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The law of supply and demand is one of those things we sales types ignore at our peril. Think about it in terms of finding vs. capturing vs. creating demand and how you get paid for each. Read More

Why is it worth your time and effort to look at other people’s submissions? Well, for the same reason that you take the time to speak with people at networking meetings - because the value to you of participating depends on the relationships you build with other members Read More

While 41 percent of private companies in the U.S. are owned by women, only 3to 5 percent receive Venture Capital, the high profile funding often associated with major startups especially in the technology industry. Nick Leiber makes the case for more women partners for Venture Capital firms as one possible remedy Read More

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Here's a GREAT questionnaire I developed to find out why! It allows you to obtain feedback, improve your business marketing and get your foot through the proverbial door! Give it a try Read More

Quick Thought for the week of 6/13/10. Prepare!!! We all need to wing it now and again, but thorough preparation is an amazingly powerful credibility builder Read More

Raising venture capital may not be something every small business owner or entrepreneur would consider. But for those who need financing for their next venture, this article from the Wall Street Journal can serve as a partial check list to prepare for the process of seeking VC investment. Not surprisingly, perhaps, is the need to target the right VC to approach with your idea Read More

Good call planning includes researching your dream client, their present situation, and any information that may inform your call. It doesn’t mean that you have to know everything in order to feel confident in calling; If you are a value-creator, they will be happy to teach you what you need to know to win their business. You might be surprised by how different their needs are from what you imagined Read More

On the heels of Yoni's post on marketing and advertising blunders, I found this UNBELIEVEABLE item. It's almost too CRAZY to believe!

Let's call it "How to Do Irrepairable P.R. Damage to Your Company With Assinine and Idiotic Marketing Decisions! Read More

While ego and expertise are important in sales, they can also get in the way. The challenge for many is they let pride get In the way of engagement. Rather than asking for and about the obvious, they make assumptions and fail to ask questions that could lead to success Read More

To get into the proper mindset, re-read the title of this post in the most weepy, whiney tone you can imagine. Got that annoying eeeesssssshhhhhh feeling? Good. Because that’s the feeling I invariably get from sales managers and reps when discussing E-Rep for the first time Read More