Maybe you have been saying to yourself, “Someday when…, I will get to enjoy a five-star resort, or I’ll be driving that luxury car.” You can fill in the blank any way you choose. It’s your wish list.  If that’s you, I have a little advice on how to become rich sooner than you think.  […]

Have you ever been so frustrated you think of starting over? Maybe it’s failed attempt at baking a cake. Perhaps it’s a series of lousy purchasing decisions in decorating a room. Sometimes it’s a sales situation that you’ve worked on for months with no end in sight, and you get that thought, “I’m starting over.” […]

One of my favorite recent purchases was my Serena and Lily Gingham sheets that retail for $328. I found for the price they offer remarkable value.  I am a regular thrifter and do not mind telling you I recently purchased a solid wood armoire for $23.99. It would have been hundreds of dollars if bought […]

That’s what your prospects would say if they were to voice what they are looking for in their next vendor. They are looking for something special that fits what is important to them and makes their day-to-day easier. They wouldn’t be saying, “Tell me why the other guy is bad.” They don’t even care about […]

Sales and business, in general, require some action. Some of the action required asks you to get out of your comfort zone. It’s easy to send an email, but hard to make a phone call. It’s simple to mail a note and hard to make a cold prospecting call. The hard things are the ones […]

Becoming the clear winner boils down to what is important to your customer. The world is a competitive place. There are in most cases way too many choices. We can get caught up in comparing both what we are buying and what we are selling with all the choices available.   The first thing that comes […]

“I am not the sales type according to the image.” A lot of people associate with what they would define as a sales type. Hmm, is there a definition for sales-type? I’ve seen some personality tests and read several books that detail different types and what to do to be successful, depending upon your style. […]

What if the chefs had the opportunity to sell? I bet it would be memorable. Recently, I overheard another customer in a restaurant turn down part of an entree that I thought was delicious. The salesperson in me wanted to approach them with why they needed to let it accompany the meal and at least […]

So what brings added value to you? I love dessert. I rarely buy it at the end of a meal. But I genuinely love it. Sometimes I even ask to see the menu because even the descriptions of those sweet treats bring me joy. Earl and I have a favorite restaurant in Atlanta, and it’s […]

Have you ever been pushed into a purchase?  I have been on several occasions. One I remember very well was one of the first cars Earl and I purchased as a couple. We were young, and it was spring. We wanted a new car. I wanted to be practical yet stylish. Earl wanted something sporty. […]