It’s Never Too Late to Learn These 12 Powerful Leadership Habits

Developing and embracing your leadership qualities and abilities provides the opportunity to make an impact! Here’s my “C” to add to the list of habits. Character – Leading with and expecting trust, respect, responsibility, and integrity is essential. What’s your “C”? Read the full story here.

36 Insanely Useful Productivity Hacks

I know I have been productive when I have planned for the upcoming week and processed the week prior. This means I did ALL of my next steps from networking, speaking engagements, professional development, business meetings, and success processes from the week before. What’s your productivity hack? How are you measuring effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity? […]

Overcoming Objections in Sales

It is essential to utilize the Illuminations Consulting 5-step Buying/Selling Process to provide the opportunity for customers to buy and clients to engage. How are you Making an Introduction, Gaining Favorable Attention, Discovering Wants and Needs, Making Recommendations, and Getting Commitment without having to Overcome Objections or Stalls? https://www.nextiva.com/blog/overcoming-objections-in-sales.html

Nine Secrets To Winning (And Keeping) Customers For Life

Being enthusiastic, solving problems, and bringing value are essential to providing the opportunity for customers to buy and clients to engage! How are you enhancing customer loyalty and long-term client engagement? www.forbes.com/sites/forbesleadershipcollective/2019/01/29/nine-secrets-to-winning-and-keeping-customers-for-life/#2b09c30b6411

How to Follow Up with Prospects and Not be Annoying

Who has said, “I’m no good at follow-up.”? Consider eliminating the word follow-up from your vocabulary and think about this stage of your sales process as next steps. Be specific with your Call to Action based upon the needs of your potential clients. Example: While we are Social Distancing, it’s a great time to plan, […]

Needs & Wants are OK, But Problems Are Even Better

It is essential to Discover Wants and Needs in your initial conversation with a potential client. As you are brainstorming your questions, consider asking, “What keeps you up at night?”, “How does that impact your bottom line?”, “What is your biggest challenge as you are marketing your product or service?,” “How would you like to […]

The Time is Now for Self-Care!

During these challenging times, it’s essential to take care of yourself so you can take care of your family, friends, and business! How are you promoting health, wellness, and balance by engaging in self-care? https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/business/trends-and-insights/articles/17-business-owners-on-how-they-make-time-for-self-care/

How to Hire a Virtual Assistant?

Planning is essential to find the right virtual assistant. If you have tasks that you don’t like or could be done more efficiently or effectively by someone else, it may be time to hire an assistant or engage with a subcontractor. How are you investing your time and energy-based upon your passion, expertise, and motivation? […]