Jeffrey Gitomer

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Looking to make more sales? Maybe it's in the cards!

Jeffrey Gitomer

Hand written notes and cards are the rage. When I get one, it's usually for something special I've done for someone, or an appreciation for business. I always save them. It feels good to get them, and I have a better feeling for the person who sent the card. Business note cards leave a positive and personal impression. Randy Rosler is a card shark (in a business kind of a way).

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I was in the neighborhood and thought.

Jeffrey Gitomer

The "Drop–in" visit. You go to a valued customer without an appointment and say, "I was just around the corner and thought I'd stop by.". Do you do it? Can you successfully pull it off? Will the customer be willing to see you? Or will he be "tied–up, busy or in a meeting?". Suppose there was a way to call on any prospect or customer and have them welcome you in, be glad to see you, and give you a chance to build the relationship.

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Developing strategic referral alliances. WOW!

Jeffrey Gitomer

Are you willing to refer your clients or customers to someone else? Is someone else willing to refer their clients or customers to you? Yes, if there is mutual trust. Here are the prerequisites: You consider yourself the best at what you do. You do a memorable job in making the sale. You do a perfect job of delivering what you promised. You provide impeccable service after the sale.

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Approach a Referral Right and Reap.

Jeffrey Gitomer

The most coveted prize in selling besides a sale is a referral. How do you approach this person? Everyone tells you to get referrals, no one tells you what to do next. How do you maximize the selling power of this referral? Here are 8.5 rules to ensure your success: Approach with care, be prepared, don't move too quickly. Timing is everything. Don't appear to be too anxious to get the sale (money).

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The Secret Code to Mastering Mindset

Jeffrey Gitomer

From Mindful to Mindset, Part 1. The personal development buzzword for the last decade or so has been MINDSET. Here’s a bit of history and explanation…. NAPOLEON HILL is the grandfather of MINDSET. His definition was “concentration” combined with the elements of enthusiasm, self-confidence, a chief major aim, and providing more service than you are paid for.

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The Secret of What Creates a Positive Mindset

Jeffrey Gitomer

From Mindful to Mindset, Part 2. MINDSET is preceded by MINDFUL. Mindful, or self-mindfulness, is the first, and most important step to your mindset. Positive outcomes start with MINDFULNESS, not MINDSET. Here are the elements and actions needed for Mindful that set the stage and the tone for Mindset. Mindful of your space to set your mind – comfort, quiet, distraction free, alone.

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Remember me? I'm the salesman like all the others.

Jeffrey Gitomer

My cat, Lito, has a business card. She is our corporate mascot, and plays a vital role in my office productivity. Whenever I need an important paper, Lito is laying on it. I give her card out in seminars and training programs for fun and a laugh. But everyone who gets her card keeps it, shows it to someone else, talks about it, and talks about me. Being memorable is creating a vivid image in the mind of the prospect that distinguishes you from others.

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