Leadership

Go Slow to Go Fast

By John Lusher | April 18, 2024 |

Do you know that sometimes you have to go slow to go fast? Recently, I installed a new productivity software program. And like many of you, I figured I knew immediately what I had to do, so I didn’t bother reading the instructions. After two painful hours of trying to get the software to work…

Do you leverage your strengths to win the game of life? 

By John Lusher | February 15, 2024 |

This past Sunday, we had a great Super Bowl with an overtime win—the San Francisco 49ers against the Kansas City Chiefs. Both teams had two different styles of quarterbacks. One of the reasons both teams made it to the Super Bowl was because their head coaches leveraged each quarterback’s strengths. Coach Andy Reid, with the…

Unlocking Success: How Starbucks Boosted Velocity and Customer Satisfaction

By John Lusher | September 28, 2023 |

So how can you enhance the customer experience while at the same time increasing your own Velocity? You may have read this week that Starbucks is investing billions of dollars to cut down customer wait times by 55 seconds. Their solution? The new syrup machine. With it, baristas can simply press a button to access milk and…

The Power Within: How to Create Your Own Energy and Thrive

By John Lusher | September 7, 2023 |

Imagine being 14 years old, diagnosed with a condition causing immense pain and grief. That’s what happened to me when I was 14. It was a speech impediment, preventing me from pronouncing the letter “R.” It was so painful and led to a lot of ridicule in my life. In fact, they called this impediment…

Are You in Alignment with the People You Are Trying to Influence?

By John Lusher | August 31, 2023 |

Think about alignment for a second. What is the opposite word of alignment? It is resistance. And you can easily see that if you have resistance, Velocity is affected. Let’s talk about resistance. Imagine you’re on an airplane, cruising, when suddenly you encounter strong headwinds. What happens to your velocity towards the destination? It’s impeded,…

The Velocity Mindset: Change Your Mindset, Rewrite Your Story

By John Lusher | August 21, 2023 |

What would the world be like if everyone acted like a leader, not a victim of circumstances? Finally, a practical guide that conquers the minds and hearts of leaders around the world! Grab your copy of The Velocity Mindset® book on Amazon:  https://bit.ly/TheVelocityMindset #VelocityMindset #mindset #leadership #sales

What’s stopping you from doing what you really want to do?

By John Lusher | August 3, 2023 |

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…

Step into the Future: Empowering Your Brand with AI Avatar Presentations

By John Lusher | July 27, 2023 |

Everyone’s buzzing about AI, and guess what? You’re experiencing its magic firsthand through this Avatar presentation! It’s fascinating that all I had to do was write a script and upload it – and here he is, bringing my words to life. You may be asking: “So how can something like this help ME?” Let’s suppose you are…

What is Your Goal for the Sales Call?

By John Lusher | July 20, 2023 |

So what is your goal for the communication you’re about to make? When I coach CEOs or sales executives, I ask them: “What’s your goal for the call?” Often, they have the wrong goal in mind, which leads them to wrong actions that don’t deliver the results that they want. More importantly, it strips them of…

From Hearing to Understanding: Mastering the Art of Listening in Market Research

By John Lusher | July 19, 2023 |

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, truly understanding our market’s needs is paramount. It’s not just about hearing what they have to say, but actively listening to their voices. But what does listening really mean? Discover the true essence of listening in this video. #MarketResearch #VelocityMindset #sales #leadership

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Becoming A Sales Manager

By ronkarr.Admin / November 4, 2016 /

As a sales and leadership expert, Ron discusses reasons why a stellar salesperson might be struggling to become a great sales manager.

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10 Ways to Start Your Prospecting AND Make it Enjoyable!

By ronkarr.Admin / September 23, 2016 /

As a motivational speaker and sales/leadership expert I know you can only Impact your markets if you know how to prospect. Please enjoy this content laden article 10 Ways to Start Your Prospecting AND Make It Enjoyable by my good colleague Mark Hunter, CSP. Let’s face it. You can’t prospect if you don’t start, and…

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Mastering the Art of Influence

By ronkarr.Admin / August 22, 2016 /

When we find ourselves stuck in the same place in our conversations, getting the same results, our first reaction is often to blame outside circumstances—the things beyond our control, which is usually the people we’re talking to. To turn the tables and Impact others who are critical to our success, we need to understand how…

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How To Get Your Prospects To Stop Ignoring You

By ronkarr.Admin / July 7, 2016 /

Neuroscience teaches us that there are two chemicals in the brain that sales execs, entrepreneurs, and influencers need to be cognizant of: cortisol (known as the stress chemical) and dopamine (known as the feel-good chemical). When we make a sales call to a prospect, we are received as an inconvenience, an interruption in the day.…

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When Do You Give Up on a Prospect?

By ronkarr.Admin / June 21, 2016 /

As a sales and leadership expert and Motivational Speaker, I find sales execs and entrepreneurs are wasting a lot of time and losing Impact on their markets by concentrating on prospects that will never buy from them. The trick is knowing when to let go. Before we can understand that, we must examine the two…

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Muhammed Ali: The Greatest Impact of All Time

By ronkarr.Admin / June 7, 2016 /

This past weekend the world lost a giant—three-time world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammed Ali. Ali always referred to himself as the greatest of all time, and he indeed is a great example of what it looks like when one achieves maximum Impact in the world. As a motivational speaker and a sales and leadership expert,…

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Your Impact Starts Now—Making Your Minutes Count

By ronkarr.Admin / May 31, 2016 /

This past Friday evening I was sitting on my terrace overlooking the Hudson River in New Jersey when I spotted two World War II–era fighter planes flying straight down the Hudson. Just as they passed me, the plane on the left started sputtering. White smoke started trailing the plane, and I knew the pilot was…

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Impacting Customer Buying Habits

By ronkarr.Admin / May 16, 2016 /

[powerpress url=”/wp-content/uploads/Karr-160426-Q2-Impacting-Customers-Buying-Habits.mp3″] SPECIAL AUDIO BLOG – As a Motivational Speaker, Sales and Leadership Expert, I am often asked to consult with clients on a huge issue:  How do you change customers buying habits? Customers tend to have defined buying habits and pre-defined perceptions of the role a vendor can play for them.  Often, vendors can do…

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New Technology for Building Your Business…..

By ronkarr.Admin / July 30, 2015 /

Welcome to Periscope!  Periscope is a new app offered by Twitter that allows people to live stream video to their clients, followers and the world. I am now broadcasting on Periscope a few times a week to communicate with you, our clients, tips on how to grow your business. To get this FREE service, simply…

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Worst Mistake One Can Make In Motivating Sales People

By ronkarr.Admin / May 28, 2015 /

This is a guest post by my friend, award-winning speaker and leadership author, Eric Chester “We’re adding a little something to this month’s sales contest. As you all know, first prize is a Cadillac El Dorado. Anybody wanna see second prize? Second prize is a set of steak knives. Third prize is…you’re fired.” In the 1992…

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