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The latter could include millions of lost hours of human productivity. "The Trump administration issued a new travel restriction on bringing large electronics in carry-on luggage on direct flights to the U.S. from 10 airports in eight Muslim-majority countries on Tuesday." MORE
You can bring your product to life in the eyes of the client with stories. But the ones that do may be influenced to buy immediately if you are ready with this kind of information about your product, idea, or service. You should also develop interesting or humorous stories or one-liners about how your product was used. Think up ways such as my one-liner to talk about your product, idea, or service to keep it in the customer's mind with a nonsales sales pitch. MORE
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Business Communication Public Speaking productivity sales NSA/NC Meeting Report: Saturday January 12, 2014 Last Saturday the Northern California Chapter of the National Speakers Association hosted NSA National President Ron Karr, CSP, and the best and brightest of NSA/NC, including Chapter founder Patricia Fripp, and a brains-trust of experienced, successful speakers. Ron Karr: Sales Leader Ron talked about “How to Turn a [.]. MORE
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So do you currently have products or resources that allow your attendees to “take you home&# with them? Business Strategy Product Creation Writing Books Information Products Product Creation for SpeakersDo you have a message and/or expertise that can help people? Of course you do. Are you able to “download&# everything you have to offer in a 45-90 minute keynote? Of course not. MORE
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That doesn't mean I haven't been productive. Yeah, it's been quiet on this blog. In fact, as I'm writing this, I'm posting more of my most recent work from this morning's stroll through Martinsburg, WV. To see everything I'm putting out there, just hop over to my flickr page. To see what I consider to be my best work, follow the link below to my little home on 500px. mikepulsifer on 500px. Grab Bag MORE
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The recent release of Skyfall and the news that Heineken spent $45 million dollars to have James Bond drink its beer makes a perfect introduction to the issue of product placement. The following is a brief discussion of product placement and an exercise I developed for the artifactual communication chapter in my nonverbal communication book—still in manuscript. The actor and the movie give the product an image that the advertiser assumes will help sell the product. MORE
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If you are in meetings all day, an organization doesn’t just lose productivity, employee satisfaction and a boatload of money. Give defined assignments and give people a bit more time to accomplish them, rather than just scurrying to create a last minute work product in their “free time.”. For more information, please see this article from USA Today. MORE
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It’s all about the pitch; the way you present your ideas about your product determines how safe and smart your buyer feels about taking a chance with your product. Two things: -Knowing your product. Pitch. MORE
Whether taking a company public, introducing a new product to market, delivering a new lecture or simply leading a team meeting, the conclusion is crucial to the success of any presentation. It is the final impression to you will leave your audience with. Last week we went over three ways to effectively end a speech. So what are other effective ways to close a speech or presentation? Here are three more of my favorites: 1. MORE
You can bring your product to life in the eyes of the client with stories. But the ones that do may be influenced to buy immediately if you are ready with this kind of information about your product, idea, or service. MORE
My hubby, a marketing manager and buyer for a specialty foods store, was visited by a vendor with a new product, a product that is similar to other products in its category, except for one thing: the size of the packaging, which is a good 1-2 inches taller than the other packaging in the category. MORE
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Laura Stack is a personal productivity expert, author, and professional speaker. Her mission is to build high-performance productivity cultures in organizations by creating Maximum Results in Minimum Time®. She is the president of The Productivity Pro®, Inc., a time management training firm, specializing in productivity improvement in high-stress organizations as well as the current president [.]. MORE
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Preparing a good speech or presentation takes time and focus, both of which are often in short supply these days. In this post, I’d like to offer you a suggestion that might help you with the latter. For the past … Continue reading → Preparation focus Noisli white noise
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What can we learn from great speakers who have had to pitch to the entire world? While we’ve detailed the importance of sales pitches and how to spread your message through digital mediums before, we’ve never really looked into some of the more successful combinations of the two.
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APRIL 18, 2012
My hubby, a marketing manager and buyer for a specialty foods store, was visited by a vendor with a new product, a product that is similar to other products in its category, except for one thing: the size of the packaging, which is a good 1-2 inches taller than the other packaging in the category.
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SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
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Succeed Speaking
MAY 10, 2011
So do you currently have products or resources that allow your attendees to “take you home&# with them? Business Strategy Product Creation Writing Books Information Products Product Creation for SpeakersDo you have a message and/or expertise that can help people? Of course you do. Are you able to “download&# everything you have to offer in a 45-90 minute keynote? Of course not.
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AUGUST 13, 2011
Ppted.com and I have partnered to offer a great joint product that contains: Green PowerPoint template package. Click here to see 2 of the variations in each package, plus read more about this joint product. But you can get this joint product for only $50!
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It’s all about the pitch; the way you present your ideas about your product determines how safe and smart your buyer feels about taking a chance with your product. Two things: -Knowing your product. Pitch.
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If you are in meetings all day, an organization doesn’t just lose productivity, employee satisfaction and a boatload of money. Give defined assignments and give people a bit more time to accomplish them, rather than just scurrying to create a last minute work product in their “free time.”. For more information, please see this article from USA Today.
Matt Eventoff
OCTOBER 3, 2012
If you are in meetings all day, an organization doesn’t just lose productivity, employee satisfaction and a boatload of money. Give defined assignments and give people a bit more time to accomplish them, rather than just scurrying to create a last minute work product in their “free time.”. For more information, please see this article from USA Today.
SpeakerSue Says...
MAY 5, 2014
Here are 9 quick tips to boost productivity and results. Boost productivity and results with these simple email tips. Email Etiquette & Productivity Selling Skills email as a sales tool email etiquette and productivity Power Sales Writing sales mastery sales training SpeakerSue
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Delivery Executive Presence Vocal Production energy focus posture vocal power How Green is Your Voice? We all want to be green. But as Kermit so wisely said, “it’s not easy being green.” Especially for people who have to get up and speak or sing in front of others.
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NOVEMBER 12, 2010
You can bring your product to life in the eyes of the client with stories. But the ones that do may be influenced to buy immediately if you are ready with this kind of information about your product, idea, or service.
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FEBRUARY 1, 2013
This is the approach that Jason Womack takes in his personal productivity guide “Your Best Just Got Better”. The running timer enables you to establish what your daily productive base-line looks like. At that point my learning stops, and I limp along with the product as best I can.
Great Public Speaking
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
You can bring your product to life in the eyes of the client with stories. But the ones that do may be influenced to buy immediately if you are ready with this kind of information about your product, idea, or service. You should also develop interesting or humorous stories or one-liners about how your product was used. Think up ways such as my one-liner to talk about your product, idea, or service to keep it in the customer's mind with a nonsales sales pitch.
Great Public Speaking
AUGUST 12, 2011
You can bring your product to life in the eyes of the client with stories. But the ones that do may be influenced to buy immediately if you are ready with this kind of information about your product, idea, or service. You should also develop interesting or humorous stories or one-liners about how your product was used. Think up ways such as my one-liner to talk about your product, idea, or service to keep it in the customer's mind with a nonsales sales pitch.
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2011
That doesn't mean I haven't been productive. Yeah, it's been quiet on this blog. In fact, as I'm writing this, I'm posting more of my most recent work from this morning's stroll through Martinsburg, WV. To see everything I'm putting out there, just hop over to my flickr page. To see what I consider to be my best work, follow the link below to my little home on 500px. mikepulsifer on 500px. Grab Bag
Matt Eventoff
NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Whether taking a company public, introducing a new product to market, delivering a new lecture or simply leading a team meeting, the conclusion is crucial to the success of any presentation. It is the final impression to you will leave your audience with. Last week we went over three ways to effectively end a speech. So what are other effective ways to close a speech or presentation? Here are three more of my favorites: 1.
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Succeed Speaking
MAY 17, 2011
Rarely do I talk to a speaker who is indifferent about having products in his or her business. Most speakers are either enthusiastic about the benefits products bring to their businesses, or they hate products and say, “I don’t want to sell anything!&#
Speak Schmeak
APRIL 18, 2012
My hubby, a marketing manager and buyer for a specialty foods store, was visited by a vendor with a new product, a product that is similar to other products in its category, except for one thing: the size of the packaging, which is a good 1-2 inches taller than the other packaging in the category.
Duarte Blog
JANUARY 3, 2012
Design Diary News Strategy Technology Tips adobe apps creative investment iPad mobile productivity studio suite toolsWith an increasing number of mobile design options emerging by the day, creative people are finding new and powerful ways to flesh out their visual concepts while on the move.
Speak Schmeak
JUNE 12, 2013
About Me Not About Speaking Products Specials and Sales If you''ve ever had a furry friend, you know how disheartening it is to discover that she or he has health problems. You want the best for your loved ones, whether human, canine, feline, or other fuzzy, feathered or scaly family member.
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JANUARY 9, 2012
Laura Stack is a personal productivity expert, author, and professional speaker. Her mission is to build high-performance productivity cultures in organizations by creating Maximum Results in Minimum Time®. She is the president of The Productivity Pro®, Inc., a time management training firm, specializing in productivity improvement in high-stress organizations as well as the current president [.].
Speak Schmeak
DECEMBER 10, 2013
Fun Stuff Products Programs Resources Technology I''ve updated my annual shopping list again this year to help you find the best gifts for your favorite speaker -- who might just be you! You''ll also find the oldies but goodies here, so take a look and have fun shopping!
SpeakerSue Says...
JUNE 2, 2014
Communication Skills Email Etiquette & Productivity how to say it to sell it sales training Selling Skills SpeakerSue If you aren’t already familiar with the term “second self”, it’s time. Your second self is the self you opt to put out there to the world.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 21, 2017
The latter could include millions of lost hours of human productivity. "The Trump administration issued a new travel restriction on bringing large electronics in carry-on luggage on direct flights to the U.S. from 10 airports in eight Muslim-majority countries on Tuesday."
Speaker Launcher
JULY 8, 2015
Most Recent Post Speaker Product Development business lessons product launch soft launchLast week I launched my 8 Week Acceleration Course. Really, one of the best things I’ve ever put together.
SpeakerSue Says...
JULY 3, 2014
In an attempt to provide a consistent luxury product, some of the fun of being in a place is lost. Email Etiquette & Productivity Communication Skills email etiquette how to say it to sell it sales skills Selling Skills SpeakerSue
Speak and Deliver
DECEMBER 17, 2014
Have old product in stock? Even though you can use some of this time productively, don''t forget productivity can come in many forms - and spending this time with your family and friends, or even on vacation, can be extremely valuable.
SpeakerSue Says...
JUNE 26, 2014
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SpeakerSue Says...
JUNE 11, 2014
It takes a second to type Hi <Name> and will set the tone for a more productive email result. Want to communicate more easily, make your point more quickly and persuade another person to take action. Here are 3 tips from psychology to help you accomplish your goals more easily.
SpeakerSue Says...
AUGUST 18, 2015
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SpeakerSue Says...
MARCH 24, 2013
No one likes to be sold to and everyone likes to buy the best product (best doesn’t mean most expensive; it means best for their needs). That means keep your product name out of the subject line unless it will specifically help your buyer. (If
Speak Schmeak
JANUARY 2, 2013
Video Programs Products Public Speaking Anxiety Taking RisksBelieve me, I know how resistant many of you are to seeking out public speaking coaching. By hiring a coach, you are acknowledging two things: 1. Your skills or confidence are lacking and you need help.
PowerPoint Tips
DECEMBER 5, 2010
I’ve just updated two of my products for PowerPoint 2010: 7 Steps to Great Images , my short e-book on quick image edits you can do to make a big difference right away. Create an Outstanding Presentation Self-Study Course , my full-length presentation skills course. If you bought one of these from me in the last two years and have upgraded to PowerPoint 2010, e-mail me (go to EllenFinkelstein.com and click the Contact link). I’ll send you the updated version for free.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
JANUARY 13, 2014
Business Communication Public Speaking productivity sales NSA/NC Meeting Report: Saturday January 12, 2014 Last Saturday the Northern California Chapter of the National Speakers Association hosted NSA National President Ron Karr, CSP, and the best and brightest of NSA/NC, including Chapter founder Patricia Fripp, and a brains-trust of experienced, successful speakers. Ron Karr: Sales Leader Ron talked about “How to Turn a [.].
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SEPTEMBER 23, 2010
I am sure that they are using the community-gathered information to add new words to the dictionary to make for an ultimately better product. This is a simple and elegant way to make a better product, and to have happier customers. What are you doing to make your products better?
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APRIL 15, 2016
Products Web/Tech reviewsIf you use a Mac and keep any sort of journal this is an app to look at. If you are a Windows user this is one more reason to make the switch. I have been a user of Day One version 1 for several months, and it is an excellent tool for journaling.
Can You Hear Me Up the Back?
APRIL 27, 2009
The office, with bandwidth on tap, is now the enemy of productivity. I am Captain Productivity! Tags: Trends Bluetooth Earpiece Man Collis Ta'eed facebook internet-free cafes productivity swine flu twitter wireless Pic: Ted Percival.
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