As a speech coach and the creator of Fripp Virtual Training, my clients include corporate leaders, media personalities, and even top-tier professional speakers. While I work with professional speakers to help them develop more powerful and persuasive presentations, my friend and colleague, Lois Creamer works with them to help them book more business, make more […]
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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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Like most people, you’ve probably been on LinkedIn for a while, you have a profile and connections – but are you using LinkedIn to your best advantage? I share this article from marketing and branding expert, Melanie DePaoli who explains how to raise your visibility through LinkedIn’s Pulse, plus a replay of my recent web […]
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...How to Use You-Focused Language to Connect with Clients & Prospects
For greater sales results shift from I-focused to you-focused language in your sales presentations and sales conversations:
Read More...The 5 Secrets of An Effective Sales Story
People are trained to resist a sales pitch, but no one can resist a good story. Sales strategist, Shari Levitin shares these five secrets to help you tell effective sales stories. The 5 Secrets of An Effective Sales Story by Shari Levitin Since the advent of social media, how we promote our products and services […]
Read More...How to Sell Based on Value – 5 Steps You Can Take
Sales conversations are most effective when they are focused on your client’s concerns – not the product or service you provide. I share this from sales strategist Shari Levitin, who explains how to uncover your customer’s specific core emotional motivators and ultimately improve your sales. We joined forces. Watch our interview in this article. The […]
Read More...How to Increase Sales by Asking Great Questions
To be powerful and persuasive, keep your sales conversations focused on your clients’ concerns – not on the product or service you provide. Ask the right questions to understand your clients’ concerns. Don Hutson explains how here – plus, enjoy this FrippVT Sales Series video of the two of us discussing how to get amazing […]
Read More...Expert Advice – Solve Your Prospects’ Problems & Book More Business
Successful sales presentations are always focused on your prospect’s problem, goal, or challenge – NOT on the product or the service you are offering. If a prospect believes their needs are not seen, or not of interest to you, they will never become your client. This is true for all avenues of sales and marketing. […]
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