Thought dedication. You decide what to think, and how to react.
October 26, 2015
By Jeffrey Gitomer What is the importance of attitude? Every person, you included, wants to achieve more, earn more, find happiness, be successful, and be fulfilled. At the root…
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Advertising myths exposed: Myth #9 – Newspaper ads are a waste of money
October 25, 2015
By Jerry Bellune I agree. The wrong kinds of ads do waste your money. David Ogilvy built his ad agency debunking that fallacy. As a young immigrant, he bought…
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Younger bosses – how to stay professional when your boss is younger than you
October 22, 2015
By Brian Maynor When you look at most offices it’s common to see multiple generations all working together, but the older employees are not always in charge. It…
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Advertising myths exposed: Myth #8 – You must be creative to write great ads
October 18, 2015
By Jerry Bellune This is one of the most ill-informed of many myths. But it’s one that some ad agencies truly believe. They sit around in their ivory towers…
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Is self-doubt causing you to act out?
October 16, 2015
By Brian Maynor We all have periods of self-doubt and they are often related to events we find intimidating or scary, like public speaking or going on a date,…
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The Science Behind Your Smile – Part 1
October 14, 2015
By Leslie Pitner, DDS We can paint it, smooth it, tighten it, or fill it, but without resorting to a paper bag, we cannot hide it. We take our…
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Why hire an athlete? Because they know how to score!
October 14, 2015
By Jeffrey Gitomer Everyone wants to hire the BEST person for the job. I do, too. Here’s a concept: Hire an athlete. It may help you as an employer…
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Lost In Translation – How Passion & Emotion Can Derail Communication
October 13, 2015
By Brian Maynor Continuing our conversation on effective communication, which of course is a crucial part of your image, we have to examine emotion and passion. Professional women are…
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Advertising myths exposed: Myth #7 – TV is the most effective ad medium
October 12, 2015
By Jerry Bellune One of our clients has been trying TV advertising. Believe it or not, we encouraged her to try it. She’s received good results. And she likes…
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This place couldn’t survive without me… Not.
October 7, 2015
By Jeffrey Gitomer When I was 19, my dad made me production manager of his 75 employee kitchen cabinet manufacturing factory. Before I officially took the job I worked…
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Advertising myths exposed Myth #6 – Direct mail works better
October 5, 2015
By Jerry Bellune You’ve probably heard someone say this: “I use direct mail to reach those who will buy from me.” They’re right. Direct mail has many advantages: 1.…
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Mobile Responsive Websites: A Necessity for All Businesses
September 30, 2015
by Holly Rollins In order to stay competitive in today’s market, it is extremely important for all businesses to have responsive website designs (RWD). An RWD refers to the…
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Building Strong Liability Coverage
September 29, 2015
Part III of the Protecting Your Business Series By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose All individuals and organizations (non-profits, government agencies, and for-profit businesses alike) are subject to threats and…
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The 411 on professional social interaction
September 29, 2015
By Brian Maynor As humans we crave and on a basic level need social interaction to survive, but building and navigating social connections at work isn’t always easy. We…
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Advertising myths exposed: Myth #5 – Advertising should build my brand
September 27, 2015
By Jerry Bellune This is a big mistake for small businesses. Brand building is for big guys like Coke and Pepsi. Is this a good idea for local business…
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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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