Now it’s time to rethink your weekend denim
September 25, 2015
By Brian Maynor Last week we looked at the original work fabric, denim, and while it’s appearance has changed over the years the fact that it is still around…
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Avoiding Legal Attacks
September 24, 2015
Part II of the Protecting Your Business Series By Mike DuBose with Blake DuBose Business owners and leaders face a multitude of threats every day. They often wake…
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The hidden cost of wearable technology
September 23, 2015
By Brian Maynor If there was ever a doubt that wearable technology is here to stay, then let’s put it to rest right now. This year not only is…
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Time is on your side, as long as you understand it.
September 21, 2015
By Jeffrey Gitomer “Time is money.” You’ve heard that expression a thousand times or more. And as many times as you’ve heard it, you have universally ignored it. Every…
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Uncovering your own secret of selling… Why YOU buy!
September 21, 2015
By Jeffrey Gitomer Think about the last few things you purchased. They hold the secrets to increasing your sales. Giving a seminar, I was in a stream-of-conscience talking about…
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How and Why Lawsuits Happen
September 21, 2015
Part I of the Protecting Your Business Series By Mike DuBose with Blake DuBose “You have been served. Have a great day!” Many years ago, I stood in…
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Advertising myths exposed: Myth #4 – Advertising is expensive
September 21, 2015
By Jerry Bellune This is one of the most prevalent myths. Yet you see small business advertising everywhere. That’s because their owners are smart. They know which media work best…
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Dream your way to sales success… all day long.
September 16, 2015
By Jeffrey Gitomer Ever dream? Ever had a scary dream? Think you were dying? Falling? Wake up in a sweat? What causes dreams? I have no idea — and…
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Stylishly traverse crisp mornings; cool evenings and warm days
September 15, 2015
By Brian Maynor I know I’m not the only one loving this change in weather and hoping it lasts for awhile, but the range we experience throughout the day…
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Advertising myths exposed: Myth #3 – All advertising has moved online
September 14, 2015
By Jerry Bellune A new myth is that only digital advertising works. If you’ve used AdWords, you may have had success. But how much stuff are you selling from…
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Stress is often ugly and emotional, but did you know it was also contagious?
September 9, 2015
By Brian Maynor Most of us know stress is not a good look, but did you know that kids aren’t the only ones susceptible to catching things as they…
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Stress is often ugly and emotional, but did you know it was also contagious?
September 9, 2015
By Brian Maynor Most of us know stress is not a good look, but did you know that kids aren’t the only ones susceptible to catching things as they…
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Advertising myths exposed: Myth #2 – Advertising produces few results
September 7, 2015
By Jerry Bellune I hear that from owners who’ve tried other media. But it’s not the media that failed them. It’s the advertising itself. It failed because: 1. It…
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Advertising myths exposed: Myth #2 – Advertising produces few results
September 7, 2015
By Jerry Bellune I hear that from owners who’ve tried other media. But it’s not the media that failed them. It’s the advertising itself. It failed because: 1. It…
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Exactly how do you break fashion rules?
September 3, 2015
By Brian Maynor Last week we looked at the major trend of discarding the old fashion rules perpetuated for years in favor of just being you, so this week…
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Exactly how do you break fashion rules?
September 3, 2015
By Brian Maynor Last week we looked at the major trend of discarding the old fashion rules perpetuated for years in favor of just being you, so this week…
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Is it better to be a respected boss or a loved leader?
September 1, 2015
By Brian Maynor A boss and a leader are not the same thing. They can be, and probably should be, but all too often bosses are simply bosses and…
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Is it better to be a respected boss or a loved leader?
September 1, 2015
By Brian Maynor A boss and a leader are not the same thing. They can be, and probably should be, but all too often bosses are simply bosses and…
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The science of the sale. The art of lunch.
August 31, 2015
By Jeffrey Gitomer Let’s do lunch! Well, let’s do lunch the right way. Too often salespeople think that getting a lunch appointment is the victory, and don’t concentrate on…
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The science of the sale. The art of lunch.
August 31, 2015
By Jeffrey Gitomer Let’s do lunch! Well, let’s do lunch the right way. Too often salespeople think that getting a lunch appointment is the victory, and don’t concentrate on…
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Advertising myths exposed: Myth #1 – Advertising doesn’t work
August 30, 2015
By Jerry Bellune You’ve probably heard someone say this: “I tried advertising but it didn’t work.” Whether it was electronic or in print, it didn’t work. And they are…
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Advertising myths exposed: Myth #1 – Advertising doesn’t work
August 30, 2015
By Jerry Bellune You’ve probably heard someone say this: “I tried advertising but it didn’t work.” Whether it was electronic or in print, it didn’t work. And they are…
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We’re wired to respond to nature and ‘green microbreaks’ prove it
August 25, 2015
By Brian Maynor Fashion is often inspired by nature, whether its color, prints, patterns or even texture, but those are just a few of the many ways we can…
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We’re wired to respond to nature and ‘green microbreaks’ prove it
August 25, 2015
By Brian Maynor Fashion is often inspired by nature, whether its color, prints, patterns or even texture, but those are just a few of the many ways we can…
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Show me the value, or I’ll show you the door.
August 24, 2015
By Jeffrey Gitomer How do you make a sales presentation? No I don’t mean warm up, probe, present, over come objections, close. I mean what’s the big picture of…
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Show me the value, or I’ll show you the door.
August 24, 2015
By Jeffrey Gitomer How do you make a sales presentation? No I don’t mean warm up, probe, present, over come objections, close. I mean what’s the big picture of…
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Marketing Motivators – Picturing your Ideal Clients
August 23, 2015
By Jerry Bellune We need to picture our Ideal Prospects and Clients. The ones we can and want to help and serve. The ones who want and need what…
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Marketing Motivators – Picturing your Ideal Clients
August 23, 2015
By Jerry Bellune We need to picture our Ideal Prospects and Clients. The ones we can and want to help and serve. The ones who want and need what…
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The gender gap – is it better to treat everyone the same or acknowledge the differences
August 19, 2015
By Brian Maynor The fact that gender remains a hot-button topic should come as no surprise. Whether it’s fashion designers blurring the line between traditional masculine and feminine clothing…
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The gender gap – is it better to treat everyone the same or acknowledge the differences
August 19, 2015
By Brian Maynor The fact that gender remains a hot-button topic should come as no surprise. Whether it’s fashion designers blurring the line between traditional masculine and feminine clothing…
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Marketing Motivators – Segmenting your Ideal Clients
August 17, 2015
By Jerry Bellune In marketing, one size does not fit all. Your market has people with many needs and wants. You must decide which: • Needs and wants you…
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Marketing Motivators – Segmenting your Ideal Clients
August 17, 2015
By Jerry Bellune In marketing, one size does not fit all. Your market has people with many needs and wants. You must decide which: • Needs and wants you…
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Weekends should be spent with your real friends – not your office ones
August 13, 2015
By Brian Maynor Office friendships are inevitable, after all you spend more time with your coworkers than you do anyone else in your life, but you shouldn’t treat…
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Weekends should be spent with your real friends – not your office ones
August 13, 2015
By Brian Maynor Office friendships are inevitable, after all you spend more time with your coworkers than you do anyone else in your life, but you shouldn’t treat…
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Want To Look Younger – Manage Your Stress Better
August 12, 2015
By Brian Maynor Stress is a factor of life, but it affects more than our health. It also has a significant impact on how we look. So if feeling…
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Want To Look Younger – Manage Your Stress Better
August 12, 2015
By Brian Maynor Stress is a factor of life, but it affects more than our health. It also has a significant impact on how we look. So if feeling…
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Marketing Motivators – Profiling Ideal Clients and Prospects
August 10, 2015
By Jerry Bellune Profiling Ideal Clients and Prospects. Profiling may sound like something police shouldn’t do. Actually it is one of the smartest strategies for you. You must know…
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Marketing Motivators – Profiling Ideal Clients and Prospects
August 10, 2015
By Jerry Bellune Profiling Ideal Clients and Prospects. Profiling may sound like something police shouldn’t do. Actually it is one of the smartest strategies for you. You must know…
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Self-Image determines more than sales
August 4, 2015
By Jeffrey Gitomer How do you picture yourself? Pretty powerful question when you think about it. Some of you are thinking handsome or pretty, some overweight or average, some…
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Self-Image determines more than sales
August 4, 2015
By Jeffrey Gitomer How do you picture yourself? Pretty powerful question when you think about it. Some of you are thinking handsome or pretty, some overweight or average, some…
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Claim Your Power Of Persuasion – It’s Easier Than You Think
August 4, 2015
By Brian Maynor Persuasive people tend to get what they want. There’s no other way to say it, but what most of us fail to grasp is the fact…
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Claim Your Power Of Persuasion – It’s Easier Than You Think
August 4, 2015
By Brian Maynor Persuasive people tend to get what they want. There’s no other way to say it, but what most of us fail to grasp is the fact…
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Marketing Motivators Motivating your clients and patients
August 3, 2015
By Jerry Bellune Venture capitalist Irwin Federman had it right. “People don’t love you for who you are,” he said. “They love you for how you make them feel.”…
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Marketing Motivators Motivating your clients and patients
August 3, 2015
By Jerry Bellune Venture capitalist Irwin Federman had it right. “People don’t love you for who you are,” he said. “They love you for how you make them feel.”…
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Don’t Be Rude – It’s Just Not Classy
July 30, 2015
By Brian Maynor Shopping can be a bit challenging and frustrating, but taking it out on the sales associates is not going to make things any better. In fact,…
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Don’t Be Rude – It’s Just Not Classy
July 30, 2015
By Brian Maynor Shopping can be a bit challenging and frustrating, but taking it out on the sales associates is not going to make things any better. In fact,…
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How To Fall Back In Love – Whether It’s With Your Job Or Your Wardrobe
July 29, 2015
By Brian Maynor No matter how much you love your job or your wardrobe it’s not all sunshine and roses. Even people who love what they do, or have…
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How To Fall Back In Love – Whether It’s With Your Job Or Your Wardrobe
July 29, 2015
By Brian Maynor No matter how much you love your job or your wardrobe it’s not all sunshine and roses. Even people who love what they do, or have…
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Romance in Marketing What you say with your body
July 27, 2015
By Jerry Bellune . You can say so much without saying a word. It’s what you do that people read anyway. Body language is a major way we communicate. We…
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Romance in Marketing What you say with your body
July 27, 2015
By Jerry Bellune . You can say so much without saying a word. It’s what you do that people read anyway. Body language is a major way we communicate. We…
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