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A group for those of us who wheel and deal for a living.

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Scott Rossow As salespeople, what are your biggest day-to-day frustrations with selling?

Mine is definitely the trend of people not answering their phones. I leave voicemails to try and combat ...MoreAs salespeople, what are your biggest day-to-day frustrations with selling?

Mine is definitely the trend of people not answering their phones. I leave voicemails to try and combat this inevitable theme but voicemails can only be so effective and even the best voicemails have a tiny response-rate.

Other frustrations?

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Sam Diener: Laura --- I like your "it's not for you" method. This definitely makes people go wtf?
11 hours ago

Laura McCallum: Thanks, Sam, I certainly can't claim it for my own, and it actually goes against my nature to do this, but I can't argue with the results I am ...MoreThanks, Sam, I certainly can't claim it for my own, and it actually goes against my nature to do this, but I can't argue with the results I am getting. I learned it from Mike Dillard here:

http://nmccallum.blackbeltrecruiting.com

If you want to opt in to the free intro messages you will find value in them. The Blackbelt Recruiting course is well worth the $125 or so if you decide to go and buy the actual course. Money back if you don't think so. This course changed my business overnight- because it brought a change between my ears.

It has to do with control, posture, and human psychology. When you do the "take away", people realize they are not in control, and then they wonder what they are possibly missing out on. I tell people no all the time and I love it. Works for me and thousands of others who are using it!
10 hours ago

Bradley O For a business Development Forum the activity here is pretty light. In fact most of the groups I'm apart of are a bit slow. Any recommendations on the best place to interact on the Brazen Careerist?

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Scott Rossow: I have had similar thoughts to the original topic, Bradley, and to be honest, I find the confrontational aspect of this discussion quite ...MoreI have had similar thoughts to the original topic, Bradley, and to be honest, I find the confrontational aspect of this discussion quite refreshing. Most online / social media / forum or discussion-board interactions have a healthy level of disagreements and head-butting and until now I haven't seen this sauciness on Brazen, regardless of the possible over-reacting going on.

Anyway, to answer the question, Penelope's network is very active and so is the Personal Branding group. I'll use your recommendation as a kick-in-the-a$$ to start posting more myself though. There's no question that the 'wheeler-and-dealer' network SHOULD be more active.
2 days ago

Bradley O: Thank you so much Scott for the information. I'll take a look at those two networks.
2 days ago

Scott Asai Who (entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, etc.) has measured their impact on customer service? If so, how?

2 days ago from Ask A Coach, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, Business as Mission, Business Development and Corporate Talent Acquisition 3 more

Joop Laan created the event Growing SMEs, It's Time to Invest

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Laura McCallum Hey all-
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Ritika Sanghi enjoying being an offshore CTO...It works !!

1 week ago from Business Development

jpgandrade I am running a pump company in Brazil. Our greatest source of income is doing maintenance for public water pump system. We also sell pumps (any type), flow meters and water font kits. If you guys ...MoreI am running a pump company in Brazil. Our greatest source of income is doing maintenance for public water pump system. We also sell pumps (any type), flow meters and water font kits. If you guys have any idea to improve my business it will be very welcome. Sustainability seems to be a great place to advance.
Regards

2 weeks ago from Business Development

Chris Hughes Have any of you guys/gals read The Go-Giver or Go-Givers Sell More?

4 weeks ago from Business Development

Patricia Stewart recommended this

Patricia Stewart: Yes the Go-Giver is a great book. It has alot of great points in it.
2 weeks ago

Chris Hughes: it has changed the way I do business :) The 5 Laws of Stratospheric Success have helped me a bunch.
2 weeks ago

Zachary Jones One of my companies is in development of a new product; an ornament-like object filled with a fluid that grows crystals > 'melts' > then re-forms new crystals. Hard to explain in text, and ...MoreOne of my companies is in development of a new product; an ornament-like object filled with a fluid that grows crystals > 'melts' > then re-forms new crystals. Hard to explain in text, and we're not public with our media yet. It attracts scientific & 'nature-gizmo' people as much as metaphysical minds. We have the manufacture solved, and need to develop retail and distribution relationships. Anyone with any thoughts is invited; fan me for DM.

4 weeks ago from Business Development

May Hi, happy to be in this network (MoreHi, happy to be in this network (https://younoodle.com/startups/maycoach_company), open and interested to share ideas and to do business

5 weeks ago from Business Development

Jacob Revold How do you manage your cross-cultural teams: MoreHow do you manage your cross-cultural teams: http://www.revold.no/2010/02/cross-cultural-awareness/

5 weeks ago from Business Development

Adam Toren Thursday! 7pm PST - SKYROCKET Your Business Profits - a YoungEntrepreneur.com FREE Business Coaching Webinar MoreThursday! 7pm PST - SKYROCKET Your Business Profits - a YoungEntrepreneur.com FREE Business Coaching Webinar http://ow.ly/15yhv

5 weeks ago from Business Development

Sam Diener So question for you all ..... I am trying to rebrand my site a little bit towards my consulting practices. I am targeting new and mid level sales professionals. I need to come up with a ...MoreSo question for you all ..... I am trying to rebrand my site a little bit towards my consulting practices. I am targeting new and mid level sales professionals. I need to come up with a picture for the header of my site that shows the frustration, cluelessness, but also humor in being a new sales professional. It needs to target executives who might hire me to help their newer sales guys, but also be interesting to the new people themselves. Any thoughts?

http://www.samdiener.com (crrnt)

6 weeks ago from Business Development

James DeRosia: Nothing says frustration like a little face palm:
MoreNothing says frustration like a little face palm:
http://cdn1.knowyourmeme.com/i/6527/original/john_stewart_facepalm.jpg
http://holycrapthatsfunny.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/facepalm.jpg
bonus: http://farm1.static.flickr.com/131/319047856_dbf1ef3e92.jpg
6 weeks ago

Sam Diener: Thanks for your thoughts. I actually came up with something that I really like!
5 weeks ago

Jacob Revold How to raise performance:
MoreHow to raise performance:
http://www.revold.no/2010/02/how-to-raise-performance-in-your-teams/

6 weeks ago from Business Development

Simon Thompson This is for everyone in every network but I don't really wanna spam everyone's email out so if you're diggin' it, spread the word. It costs a couple hundred dollars to come up to Toronto to attend ...MoreThis is for everyone in every network but I don't really wanna spam everyone's email out so if you're diggin' it, spread the word. It costs a couple hundred dollars to come up to Toronto to attend the ultimate thinker's networking conference, check it out: http://www.ideacityonline.com/

6 weeks ago from Business Development

Adam Toren Quick intro: Adam Toren, Love Entrepreneurship! Co-founded the largest community online for Entrepreneurs to help them start, manage and grow Successful Business Ventures! MoreQuick intro: Adam Toren, Love Entrepreneurship! Co-founded the largest community online for Entrepreneurs to help them start, manage and grow Successful Business Ventures! http://YoungEntrepreneur.com
Recently released a book (that we wished we had as kids for ages 6-13) called: Kidpreneurs (http://Kidpreneurs.org) Entrepreneurship for Kids! Fuel a child’s desire to get involved in business early by stoking curiosity in simple, engaging, creative, and safe ways. Nice to meet you all!

7 weeks ago from Business Development

Shawn vibes see deeper when i say :
Walk with your feet
think with your mind
act with a mixture of both based on prevailing conditions

8 weeks ago from Business Development

Nadia Leshchenko 2010 U.S. Outlook: A Cross Industry Look at What We’ll Watch and Buy: More2010 U.S. Outlook: A Cross Industry Look at What We’ll Watch and Buy: http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/consumer/2010-u-s-outlook-a-cross-in...

10 weeks ago from Business Development

Scott Rossow I'm new to the group too and wondered how you guys dealt with the holiday slow-down. As hard as I continue to work, I've struggled with making sales strides. I try to focus on 'little wins' ...MoreI'm new to the group too and wondered how you guys dealt with the holiday slow-down. As hard as I continue to work, I've struggled with making sales strides. I try to focus on 'little wins' during this time of the year but I would love to hear what others do to make the most of this tricky time. How to you all avoid the holiday slowdown?

12 weeks ago from Business Development

Jennifer Telitz: Your best bet is to know the sales cycle of your clients. If they are quiet and not buying this time of year, you do as much as you can until the ...MoreYour best bet is to know the sales cycle of your clients. If they are quiet and not buying this time of year, you do as much as you can until the slowdown, and then in the down time you prepare for the post holiday come back. And also take the time to re-energize yourself for the come back so you're ready to hit the ground running in the new year.
12 weeks ago

Eric May: Totally agree with Jennifer. Depending on your business you'll likely have slower periods. If the holidays are yours, then use it to regroup and ...MoreTotally agree with Jennifer. Depending on your business you'll likely have slower periods. If the holidays are yours, then use it to regroup and plan for next year. Also figure out your busy periods and plan & execute based on it.
11 weeks ago

Benjamin Smith Anybody in this group involved in Business Development / Sales in Consumer Electronics?

14 weeks ago from Business Development

Tammy Robinson: Hey Benjamin,

I work in BD dealing with content for consumer devices.
14 weeks ago

Mate Varkonyi Quick introduction. I work for the Hungarian Trade Development Agency. Anyone who wants to do business here or just wants info, feel free to contact me.

Mate

17 weeks ago from Business Development

Ryan Paine Hi all,

I have an embryonic publishing-services business, Paine Management (MoreHi all,

I have an embryonic publishing-services business, Paine Management (http://paine-management.com/home/).

Is anyone else here starting from scratch, with no experience whatsoever?

Ryan

17 weeks ago from Business Development

Alessandro Puzielli Hi,
I present myself: I'm an italian software veloper/engineer.
I hope be usefull to everyone, despite my english ;)

Bye

20 weeks ago from Business Development

Richard Stewart Hello everyone!

It's my first day on here, just doing introductions.

21 weeks ago from Business Development

Laura McCallum: Welcome to the group, Richard. It's a little quiet in here. Go ahead and tell us a little about yourself.
21 weeks ago

Laura McCallum I have been working on the development of my personal website over the last few months, and getting traffic from the search engines now!

24 weeks ago from Business Development