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So, before you go asking for the deal, do you know your POPs? POPs stands for Points Of Power. Yesterday, I was coaching a young lady who needed to ask for a significant deposit, and that was giving her a little bit of agita. So, I asked her: “Is this a repeat client?” She goes,…
So, what’s all this talk about mindset? Mindset is so important because it dictates what your actions will be. Mindset is everything about your state of being. It’s about your skill sets, it’s about your belief system. It’s about how you see the world. That state of being leads to the decisions that you make.…
As you create your sales plan for 2024, what’s the one issue you must pay special attention to? That one issue is your ideal customer profile, because that’s going to determine whether or not you gain velocity in your sales efforts. Picture business 2012: I was just voted as the Vice President of the National…
A few years ago, my opening story for a keynote involved reenacting a CPR scene. CPR is what you use when someone’s heart stops beating. In my twenties, I was a volunteer medic in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. The whole point of the story was this: “Look, I’m not here to suggest that you start…
This morning, when I got up, I wanted to walk four miles. Immediately, my head started questioning if I really wanted to do it. I had a meeting in two hours, and my knees and hips were hurting. Now, you have to remember I’ve had several surgeries that fused half of my back, so if…
The wrong goal forces you to do the wrong actions. The wrong prospect clogs your pipeline and wastes your time. How can we set goals with waypoints to ensure we’re on the right track? How can we qualify whether or not a prospect is a good opportunity? This week I join @MarkHunter on #TheSalesHunterPodcast to…
So what’s stopping you from doing what you really want to do? During a recent coaching call with a client, I posed the question, “Where are you in life today, and where do you see yourself in five years? What does that vision look like to you?” The person shared that he didn’t want to…
So how do you gain velocity when you have too much to do? As many of you can relate, I’m in a really busy time of my life. So recently, I reached out to my marketing team and simply said that unless a task is extremely urgent, I am unable to accept any new responsibilities…
As leaders, our fears can inadvertently hinder the growth and creativity of those we lead, projecting limitations onto our team members. This stifles their innovation and replaces possibilities with self-imposed boundaries. But it doesn’t have to be this way. In this week’s video training we explore the transformative power of fearless leadership. Check it out!…
Bed Bath and Beyond has announced its bankruptcy and closure of all stores. As we bid farewell to those iconic blue 20% discount coupons, let’s take a moment to learn from their downfall. #VelocityMindset #bedbathandbeyond #stayrelevant #adapt
Everyone knows what qualities define a good leader. But how many of us know what steps to take to become that great leader? The secret formula is what I call the Velocity Mindset® – a perfect balance of speed and direction, both of which must remain in alignment for personal and professional success. Whether you…
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Mindset is a key source of personal and professional growth. In essence, it defines who we are and what we do in our various roles. But what is Velocity Mindset®? And why is it such an essential trait of every high-impact leader? Get the answers here ==> www.VelocityMindset.com #VelocityMindset #leadership #SuccessMindset #sales #LeadershipBook
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This International Women’s Day, I want to celebrate the U.S. Women’s National Team who won the lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation, ending the team’s long fight for equal pay. The sport’s governing body has agreed to pay the players $24 million, including back pay, and made a commitment to compensate men and women players…
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When times are tough, the stress we experience can corrupt our business processes and get us off track. So what can you do to take back control when you are about to get into a big conversation with an important prospect? In this week’s video training, Bob Burg, co-author of the international bestseller, The Go-Giver,…
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Millions of people make New Year’s resolutions each year, but only a small fraction actually see them through. According to Forbes, 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail, and most of them peter out before the end of February. So why are so many of us struggling with achieving what we want in life? And what…
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Great innovators and successful entrepreneurs look at the world in ways that are different from other people. This is why they see opportunities that others miss and come up with revolutionary new ideas or products. So how can you adjust the way you see and think to achieve better results and become just as successful?…
Read MoreThis week we lost the giant of a leader. General Colin Powell, the first Black US Secretary of State, has died at the age of 84. General Powell broke many barriers in his long life. He served four presidents and politicians of all disciplines and beliefs came to him for advice and sought his leadership. …
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Last Friday, in Denver, I was standing backstage, ready to give a keynote to over 500 people. Truth be told, I was as nervous as 33 years ago when I first started speaking. After all, this was my first LIVE speech in two years because of the pandemic. So what I did to calm my…
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When it comes to achieving your goals, much of success depends on your ability to influence and be influenced by others. Successful leaders don’t become so in a vacuum. A leader’s role must include a level of empathy for others’ needs and goals, plus the discipline to seek and apply velocity for everyone’s benefit. So…
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Have you ever tried going on a journey to achieve certain results, but didn’t achieve them because of the fears and stories inside of you that prevented you from moving forward? I know this first-hand. Several years ago, I had a series of nine operations, mostly on my back. And as I was recuperating from…
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