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Overcoming Obstacles

How to Use the Feel Felt Found Method

Feb 26, 2019 By Deb Bixler

Whether you are ‘talking’ virtually or face to face, using the feel, felt, found method of communication will make you a more effective communicator. The effectiveness of your business conversations is key on the ability to connect rather than convince. Whether you are talking with a potential customer, new business associate or possible hostess, when […]

Filed Under: Sales Activities Tagged With: Communication, Overcoming Obstacles, Sales

Destroy New Business Fears with Surefire Success

Feb 19, 2019 By Brian Mikes

Today, I want to discuss something very important. If you’re starting a business, I want to share with you a surefire way to start a business and make it thrive! I’ll get to more on that in a moment… but why is this such an important topic? The last week has been very interesting for […]

Filed Under: Personal Readiness Tagged With: Fear, Marketing, Overcoming Obstacles, Texting

The Objection Crusher: 3 S System

Nov 16, 2018 By Deb Bixler

Tim Wilson, the objection crusher, was our guest on the Cash Flow Show: Home Business Radio. He shared his technique for how to overcome objections using the 3 S system. Known as The Objection Crusher, Tim gave some awesome tips on how to crush objections before they happen! Crushing objections takes preparation, planning and promotion. By […]

Filed Under: Sales Activities Tagged With: Overcoming Obstacles, Sales

What Two Words Are Most Valuable for Your Business Planning?

Oct 16, 2018 By Dave Berkus

One of the most valuable tools in an executive’s arsenal is the use of the question chain in planning meetings or to analyze scenarios that might result from an action. The powerful words are “What if…” followed by an ever-deeper question that follows the possible results of an action, or a decision based upon the […]

Filed Under: Strategic Planning Tagged With: Business Plan, Overcoming Obstacles, Planning

The Importance of Setbacks

Jul 30, 2018 By Dave Brock

Too often, we get caught up in the rush of everyday life. The press of everyday activity, the constant intrusion and interruptions drive what we do. These become standard, we go on autopilot—even as a coping mechanism. Most important we stop paying attention, we stop being present. This doesn’t mean we aren’t accomplishing things. The […]

Filed Under: Best Practices Tagged With: Failure, Overcoming Obstacles, Solving Problems

4 Simple Strategies for Pulling Out of an Entrepreneurial Funk

Jan 15, 2018 By Jyoti Agrawal

There’s nothing quite as fulfilling as launching your startup and seeing it through its first few months or years of infancy. You get so addicted to its success that you spend all your waking hours thinking about a new customer acquisition strategy or an impending meeting with a big investor. You even find yourself thinking […]

Filed Under: Best Practices Tagged With: Health, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Outlook, Solving Problems

7 Myths You Probably Believe About Successful Entrepreneurs

Oct 5, 2017 By Mike Maddock

I spend a large percentage of my time connecting entrepreneurs with companies trying to solve wicked problems. So I get a kick out of some of the most common misperceptions I hear about people who start their own companies. Here are some common myths along with the truths about entrepreneurs and what actually makes them […]

Filed Under: Best Practices Tagged With: Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Outlook

Move the Barriers with Mobile Technology

Sep 29, 2017 By Drew McLellan

For the last couple weeks, we’ve been exploring the seismic shift in marketing that is being brought about by mobile technology and the new consumer attitude of “I want what I want when I want it.” Fortunately the same technology can help us connect with and serve our audiences in a way that is meaningful […]

Filed Under: Innovation Tagged With: Innovation, Mobile, Overcoming Obstacles

Embracing Objections

Sep 19, 2017 By Dave Brock

I just saw the term, “Objection free selling.” In fairness to the person raising the issue, I didn’t read the article, so I’m not certain the premise or his position. It was the phrase that caught my attention, making me flashback on my own history of dealing with objections. At one point, I feared them. […]

Filed Under: Sales Activities Tagged With: Communication, Overcoming Obstacles, Sales

Greatly Exceed Early Customer Expectations

Sep 13, 2017 By Dave Berkus

First customers are critical. Greatly exceed expectations at all costs. There is so much history behind this insight, and so many stories that illustrate this point. Your first customers for any product or service form your reference base, the important group of allies that your marketing and sales people rely upon when attempting to create buzz […]

Filed Under: Customer Service Tagged With: Getting Started, Overcoming Obstacles, Solving Problems

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