You Need To Cut

  April 6, 2018

By Nik Halik   Managing expenses is nearly a full-time – though unpaid – job for many people. From the monthly mortgage, car payment, insurance, groceries and utility bills to…

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Perfect responses to 5 tricky situations

  April 5, 2018

By Brian Maynor   We’ve all had them; moments when our brains just can’t process words fast enough to respond to a critical situation. Whether it’s during a conversation, meeting,…

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Perfect responses to 5 tricky situations

  April 5, 2018

By Brian Maynor   We’ve all had them; moments when our brains just can’t process words fast enough to respond to a critical situation. Whether it’s during a conversation, meeting,…

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How to become an expert at warp speed

  April 4, 2018

By Jerry Bellune,   Most successful people learn early in life to become expert authorities. Business owners and professionals do it with a simple technique. They read and absorb a…

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Common behaviors that annoy others

  April 3, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Etiquette is an attempt not to annoy or offend others, but what if we end up annoying them anyway? Sharing space with others is tricky, and…

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Common behaviors that annoy others

  April 3, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Etiquette is an attempt not to annoy or offend others, but what if we end up annoying them anyway? Sharing space with others is tricky, and…

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How to become an expert at warp speed

  April 3, 2018

By Jerry Bellune,   Most successful people learn early in life to become expert authorities. Business owners and professionals do it with a simple technique. They read and absorb a…

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Posted in: midlandsbiz   Category: advice

A new blueprint for networking

  March 29, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Part of establishing our success is building a network of allies, but that is rarely a topic found in onboarding programs.  Not to mention that cultivating…

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A new blueprint for networking

  March 29, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Part of establishing our success is building a network of allies, but that is rarely a topic found in onboarding programs.  Not to mention that cultivating…

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Specific steps to be more confident

  March 28, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Confidence is powerful. It’s a powerful word; a powerful feeling and most of us could use more of it. While we know all of the amazing…

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Specific steps to be more confident

  March 28, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Confidence is powerful. It’s a powerful word; a powerful feeling and most of us could use more of it. While we know all of the amazing…

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What every business needs to succeed

  March 27, 2018

ByJerry Bellune,   You’ve undoubtedly heard of Howard Schultz, the dreamer who’s credited with the success of Starbucks. The man behind that success may be one you’ve never heard about.…

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What every business needs to succeed

  March 27, 2018

ByJerry Bellune,   You’ve undoubtedly heard of Howard Schultz, the dreamer who’s credited with the success of Starbucks. The man behind that success may be one you’ve never heard about.…

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The over-looked sales in your list

  March 26, 2018

By Jerry Bellune,   What would you take first if your home or office was threatened by fire? Your computer with your client and prospect contacts, of course. Imagine what…

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The over-looked sales in your list

  March 26, 2018

By Jerry Bellune,   What would you take first if your home or office was threatened by fire? Your computer with your client and prospect contacts, of course. Imagine what…

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The key to tackling spontaneous speaking situations

  March 21, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Most of the time we get to prepare for speaking engagements, but occasionally they happen to us spontaneously. When we find ourselves in these unplanned spotlight…

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The key to tackling spontaneous speaking situations

  March 21, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Most of the time we get to prepare for speaking engagements, but occasionally they happen to us spontaneously. When we find ourselves in these unplanned spotlight…

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How Arnold Palmer branded his business

  March 19, 2018

By Jerry Bellune,   Arnold Palmer and his associates were brainstorming a signature logo they could use on clothing, golf clubs and other products. What they came up with was…

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How Arnold Palmer branded his business

  March 19, 2018

By Jerry Bellune,   Arnold Palmer and his associates were brainstorming a signature logo they could use on clothing, golf clubs and other products. What they came up with was…

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What it takes to make better decisions overall

  March 15, 2018

By Brian Maynor   I don’t think anyone intentionally makes bad decisions, but it happens. In order to make good decisions we need two things:  prediction and judgment.  Prediction helps…

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What it takes to make better decisions overall

  March 15, 2018

By Brian Maynor   I don’t think anyone intentionally makes bad decisions, but it happens. In order to make good decisions we need two things:  prediction and judgment.  Prediction helps…

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Are we living up to our potential?

  March 14, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Having potential is often seen as a good thing, but it is both a blessing and a curse. The blessing of potential is the capacity of…

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Are we living up to our potential?

  March 14, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Having potential is often seen as a good thing, but it is both a blessing and a curse. The blessing of potential is the capacity of…

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How to make the warm-and-fuzzy sale

  March 12, 2018

By Jerry Bellune   You never know what will touch a prospect’s heart. When you do, it’s like magic. Our friend Robert Rogers, a veteran of the printing and promotional…

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How to make the warm-and-fuzzy sale

  March 12, 2018

By Jerry Bellune   You never know what will touch a prospect’s heart. When you do, it’s like magic. Our friend Robert Rogers, a veteran of the printing and promotional…

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How to juggle texts, emails, phone calls and drop-ins

  March 7, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Beads of sweat forming on our brow.  Mind racing.  Body tenses.  Eyes darting. These are typical signs of fight-or-flight syndrome, so why do they happen when…

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How to juggle texts, emails, phone calls and drop-ins

  March 7, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Beads of sweat forming on our brow.  Mind racing.  Body tenses.  Eyes darting. These are typical signs of fight-or-flight syndrome, so why do they happen when…

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How to generate more business now

  March 5, 2018

By Jerry Bellune   The first thing new sales people do with us is to list all their friends and relatives. Then they call them to let them know they…

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How to generate more business now

  March 5, 2018

By Jerry Bellune   The first thing new sales people do with us is to list all their friends and relatives. Then they call them to let them know they…

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3 ancient laws to increase our wealth

  March 1, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Everyone wants to be wealthy. And that doesn’t just mean financial wealth.  Being wealthy is really about having abundance, whether it’s an abundance of friends, time,…

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3 ancient laws to increase our wealth

  March 1, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Everyone wants to be wealthy. And that doesn’t just mean financial wealth.  Being wealthy is really about having abundance, whether it’s an abundance of friends, time,…

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Being a power-couple takes planning

  March 1, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Merging two successful careers can be a challenge, unless you have a plan. Let’s be honest, it’s easier to build a career when we’re single.  When…

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Being a power-couple takes planning

  March 1, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Merging two successful careers can be a challenge, unless you have a plan. Let’s be honest, it’s easier to build a career when we’re single.  When…

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Posted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc   Category: advice