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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…

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…

Why Joan Rivers Was a Sales Superstar

By ronkarr.Admin | September 5, 2014 |

Today we are mourning the loss of Comedian Joan Rivers. For the the past 50 years she entertained and at times offended audiences. The reason she was a sales superstar is because she achieved success by implementing the same strategies top producers and entrepreneurs use to succeed. They are: 1. Never Take NO For an…

Rejection is Truly A Gift

By ronkarr.Admin | April 4, 2014 |

What would life be like if you truly felt rejection as being a gift?  It would dramatically improve your lifestyle and success.  Why?  Because rejection forces us to see what we are doing wrong and make adjustments to get better results. Consider rejection as being a measuring stick. It merely is a signal that our…

A Smile is Time's Best Selling Tool

By ronkarr.Admin | March 23, 2014 |

Yesterday I walked into the hardware store to buy something and as I was standing on line at the checkout counter, I noticed how the clocks for sale hanging on the wall were all set to the time of 10:10am. I was amazed they all had the same time and asked the clerk how that…

Eliminate Procrastination Now and Forever

By ronkarr.Admin | April 10, 2013 |

Ever have to write a proposal and get stuck with the enormity of the situation, especially when your head is not into it?  Or, do you shy away from prospecting because it simply is not something you cherish to do and therefore you procrastinate to avoid this distasteful activity? Brian Tracy in his book Eat…

Stop Proposing and Start Selling

By ronkarr.Admin | April 8, 2013 |

If you really want to sell more in less time, stop wasting your time on writing proposals that are unqualified and unnecessary. A proposal should be a summary of the agreed upon issues that need to be resolved with proposed deliverables and investment figures.  Understand the key words here are AGREED UPON. How much time does…

Using Golf to Increase Sales, Revenues and Success

By ronkarr.Admin | April 5, 2013 |

With Spring finally here, professionals are dusting off their clubs. Did you know, the game of golf provides a lesson on how all of us can become more successful? In golf, the person with the lowest score wins.  While you are competing with others, your performance is all that counts as compared to other sports. …

Discover the Golden Opportunities in Life

By ronkarr.Admin | April 3, 2013 |

Discovering Golden Opportunities is all about listening for the hidden messages and signs in life. Check out the video below and then comment on examples you can provide on how you achieved greater success from finding the hidden messages and signs. How many golden opportunities are you missing because you do not see the hidden…

Most Powerful Word Used to Influence Others

By ronkarr.Admin | April 1, 2013 |

The most powerful word you can use to influence others is the word CONTEXT.  Context is not the word you should be using, but rather the strategy on how to influence others. What you have to say is not powerful.  The power comes from positioning your ideas and offers in the CONTEXT of what’s important…

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Your Gold Standard is the Key to Your Success

By ronkarr.Admin / January 30, 2012 /

You can lose everything in life – your house, money, relationships, etc. and you can still come back, as long as you have your word. Your WORD is your gold standard.  It is the basis on how people judge as to whether or not they will take a chance on you.  It will impact their…

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The Myths of "Reality" and "Positive Thinking"

By ronkarr.Admin / January 29, 2012 /

On a Sunday during this seasons NFL playoffs,  I went to a friend’s house to watch the Texans/Ravens Football Game. I had no intention of staying to watch my beloved Giants play the Green Bay Packers because of my friends negative approach to the game based on “reality”. My friend is a Giants fan also.…

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How To Get New Customers—Fast

By ronkarr.Admin / January 25, 2012 /

Want to get new Customers Fast? Try giving it away for free! Chris Anderson in his book FREE tells of the Jell-O Case Study. At the turn of the 20th century, Jell-O was considered the desert of the rich. The key ingredient for Jell-O is Gelatin, which comes from Collagen, a protein based substance found…

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How Many Times do You Get Up to Succeed?

By ronkarr.Admin / January 23, 2012 /

Eli Manning yesterday showed the nation the real warrior he is with his performance in leading the NY Giants to the Super Bowl! He got pushed, pounded and slammed to the ground 20 times in the game! Several times he got up a little shaken. One picture showed him completely disheveled with his shoulder pads…

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The Myths About Positive Thinking and “Reality”

By ronkarr.Admin / January 19, 2012 /

On a Sunday during this seasons NFL playoffs,  I went to a friend’s house to watch the Texans/Ravens Football Game. I had no intention of staying to watch my beloved Giants play the Green Bay Packers because of my friends negative approach to the game based on “reality”.

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Ron Karr’s Top 10 Tips for Increasing Sales in 2012

By ronkarr.Admin / January 17, 2012 /

1. Not every sale is a good sale. Make sure it is profitable and that you have cross-sold as many products and services as possible. It costs less to sell more to an existing client than to get a new client. 2. Stop creating unqualified proposals. Too much time is spent on creating proposals when…

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Myopic Thinking Limits Your Success

By ronkarr.Admin / January 16, 2012 /

Today I received a voice mail message from a satisfied client returning my call to inform me his company has locked down all expenditures on outside consultants and that there won’t be anything to work on for the foreseeable future. We all know when there are budgetary pressures the first thing companies cut are the…

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What If You Could Get Back a Year of Your Life…

By ronkarr.Admin / January 12, 2012 /

What if you could instantly get back a year of your life? That’s right. By making one little change in the way you operate you can literally get back a year of your life. Watch this video to see how: Let’s start a conversation. What are the common assumptions you make in life that prevent…

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