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...How to Find Content for Your Speech – FrippVT
How do you find content for your speech or presentation? A treasure trove of content is waiting to be discovered in your everyday personal or professional life. Your own experiences, even if they seem “ordinary” to you, can be a great source of relatable, entertaining and authentic content. Consider how you might incorporate stories you’re […]
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...How The Best Salespeople Survive and Thrive
Sales professionals who stay at the top of their game, frequently review their approaches and methods to selling. The Sales Navigator, Troy Harrison explains five significant changes in sales and how to adapt and thrive in a changing sales environment. Five Biggest Changes In Selling by Troy Harrison
Read More...How to Present to Senior Management – FrippVT Video
Are you confident when you deliver a presentation to senior management? If yes, great! But if you’re like many others who are intimidated by the very thought of being “in the hot seat,” you may need to work on your public speaking skills. It’s no secret that the higher you go up the corporate ladder, […]
Read More...Why Social Media Will Not Replace Prospecting
Admittedly, I’m a fan of social media. I post, update, and Tweet daily, as I help people and organizations improve their speaking and sales presentation skills. Unfortunately, many salespeople rely too heavily on social media, hoping it’s a magic path to new business development. I share this article from sales expert, Troy Harrison, who injects […]
Read More...Make Decisions for Your Tomorrows Not Just Your Todays
It’s a thrill to be honored as one of the National Speakers Association’s 10 Leading Ladies! All of us have served as president of the Association over the last forty-three years. The NSA was only 10 years old, when I became its first woman president. As young association, one of our greatest “growing up” challenges […]
Read More...Do You Know, Like & Trust Your Customers?
Your best customers are the hottest prospects for your competitors. The most effective sales strategies are not just about getting customers, but also deserving and keeping them. Customer experience expert, Shep Hyken and I recently joined forces to discuss how to create a culture of service and make it part of an ongoing sales strategy. […]
Read More...Stand Still – The Interesting Truth about Movement
Once you have crafted your message you must also deliver it well. Perhaps you’re under the impression that dynamic speakers always race and pace all over the room or stage? No. Everything you do adds to or detracts from your message. At the beginning of any presentation you should stand still. People are getting used […]
Read More...Selling Value: How to Distinguish Yourself From the Competition
Are your sales conversations about price or are they about value? Do you need to distinguish yourself or your organization from the competition? Learn how to define your unique value and make it central to your sales conversations. Don Hutson is a #1 New York Times best-selling author, author of Selling Value, and Hall of […]
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