How to Make Selling Child’s Play – Employing the 5 Ps & the Art of Improv

You’ve seen it—and probably admired it—those business owners, developers and sales folks who make the sales process appear effortless, fun, engaging. They build rapport, connect on an individual level, exude energy and inspire trust—and they don’t have a scripted sales pitch. It’s so smooth that you don’t realize you’re being…

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Growing an Email List Organically: 4 Proven Approaches

We are often approached by clients who are interested in reaching their customers and targets through email marketing, but they aren’t sure how to get started. The very first thing you must do to engage in email marketing is build your target list. It’s best to build your list organically…

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Three Tips to Improve Focus

I had the tremendous privilege of becoming a Mom in June.  While I was on maternity leave navigating my new world of infant care, like every rookie mother, I suddenly became a multitasking machine.  Pick up a dropped burp cloth with my foot while unloading the dishwasher with one hand…

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Marketing and IT Executives: Tear Down This Wall

I recently had the privilege of attending an event that is one of Dallas’ best-kept secrets: The quarterly Spotlight Series breakfast hosted by Pearson Partners International, one of our long-time clients. Each breakfast addresses one current hot topic, with either a panel of experts or a single speaker answering questions…

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Prepare Now For Pending LinkedIn Changes

If your company has been leveraging LinkedIn as a marketing tool, you’ve probably seen positive results.  LinkedIn is a terrific (and free) way to generate business, boost search engine rankings, attract potential employees and more.  But if you’re an advanced LinkedIn user, a few upcoming changes to the site will…

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Roll Out the Welcome Wagon: Customer Onboarding as a Sales Tool

The deal is closed.  The sale is made.  Victory!  And onto the next prospect… Not so fast. By nature, sales and business development professionals are eager to get back on the hunt after a deal is finalized.  That’s what makes them great at what they do.  But a hasty exit…

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The 3-Second Business Card Trick

A crowded meeting I just attended got me thinking about business cards.  As the dozen or so participants settled into their seats, they started slinging and sliding business cards across the conference table.  The furious pace of card exchange would have put the best blackjack dealers in Vegas to shame….

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