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A good friend of mine says, “You’re either selling or being sold.” Sometimes, we think we are selling when we are really being sold, and vice versa. However, if we look at our communication from the perspective of intention, things become more clear. Consider your own experience: Think of a recent presentation or conversation where [.]. communication intention vocal impact MORE
A cover letter is all about selling you. If your experience in loss prevention doesn't pull its weight selling you for a graphics-design job, it doesn't belong in the cover letter. The first sentence focuses on the recipient, just as in selling. MORE
I read this comment, submitted by a teacher, on a public speaking article today: "I understand the importance of not being boring, but I am not selling anything, and most of the tips in this article on public speaking seem aimed at holding an audience captive so you can sell them something." MORE
But there are other instances where you may struggle with selling […]. The post Selling Hope (and Other Intangible Topics) with Libby Gill appeared first on Jane Atkinson. But there are other instances where you may struggle with selling your topic because it’s intangible and seemingly too difficult to quantify. But that’s not always the easiest thing to sell to an audience, is it? MORE
Steve Slaunwhite has made his career out of finding the right words to sell services and products. The post [Podcast] Copywriting that Sells with Steve Slaunwhite appeared first on Jane Atkinson. Steve Slaunwhite has made his career out of finding the right words to sell services and products. Podcasts copywriting copywriting that sells Get Paid to Speak Jane Atkinson Steve Slaunwhite web content website content MORE
The emerging meme in media is the meme: What is Donald Trump selling? The third thing Trump is selling is hope that there really will be change. Meanwhile, his political competition has to re-evaluate what they are selling. MORE
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The post How to Sell From Any Platform Without Selling a Thing with Jane Powers appeared first on Jane Atkinson. Jane Powers will be discussing how to position yourself powerfully in the marketplace with a talk that sells. Connect with Jane Powers on Facebook , Jane Powers Book, Speak with Confidence Sell with Authority. The Wealthy Speaker Podcast Jane Atkinson Jane Powers sell with authority speaking business speaking with confidence MORE
Content-provider Current Affairs Media Personal Musings Selling Web/TechOnce the read of the smart crowd, Money Magazine went on a downward trajectory in internet times. After all, there emerged so much cooler competition such as NerdWallet. MORE
"The Pine Tree State kicked off a review of its tourism PR account on Oct. 2, putting the mid-six figure account in play for the second time in two years." " - Greg Hazley, "Maine Reviews Tourism PR," in Odwyerpr.com, October 10, 2014. Here is that article. MORE
" Most, in one way or another, will answer: Knowing how to sell. They sell everything from themselves as credible, trustworthy professionals to detailed strategy and tactics. Yet, too many thought leaders refuse to follow the fundamentals of selling. MORE
Games Intuitive Personal Musings Selling ValuesThe enlightenment game is not new. Way back in the 1950s, we children of immigrants, stuffed into overcrowded Catholic schools, were mandated to pray that the world found peace of mind. Of course, we didn't know what that meant. MORE
animal companions Current Affairs Dreams Film Games Intuitive Media Personal Musings Selling Values Web/TechDuring the past several years, Bob Dilenschneider publishes his reflections on every major public holiday in third-party media. MORE
I have been selling my group speaking, voice and leadership presence courses and coaching for decades, longer than some of you may have been alive. The post How This Introvert uses the Power of Letting Go to Sell and Persuade appeared first on Speaking Freely. MORE
When we bring Fido or Muffy in for routine maintenance we can expect cross-selling. one who doesn't cross-sell), I will take my dog to PetSmart's in-house vet practice. animal companions Branding Selling MORE
The post Insider Secrets of Best Selling Authors with Kate White appeared first on Jane Atkinson. She is also a New York Times bestselling author of several influential books for women on those topics as well as a best-selling author of 12 murder mysteries and psychological thrillers, which have been published in 13 languages. The Wealthy Speaker Podcast Bestselling Author Secrets how to write bestselling books Jane Atkinson Kate White selling strategies write bestselling books MORE
The post How to Turn Your Website Bio Into a Selling Tool appeared first on Jane Atkinson. How do we write a killer website bio that makes our clients pick up the phone or email us to ask us if their date is free on our calendars? MORE
Many moons ago when I was working as an agent for speakers, I developed my own customized system for selling. The post Using Your Selling Systems to Convert Sales appeared first on Jane Atkinson. From the moment I connected with a prospective client, I documented the process and often, after a number of communications via phone, email, and mail, I would convert the prospect into a buyer. What are […]. MORE
This is an era of over-selling. That is, selling by not selling. We sell by not selling. Branding careers Current Affairs DigitalInfluencer Games Personal Musings Politics Public Speaking Rebranding Selling Simplification Values Voodoo Web/Tech MORE
Content-provider Current Affairs DigitalInfluencer legal Media Online video Personal Musings Politics Power Selling Television Web/Tech WritingTrump Everything is no longer the gift which keeps giving to media. BigMedia, which had gone gangbusters spotlighting the U.S. MORE
auto industry, the turnaround team at near-bankrupt Chrysler, headed by Lee Iacocca, introduced the meme: We all sell. Bet: The how-to of selling will reset in the next recession. The dynamics are in play. MORE
The implications are clear for any organization, be it GM or the Girl Scouts, which needs to establish a bond with prospects as part of the selling process. Personal Musings SellingTrust is in crisis, globally. MORE
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Every bit of research indicates sellers who use social to sell, sell more and reach more prospects faster. Boost sales with a social selling plan. Whether it’s actually 16% or 40% more, who cares? It’s more. Yet, according to Rain Group only 25% of sellers bother. Today is your lucky day! Boost visibility with social before a networking event. Post that you’ll be there. Download their app and upload your photo. Join and like their FB/LinkedIn pages. Link with people you meet. MORE
This odd attempt at selling is entirely self referential. The only ones who do are likely those struggling to sell you services to supposedly improve your writing. " Selfies don't only not sell. MORE
The post Stop Selling and Start Connecting with Simon T. Being authentic is a very important part of speaking today and helps you to connect with your audience, and in turn gets your message through loud and clear. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome Simon T. MORE
Branding Content-provider Current Affairs DigitalInfluencer Games Intuitive Media Personal Musings Politics Rebranding Selling Values Web/Tech WritingHuffPost was positioned and packaged as the liberals' version of the conservative Drudge Report. Well, the latter continues to scale. MORE
I read this comment, submitted by a teacher, on a public speaking article today: "I understand the importance of not being boring, but I am not selling anything, and most of the tips in this article on public speaking seem aimed at holding an audience captive so you can sell them something." MORE
When selling diapers, try a lab coat and a stethoscope? Tips From The Top "Peter Watts" clothing credibility dress-code ethos image logos presenting selling by Peter Watts. What you’re wearing when presenting impacts the credibility that your audience invests in your pitch. MORE
The bottom line in some kinds of marketing is that ugly can sell. By accident he found out that ugly sells. Games Personal Musings Selling TelevisionOn "Mad Men" Don Draper won awards for creativity in advertising. That's fiction. MORE
Selling Skills cold calling Communication Skills email as a sales tool how to say it to sell it Power Sales Writing sales training SpeakerSue My client invited me to skype into her sales meeting. “Wait until you hear what they think is a legitimate – a hot! – lead. MORE
Demi Moore's signature became the August 1991 cover of Vanity Fair in which she is nude and very pregnant. In her 2019 memoir "Inside Out," Moore provides the back story, including the inner emotional turmoil, it kicked off in her. MORE
That is, the content marketing about Brand X's unique anti-aging cream sells more of Brand X. Why is there such reluctance to use the word "sell." Turnaround leader, Lee Iacocca, told every employee: We are here to sell. MORE
Last week, I finished my first ever visit to Disney World in Florida. During my time there, I made a few observations and what I've noticed is that Disney takes it brand very seriously - at least at Disney World. MORE
Yes, bad news sells. Books Branding careers Content-provider Current Affairs DigitalInfluencer Games Intuitive Media Personal Musings Selling Values WritingOne aspect of human nature hasn't mutated: the craving for the negative, at least in news. MORE
Materials ranging from books to keynote speeches are configured to sell X. Leaders know that their personal brand won't get them much unless they can sell enough of the organization's gadgets. What we are about and the only thing we are about is selling. MORE
Bottom line, “real” sells. One of the greatest moments at this year’s Oscars was when Jennifer Lawrence, who won for “Silver Linings Playbook,” fell up the stairs on the way to her acceptance speech. MORE
This morning, when I took him on as a client, I had told him, "Ugly sells. Books Branding careers Content-provider Current Affairs Games Intuitive legal Media Personal Musings Religion Selling Television Values Voodoo Web/Tech MORE
Current Affairs Games Selling"The pace of mergers and acquisitions in the public relations and integrated marketing communications sector show little sign of slowing down, according to a survey just released by legal firm Davis & Gilbert." MORE
Here is “The One Absolute Must-Know When Selling by Email”: Your customer is the center of the universe. Email Sales Writing Email Tips Featured Selling Skills email as a sales tool email etiquette email productivity high impact presentations hospitality and hotel sales Hospitality Sales how to say it to sell it Power Sales Writing prospecting sales mastery sales skills sales success sales training say it to sell it SpeakerSue MORE
Media Personal Musings SellingRecently, struggling Conde Nast sold Brides. Now, it's reported that after almost a year it found a buyer for the fashion title W. The purchaser is said to be Surface Media. Here are more details. MORE
The post The Vibration of Selling vs. Serving appeared first on Jane Atkinson. Most Recent Post Speaking Business Strategy business strategy selling vs. servicingRecently I interviewed Joel Boggess, a well-known author, speaker and podcaster. MORE
But fear doesn't sell. For example, among the selections would be: Selling family house during the next real estate uptick, then renting. Personal Musings Rebranding Selling Travel Values MORE
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Speaker Launcher
JUNE 18, 2019
The post How to Turn Your Website Bio Into a Selling Tool appeared first on Jane Atkinson. How do we write a killer website bio that makes our clients pick up the phone or email us to ask us if their date is free on our calendars?
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 25, 2019
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Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Content-provider Current Affairs Media Personal Musings Selling Web/TechOnce the read of the smart crowd, Money Magazine went on a downward trajectory in internet times. After all, there emerged so much cooler competition such as NerdWallet.
SpeakerSue Says...
JULY 19, 2019
What are you doing to create a friction-less sell and buy? Selling has changed and because you’re reading this blog, you want to change too. Email Etiquette & Productivity Email Sales Writing Featured Selling Skills email as a sales tool email productivity high impact presentations hospitality and hotel sales Hospitality Sales how to say it to sell it Power Sales Writing sales mastery sales skills sales success sales training say it to sell it SpeakerSue
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 18, 2019
Branding Content-provider Current Affairs DigitalInfluencer Games Intuitive Media Personal Musings Politics Rebranding Selling Values Web/Tech WritingHuffPost was positioned and packaged as the liberals' version of the conservative Drudge Report. Well, the latter continues to scale.
Speaker Launcher
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
The post Stop Selling and Start Connecting with Simon T. Being authentic is a very important part of speaking today and helps you to connect with your audience, and in turn gets your message through loud and clear. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome Simon T.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 27, 2018
This is an era of over-selling. That is, selling by not selling. We sell by not selling. Branding careers Current Affairs DigitalInfluencer Games Personal Musings Politics Public Speaking Rebranding Selling Simplification Values Voodoo Web/Tech
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 23, 2019
Media Personal Musings SellingRecently, struggling Conde Nast sold Brides. Now, it's reported that after almost a year it found a buyer for the fashion title W. The purchaser is said to be Surface Media. Here are more details.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 16, 2018
Games Intuitive Personal Musings Selling ValuesThe enlightenment game is not new. Way back in the 1950s, we children of immigrants, stuffed into overcrowded Catholic schools, were mandated to pray that the world found peace of mind. Of course, we didn't know what that meant.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 20, 2019
Demi Moore's signature became the August 1991 cover of Vanity Fair in which she is nude and very pregnant. In her 2019 memoir "Inside Out," Moore provides the back story, including the inner emotional turmoil, it kicked off in her.
SpeakerSue Says...
OCTOBER 25, 2019
Every bit of research indicates sellers who use social to sell, sell more and reach more prospects faster. Boost sales with a social selling plan. Whether it’s actually 16% or 40% more, who cares? It’s more. Yet, according to Rain Group only 25% of sellers bother. Today is your lucky day! Boost visibility with social before a networking event. Post that you’ll be there. Download their app and upload your photo. Join and like their FB/LinkedIn pages. Link with people you meet.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 2, 2019
Content-provider DigitalInfluencer Media Personal Musings Selling Web/Tech Weblogs WritingThe glam and cool of digital media and network platforms eventually blew up. The expected revenues just weren't coming in.
Speaking Freely
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
I have been selling my group speaking, voice and leadership presence courses and coaching for decades, longer than some of you may have been alive. The post How This Introvert uses the Power of Letting Go to Sell and Persuade appeared first on Speaking Freely.
Speaker Launcher
MARCH 6, 2013
Bottom line, “real” sells. One of the greatest moments at this year’s Oscars was when Jennifer Lawrence, who won for “Silver Linings Playbook,” fell up the stairs on the way to her acceptance speech.
Speak Schmeak
JUNE 15, 2009
I read this comment, submitted by a teacher, on a public speaking article today: "I understand the importance of not being boring, but I am not selling anything, and most of the tips in this article on public speaking seem aimed at holding an audience captive so you can sell them something."
Speaker Launcher
MARCH 21, 2017
The post The Vibration of Selling vs. Serving appeared first on Jane Atkinson. Most Recent Post Speaking Business Strategy business strategy selling vs. servicingRecently I interviewed Joel Boggess, a well-known author, speaker and podcaster.
Speaker Launcher
APRIL 12, 2018
But there are other instances where you may struggle with selling […]. The post Selling Hope (and Other Intangible Topics) with Libby Gill appeared first on Jane Atkinson. But there are other instances where you may struggle with selling your topic because it’s intangible and seemingly too difficult to quantify. But that’s not always the easiest thing to sell to an audience, is it?
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 1, 2016
But fear doesn't sell. For example, among the selections would be: Selling family house during the next real estate uptick, then renting. Personal Musings Rebranding Selling Travel Values
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
APRIL 5, 2016
This morning, when I took him on as a client, I had told him, "Ugly sells. Books Branding careers Content-provider Current Affairs Games Intuitive legal Media Personal Musings Religion Selling Television Values Voodoo Web/Tech
SpeakerSue Says...
JANUARY 4, 2019
Communication Skills Email Sales Writing Featured Selling Skills email as a sales tool high impact presentations hospitality and hotel sales Hospitality Sales how to say it to sell it interpersonal communications skills Power Sales Writing sales success sales training say it to sell it SpeakerSue
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 23, 2018
animal companions Current Affairs Dreams Film Games Intuitive Media Personal Musings Selling Values Web/TechDuring the past several years, Bob Dilenschneider publishes his reflections on every major public holiday in third-party media.
Speaker Launcher
JUNE 5, 2018
Many moons ago when I was working as an agent for speakers, I developed my own customized system for selling. The post Using Your Selling Systems to Convert Sales appeared first on Jane Atkinson. From the moment I connected with a prospective client, I documented the process and often, after a number of communications via phone, email, and mail, I would convert the prospect into a buyer. What are […].
Speaker Launcher
JUNE 7, 2018
The post How to Sell From Any Platform Without Selling a Thing with Jane Powers appeared first on Jane Atkinson. Jane Powers will be discussing how to position yourself powerfully in the marketplace with a talk that sells. Connect with Jane Powers on Facebook , Jane Powers Book, Speak with Confidence Sell with Authority. The Wealthy Speaker Podcast Jane Atkinson Jane Powers sell with authority speaking business speaking with confidence
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 30, 2019
auto industry, the turnaround team at near-bankrupt Chrysler, headed by Lee Iacocca, introduced the meme: We all sell. Bet: The how-to of selling will reset in the next recession. The dynamics are in play.
Dahle Communication
APRIL 12, 2010
Last week, I finished my first ever visit to Disney World in Florida. During my time there, I made a few observations and what I've noticed is that Disney takes it brand very seriously - at least at Disney World.
Speak Schmeak
JUNE 15, 2009
I read this comment, submitted by a teacher, on a public speaking article today: "I understand the importance of not being boring, but I am not selling anything, and most of the tips in this article on public speaking seem aimed at holding an audience captive so you can sell them something."
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Current Affairs Games Selling"The pace of mergers and acquisitions in the public relations and integrated marketing communications sector show little sign of slowing down, according to a survey just released by legal firm Davis & Gilbert."
Speaker Launcher
JANUARY 12, 2017
Steve Slaunwhite has made his career out of finding the right words to sell services and products. The post [Podcast] Copywriting that Sells with Steve Slaunwhite appeared first on Jane Atkinson. Steve Slaunwhite has made his career out of finding the right words to sell services and products. Podcasts copywriting copywriting that sells Get Paid to Speak Jane Atkinson Steve Slaunwhite web content website content
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 16, 2016
That is, the content marketing about Brand X's unique anti-aging cream sells more of Brand X. Why is there such reluctance to use the word "sell." Turnaround leader, Lee Iacocca, told every employee: We are here to sell.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 25, 2017
The bottom line in some kinds of marketing is that ugly can sell. By accident he found out that ugly sells. Games Personal Musings Selling TelevisionOn "Mad Men" Don Draper won awards for creativity in advertising. That's fiction.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JANUARY 26, 2017
The implications are clear for any organization, be it GM or the Girl Scouts, which needs to establish a bond with prospects as part of the selling process. Personal Musings SellingTrust is in crisis, globally.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 20, 2016
The emerging meme in media is the meme: What is Donald Trump selling? The third thing Trump is selling is hope that there really will be change. Meanwhile, his political competition has to re-evaluate what they are selling.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 11, 2014
"The Pine Tree State kicked off a review of its tourism PR account on Oct. 2, putting the mid-six figure account in play for the second time in two years." " - Greg Hazley, "Maine Reviews Tourism PR," in Odwyerpr.com, October 10, 2014. Here is that article.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 27, 2018
Yes, bad news sells. Books Branding careers Content-provider Current Affairs DigitalInfluencer Games Intuitive Media Personal Musings Selling Values WritingOne aspect of human nature hasn't mutated: the craving for the negative, at least in news.
SpeakerSue Says...
AUGUST 7, 2014
Selling Skills cold calling Communication Skills email as a sales tool how to say it to sell it Power Sales Writing sales training SpeakerSue My client invited me to skype into her sales meeting. “Wait until you hear what they think is a legitimate – a hot! – lead.
SpeakerSue Says...
AUGUST 9, 2019
Here is “The One Absolute Must-Know When Selling by Email”: Your customer is the center of the universe. Email Sales Writing Email Tips Featured Selling Skills email as a sales tool email etiquette email productivity high impact presentations hospitality and hotel sales Hospitality Sales how to say it to sell it Power Sales Writing prospecting sales mastery sales skills sales success sales training say it to sell it SpeakerSue
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 13, 2014
When we bring Fido or Muffy in for routine maintenance we can expect cross-selling. one who doesn't cross-sell), I will take my dog to PetSmart's in-house vet practice. animal companions Branding Selling
Speaker Launcher
JULY 26, 2018
The post Insider Secrets of Best Selling Authors with Kate White appeared first on Jane Atkinson. She is also a New York Times bestselling author of several influential books for women on those topics as well as a best-selling author of 12 murder mysteries and psychological thrillers, which have been published in 13 languages. The Wealthy Speaker Podcast Bestselling Author Secrets how to write bestselling books Jane Atkinson Kate White selling strategies write bestselling books
Kate's Voice
MARCH 18, 2010
A good friend of mine says, “You’re either selling or being sold.” Sometimes, we think we are selling when we are really being sold, and vice versa. However, if we look at our communication from the perspective of intention, things become more clear. Consider your own experience: Think of a recent presentation or conversation where [.]. communication intention vocal impact
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 29, 2015
" Most, in one way or another, will answer: Knowing how to sell. They sell everything from themselves as credible, trustworthy professionals to detailed strategy and tactics. Yet, too many thought leaders refuse to follow the fundamentals of selling.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
SEPTEMBER 12, 2014
A cover letter is all about selling you. If your experience in loss prevention doesn't pull its weight selling you for a graphics-design job, it doesn't belong in the cover letter. The first sentence focuses on the recipient, just as in selling.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 8, 2014
Materials ranging from books to keynote speeches are configured to sell X. Leaders know that their personal brand won't get them much unless they can sell enough of the organization's gadgets. What we are about and the only thing we are about is selling.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 5, 2014
This odd attempt at selling is entirely self referential. The only ones who do are likely those struggling to sell you services to supposedly improve your writing. " Selfies don't only not sell.
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