As a Business Development Strategist and Coach, I have heard many excuses why Sales Reps have low sales and few prospect bookings during the summer months. They include things like, it’s too hot, people are all on vacation, nobody has time to book an appointment, the kids are home, I’m busy with relatives and company’s coming, all the stores have their...
Read MoreA business fairy tale …. I was at Waves Coffee House in Lynn Valley (a local coffee shop in North Vancouver) speaking with a prospective client over a muffin and mocha. He was telling me about the challenges his sales organization was facing. (aren’t we all!) Decisions were being delayed because of the economy and our weak Canadian dollar; competition...
Read More“I get mail; therefore I am.” ~ Scott Adams It happens every time I am away either for a conference, a speaking gig or just some ‘me’ time – my inbox explodes! Does it sense that I’m away and unable (unwilling) to clean it out? Does it say “AHA! Cathy can’t access her email, let’s tell everyone!”? OK, I...
Read More“Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned.” ~ Peter Marshall I was going to write a great piece on how volunteering for your community not only is a ‘good thing’ but a win-win when it comes to business, but karma intervened…Last week I was on my way to teach a course downtown. I use transit as parking is at a premium –...
Read More“Be a first rate version of yourself, not a second rate version of someone else.” – Judy Garland We hear it quite a bit these days. Being authentic, the real you. But what does it mean? It all begins with how you relate to that person on the inside, not the one you see in the mirror. Fake it ‘til you make it. In case you haven’t figured it out, success is an “inner...
Read MoreI’ve got it. I don’t know if it’s contagious but it’s a very real affliction in entrepreneurs especially. Another name could be ‘option overload’ – there are so many opportunities you want to pursue, you’re pulled in every direction and making a choice is so-o-o-o difficult because they’re ALL good! A post on...
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