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OCTOBER 26, 2015

For me, it does not carry a positive connotation. I am sure there are other examples of terms that have strong negative or positive baggage tied to them. That brings a question to my mind every time I see it – Do you really want to buy something from a HUSTLER or a company with a “hustler culture”? Click to tweet.

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DECEMBER 9, 2014

Those that are willing to invest the time to read this book and implement the advice given will see positive results from their efforts. He then explains very clearly how to answer these questions truthfully for yourself and then how to formulate your strategy to accomplish your prospecting goals with your answers as the framework.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Over the past seven years she’s earned her professional engineering license and founded Data-Mania, an information services start-up, using her data-driven growth skills to carve out a well-branded online space that’s helped position her as a social leader in data science.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2011

It introduces a concepts of “frames” and the importance of doing your homework, positioning, and the impact of knowing what you have to offer. I found it an easy, entertaining book to read by introducing a concept and then telling a story of a real-life application of that concept in practice.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

My first attempts at including some short animations in my Powerpoint presentations have begun and the response from the audience so far has been very positive. I have started thinking about ways to incorporate VideoScribe into emails, tradeshow displays, lobby displays and more.

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MARCH 12, 2015

Attendee feedback was extremely positive after the first event. By registering, you will receive the live broadcast link, the replay link for future review, plus eBooks and supporting information from each of the presenters. We reviewed all the input and have added even more value going forward.

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MARCH 12, 2015

Attendee feedback was extremely positive after the first event. By registering, you will receive the live broadcast link, the replay link for future review, plus eBooks and supporting information from each of the presenters. We reviewed all the input and have added even more value going forward.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

Once full screen, click on the far right icon in the control bar to change the position and layout of each window. Features to explore: Mouse over the screen to activate the control bar. Click on the 4 arrows on the right of the control bar to make the presentation full-screen.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2015

milesaustin every morning at 7:00 am Pacific beginning Monday, November 30th to watch one of 30+ successful people share how they begin their day and get off to a positive start. I invite you to tune in to Blab.im/milesaustin These are live video feeds that will last no longer than 12 minutes each.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

As this relates to your social networking status, there are several web tools that I recommend to help you measure your current position, and also to track your progress along the path you have chosen. We want to measure our sales, our margins, our revenue, growth and progress. Keeping score is part of our DNA. Amplification Score.

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JULY 25, 2012

Select from over 30 courses with a wide variety of topics ranging from tips and techniques for interviewing for your next sales position to obtaining strategic referrals and partners, through to coaching your sales teams as an effective leader.

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DECEMBER 11, 2014

I have crossed paths with many others that position themselves as the expert on this topic, most of which flame out and move on to the next “hot topic” of the day. I have been involved with LinkedIn training for over eight years and have trained and spoken at sales conferences across North America on the topic.

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JUNE 19, 2014

Some positive and some negative but everyone has a reaction. Just hearing or reading the name Kim Kardashian is guaranteed to create a reaction in everyone. Are you concerned about becoming the Kim Kardashian in your industry? Constantly promoting you, you and you. Self-promotion is not a bad thing.

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DECEMBER 3, 2012

The authors included in this years list of Top Sales Books to Read in 2013 address everything from strategy to day to day tactics, and even thoughts on keeping organized and maintaining a positive attitude. Zig Ziglar. We lost one of my all time sales and motivational guru’s at the end of 2012 – Zig Ziglar.

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MARCH 26, 2013

Retweet a mention, share positive mentions directly on your Facebook page… Priority mentions - Most important mentions are flagged according to several criteria : influence and authority of the source and latest interactions you had with them. Smart Actions - You can react to any mention the smart way.

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MAY 21, 2012

Now look at the Experience section of the Profile, and notice the Titles of each role, the dates of each role and the description of the work he did/is doing in this position: What is the possible good that can come from this action? If he would have stopped there it probably would not have done anything other than reflect bad taste.

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OCTOBER 13, 2014

The file contains the following information: First Name | Last Name | Email Address | Current Company | Current Position If nothing else, consider it a backup of this critical data. As the name implies, this file contains information for every 1 st level connection you have in LinkedIn. Then consider what other uses you have for this data.

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JANUARY 8, 2012

I have been testing this option for a few weeks now and it appears to be an effective communications vehicle that has received many positive reactions to date. I still receive a dozen or two email newsletters each month and I will be watching a bit more carefully to see if my preferences are leaning one way or another.

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OCTOBER 31, 2012

At least I don’t want to be in that position. You do not want to be the sales person or company that is attempting to convince a prospective customer that your outdated version of the iPhone 3 is a better investment than the fresh, new iPhone 5 that your competitor is selling. What about you? Original article: Change: Friend or Foe?

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MARCH 6, 2014

Personnel moves, new hires, competitive positioning and executive presentations are all available to review. New Tools: Instant availability of everything imaginable about each prospect. Annual Reports, quarterly financials and much more is available as they occur, delivered instantly to your email.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

This broadcast will be live video and audio via Blab and features Viveka von Rosen ( @LinkedInExpert ), the established leader in LinkedIn for sales and marketing, along with Jack Kosakowski ( @JackKosakowski1 ) a top performer at Act-On Software who has established a clear leadership position in using Twitter to accomplish stunning sales results.

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JUNE 9, 2011

Many readers of Fill the Funnel are in Leadership or Executive positions. Here is what the Keyoobi Map Screen looks like: Available now for iPad in the Apple App store with an iPhone version coming. I hope you can take advantage of special pricing ending Friday, June 10th.

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APRIL 23, 2015

That is why I am so positive about this event. It’s guaranteed that there will be something for everyone. Click here to register and see full agenda details. Each of us sells differently. Each of us learns differently. Review the agenda and pick which messages and speakers fit your style and need.

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MARCH 10, 2016

One of the many reasons I am so positive about this is that a lot of sales people work in small companies or are independent contractors. I have uploaded my customer and prospect lists, and am working with them all day, every day since I installed the software.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011

How long have you been in your position. If I was a buyer, IT Director or executive evaluating vendors, I would be using tools like PeopleMaps to discover if you and I share any mutual connections. Do I know your boss? Where did you go to school? Has anyone recommended you? Do I know them?

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MARCH 17, 2014

It is clear, highlights the advantages of selecting you over your competition and positions you as the go-to solution in your market. A magical collection of words and images that captures the essence of what you offer to your customers. It has influenced prospects to choose to do business with you.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

There are two tools that I have used and both yield positive results. There are a class of tools that easily connect the web apps you are using in your daily activities to each other, in which activity in one app triggers action in another app, which triggers activity in another app. Check out Zapier and IFTTT.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2011

You will generate some very positive responses by incorporating this into your weekly LinkedIn activity. This can help build your network, and save time over doing it manually. Write one recommendation for someone that impressed you this past week. Who do you know that you would recommend to a friend or colleague?

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Fund permanently those web tools that have achieved positive results. Turn your reps loose to select and use the tool(s) that they think will get them the results they need. Measure the progress in results over a 30 and 90 day cycle. Report to the senior leaders the results experienced. Let your reps decide which tools they want to use.

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JULY 20, 2016

I am very positive about these changes and am here to step you through the implementation for you and your business. I will share tools with you beginning tomorrow that you can use to begin offering expanded choices to connect and communicate with your customers. Come along for the ride.

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OCTOBER 27, 2010

Dabbleboard is a worthy competitor to the others, and has moved into position as my favored web tool for this purpose. The live version might be the best value if collaborating with others over the internet is a frequent need. I have reviewed other online whiteboard web tools before including Twiddla. ©2012 Fill the Funnel.

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MARCH 6, 2015

Changes made in pricing, positioning, advertising and customer-facing information must be in the hands of everyone that needs it without delay. Products and pricing should now be available and always current on every laptop, table and smartphone your sales team uses.

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MARCH 6, 2015

Changes made in pricing, positioning, advertising and customer-facing information must be in the hands of everyone that needs it without delay. Products and pricing should now be available and always current on every laptop, table and smartphone your sales team uses.

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JANUARY 25, 2011

I was asking myself these questions after completing a review of a technology sales company and their current competitive positioning. Have you adapted the “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil” approach depicted above toward your online presence and your use of social tools?

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AUGUST 18, 2010

There have always been HIV positive athletes in the Olympics. Bud Selig has always been the Commissioner of Major League Baseball. Pizza jockeys from Domino’s have never killed themselves to get your pizza there in under 30 minutes. American companies have always done business in Vietnam.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

Fully searchable - customers can search your knowledge base, cutting down on the calls to your support desk and establishing your leadership position in your industry. Zendesk operates on the typical web 2.0

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MAY 24, 2012

Your presentation never hits the delivery barriers because all the client receives is a brief message and a web link Very effective and customer give positive reviews. Kineticast.com. Powerpoint is the brunt of many a joke or meeting complaint. It is an easy target to blame the software rather than the presenter.

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