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China Import Problem

by Joe Kelner on August 22, 2007

In this episode, Bill and Bryan address the China import issues that are making news. Is it possible that part of this is a breakdown in selling skills? That might be a stretch - or not. As you listen to this, think about how you would modify your sales approach if you were to compete [...]

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Is “The Secret” Really THE Secret?

by Bill Caskey on March 22, 2007

Just finished The Secret DVD. Although the book left me a little cool, the DVD was quite good.
Here are my LIKES and DISLIKES and a recommendation. By the way, if you’ve been living in Bahrain the last month, The Secret is the Law of Attraction, which says you attract to things/situations that mirror your feelings [...]

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You’ve Been Given a Gift. Are You Using It?

by Bill Caskey on March 8, 2007

I heard a commerical the other night that posed a profound question: “Are you using all of the gifts (talents) that you’ve been given?”
Thoreau said many of us, “live lives of quiet desperation.” To me that means we sort of meander through life–taking what’s given us, but not really exploiting our gifts and talents.
As sales [...]

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I got this question from one of my clients last week. The more I thought about it, the more I realized that this is a common problem for sales professionals–especially in complex (long) selling cycles.
Let’s start at the top. You are in sales to solve problems. The solving of your customer’s problems will pay you [...]

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Money, Money MONEY!!!

by Bill Caskey on April 19, 2006

by Bryan Neale
Question:  What did your parents teach you when it comes to talking about money with others?
Answer: “Don’t talk about money with others. Don’t ask them how much they make. Don’t ask them how much they paid for their house. Don’t ask them how much money they save. Just don’t talk about money.”
Now flash [...]

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