There are many different behavioral and value analysis tools out there, like the Meyers Briggs and Enneagram tests, emotional intelligence tools, and others. Many people deem these assessments as helpful, both in personal and professional realms, but they can be truly invaluable when it comes to creating trust with your clients and building relationships with ... »
Disruption happens all the time in the business world. Sometimes you want to be disruptive to improve your business or make important changes, and make plans and prepare for the disruption. Other times, like what’s happening in today’s COVID-19 world, there are external forces that cause disruptions that are not at all planned. Charlene Li ... »
Think about the number of performance metrics and data that you have access to at any given moment. For salespeople, sales managers, sales leaders, and other business people, there is an enormous amount of metric; so much so that CRM systems and other organizational software are prioritized as one of the most important things that ... »
People don’t always understand the true definition of coaching. It often gets confused with managing, or directing, or teaching. But there is a very big difference between coaching and those other disciplines. Most of those tasks are concerned with one certain part of the person, be it a subject, like math, or a skill, like ... »
Who doesn’t want more clients? Clients mean more opportunities to help people with your product or service, more opportunities to generate revenue, and more opportunities to grow your business. There are lots of different ways of attracting more clients, but Tricia Molloy has designed a five-step approach to help you attract more clients with her ... »
Everyone has a personal brand, but not everyone defines their personal brand for themselves. The idea that other people could define you and your brand should be a scary idea! Don’t let people go so far as to make up what your brand is. Be clear, concise, specific, and intentional about what your personal brand ... »
The world of selling went through a profound structural change in the 1980s. For the 200 years prior, we ran businesses in the industrial economy. But things changed in the last 20 years of the 20th century. We went from learning how to manage people’s hands, to learning how to manage people’s minds. The problem ... »
When it comes to marketing, there is a common misconception that it’s just an art form or something that involves leisurely fun. But the reality is that it’s not just an art form, it can be a systemized and regimented process that also has the spark of creativity. Agile marketing is a tactical and strategic ... »
If your retirement strategy feels like riding a daily market rollercoaster, it’s because you’ve been playing by Wall Street’s rules. The standard advice—heavy on 401(k)s, mutual funds, and bonds—leaves your entire financial future dangerously exposed to volatility. This reliance on “cookie-cutter” portfolios is the single most prominent blind spot in modern retirement planning. As institutional ... »
In this episode, master coach Shawn Quintero reveals the uncomfortable truth about why your lead generation is stalling: You’re trying too hard to appeal to everyone. Generic messaging is the enemy of revenue. If your service business wants to scale to a six-figure or even seven-figure level, you must master the art of the “repellent ... »
Welcome back to the podcast. Today, we’re dissecting a fundamental error many sales professionals make: blurring the lines between negotiation and influence. As Andres Lares of the Shapiro Negotiation Institute emphasizes, recognizing this distinction early is the first step to closing more valuable deals. 1. Defining the Core Concepts for a Clearer Strategy A common ... »
Tired of the style struggle? For the professional man—especially those in high-stakes fields like sales—appearing sharp is non-negotiable, yet time is the ultimate luxury. Our latest interview with Anya Cheng, founder of Taelor AI, reveals the solution: a radical, AI-powered evolution of the personal stylist. Taelor AI is redefining professional menswear by eliminating decision fatigue. ... »
We all want to support returning parents, but how do you actually do it in a demanding sales environment? Many organizations fail in execution, leading to burnout and turnover precisely when employees should be most loyal. In our latest episode, we talked with expert Karla Calinawan about the essential human-first tactics that build resilient, high-performing teams. The Manager’s ... »
In today’s volatile business climate, the need for agile change is constant. But who spearheads this vital transformation? Enter the corporate catalyst: the visionary who not only sees the better future but possesses the unique drive to move organizations toward it. In this must-listen episode, we sit down with change expert Shannon Lucas, co-CEO of ... »
