Flexibility in Your Career Plan Can Lead to Success!
Stay open to new opportunities; It can lead to your success and happiness! — Beth Kuhel
I recently interviewed Bo Burlingham, the affable Editor-At-Large for Inc. magazine about his career path. Bo surprised me by saying he actually had no career plan and his ascent to his current position was more or less “an accident.” …
Establish the Sale and Create a Returning Clientele
How to go get that sale!
There are a number of steps needed to walk into an office as if the sale is undoubtedly yours for the asking.
1. You adhered to every request humanly possible.
By willingly working to accommodate your intended client without complaint, you will make it very easy for them to …
8 Ways for Realtors to Build their Personal Brand
Author Bio: Sabrina Clark is a marketing professional specializing in startups in the technology and Internet space. Sabrina is the Director of Marketing & Corporate Communications at BrandYourself, helping people take control of Google search results for their own name and establish a positive online reputation.
The world of real estate is unique to many …
Worst Sales Strategy Improved to Excel
Upon seeing the offer of a well-recognized organization to join their network at no cost, I eagerly registered. They enjoy an excellent reputation. However, prior to making a commitment, I wanted to take the time to understand all of their offerings. But upon experiencing the episode detailed below, my perspective dramatically changed.
1. No research …
4 Reasons to Reconsider These “Motivational” Phrases
Two phrases spewed by motivational speakers and “life” coaches drive me crazy.
When I hear them I want to strangle the messenger.
They are attributed to a variety of people, so no one really knows the first person to say them. That’s probably a good thing, since those people would probably prefer not to be …
The ABC of Retaining Brand Dominance
Building a business is a long process from initial idea, to start-up tasks, to identifying and reaching a market. And then it happens, your business is a success. You’ve captured a market share and have a loyal following. Now you can sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Right? Wrong.
Especially in today’s …
How Often Should You Be Checking In on Your Competition?
How often do you check up on your competitor’s brand mentions and sentiment? What do you look for?
The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab, a free virtual mentorship program that …
Baby Boomer Career Development Plans
When was the last time you had a career development plan? Most of us who joined the workforce, during the 60s, 70s or 80s remember sitting down with our managers once a year to work on a career development plan. That was when you started your career with one company and planned to stay there …
Overcoming Rejection to Achieve Success
Rejection sucks, but it’s not the end of the world. In fact, rejection is a part of success. People who avoid rejection don’t get hurt or disappointed, but neither do they feel accomplished or successful. No one likes to hear “no”, but you can’t achieve your goals without taking a risk. Here are some tricks …
Revitalize Marketing Materials and Your Business
Entrepreneurship provides us with a roller coaster ride as the economy and technology change. How you anticipate change, prepare for it, and run with the new model will determine your future success.
Business is obviously much easier to control when the economy is good. But one pitfall of many is to spend too much money …