Why You Should Live (and Work) in a State of Awe

Why You Should Live (and Work) in a State of Awe

What jaw-dropping moments have you had this year? Our blackout lasted for three (obviously stressful) days. We left the dark house each morning and returned late at night to sleep. When I pulled into our driveway one night, I got out of the car and looked up at the...
Selling with LinkedIn: Save 50%

Selling with LinkedIn: Save 50%

Use Black Friday code 50OFFJB. My colleagues at Vengreso created an amazing online course on Selling with LinkedIn for Individuals. I’ve taken it. (Well, most of it.) It’s dynamic and highly detailed, and I’ve learned a ton. (A caveat: We differ about asking for...
Why Customer Loyalty Isn’t Always About More Choices

Why Customer Loyalty Isn’t Always About More Choices

Stop confusing your buyers. I was so frustrated. I was trying to contact a prospect and couldn’t find the company phone number on their website. Maybe it’s old-fashioned, but the phone works. I wasn’t cold calling, I was calling a referral—who, by the way, had no...
Why You Need to Make Time for Asking for Referrals

Why You Need to Make Time for Asking for Referrals

Getting referral business should be top priority. Message to sales leaders: Your job is to get the rocks off the road so your team can close deals, exceed quota, and blow past revenue goals. Is your team asking for referrals? Are you getting customer referrals? Or are...