You step off the stage at convocation, your degree finally in hand after years of study and hard work, and suddenly you’ve got the whole world before you. From here your life can go in any direction you choose, and it’s up to you to make the most of it. As you set off into…
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Soothing the Sting of a Lost Sale
It’s a simple — but unfortunate — fact of life for a salesperson that we simply can’t close every deal. Sometimes the reason is plain, sometimes it isn’t, and sometimes you simply never hear back. It can be frustrating and disheartening, but don’t let these “lost” sales bring you down. “It is not a lost…
Marketing vs Advertising vs Sales
Today we’re going to break down three different aspects of the sales process. While often used interchangeably, marketing, advertising, and sales refer to three related, yet distinct, aspects of business. First, let’s take a look at each term individually, and then we’ll turn to how they work together to help build a successful business. Marketing This is the broadest…
Prepare to Present: 3 Steps to Public Speaking Success
Preparing to give a presentation is a very personal experience. We all have our own routines, tics, and superstitions that help us to feel confident and ready to speak to a crowd. Perhaps you need twenty minutes of solitary silence before taking the stage, or you’re convinced that an extra shot of espresso prior to…