By the year 2020, 70 percent of the workforce will be millennials. Bestselling author Michael Nick and I recently enjoyed a wonderful conversation with hundreds of our friends! Michael’s books include ROI Selling, Why Johnny Can’t Sell, and The Key to the C-Suite. His latest book, Adapt or Fail, focuses on how Millennials are changing […]
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Millennials vs. Boomers By Michael J. Nick
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Statistically, the majority of college grads will end up in sales career. As a business leader or sales manager, do you know how to make the most of the emerging workforce? Bestselling author Michael Nick and I recently joined forces for the FrippVT Web Event, Millennials – Bridging the Generation Gap. I share Michael’s insights […]
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Read More...Why LinkedIn Endorsements Actually Matter to You
In a recent web event for my FrippVT Sales Series, I spoke with marketing and branding expert Melanie DePaoli on How to Build a LinkedIn Strategy for Success. Enjoy this video of our recent conversation and Melanie’s article explaining why LinkedIn Endorsements do actually matter to you: Yes! LinkedIn Endorsements Matter! by Mel DePaoli
Read More...How to Connect on LinkedIn People Want Conversation
As a business owner or professional, you’re probably already on LinkedIn. You’ve got connections, but do you know how to connect in a way that gets you results? As part of my FrippVT Sales Series, I recently spoke with marketing and branding expert Melanie DePaoli on How to Build a LinkedIn Strategy for Success. Enjoy […]
Read More...7 Sales Presentation Mistakes And How to Avoid Them
Are you confident your sales presentations are consistently more compelling than the competitions? I recommend that you record yourself, then listen carefully to find and correct any sloppy or clichéd language. These kinds of sales presentation mistakes undermine your message. Sales strategist, Shari Levitin explains how to keep your sales language current, compelling, and connecting […]
Read More...Sales – Are You Stuck with An Obsolete Skill Set?
Frippicism: “Challenge everything you do. Expand your thinking. Refocus your efforts. Rededicate yourself to your future.” Enjoy this article from sales trainer, Troy Harrison. The Times They Are A Changin’ – Are Your Methods? Troy Harrison
Read More...Public Speaking – Use Storytelling to Be Powerful and Persuasive
Top salespeople, corporate visionaries, and celebrity-level professional speakers may have significantly different business backgrounds, skill sets, and philosophies – but for the most part, they all share the ability to tell a good story. Public speaking is the number one tool of leadership. If you know you need to improve your public speaking skills, mastering […]
Read More...Public Speaking – You Did Everything Wrong & You Were Great!
An audience will forgive you for anything except being boring. This is why Jeff did not really do everything wrong! My remarkable friend, Dr. Jeff Salz is an anthropologist, explorer, expedition leader, and professional speaker. Jeff is an adventurer from birth. At seventeen, he was solo traveling around the globe – ice climbing in New […]
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