The James Bond of Resiliency

Listen Here On Apple Podcasts It’s been said, “Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and more resilient.”  Sometimes todays guest calls himself The Sales Whisperer, and sometimes he calls himself The James Bond of Selling, but I call him the...

Creativity Meets Cross-Selling

Charles Duell became famous during his tenure as United States Commissioner of Patents, allegedly saying this: “Everything that can be invented has been invented.”  He said that in 1898.  We all know how silly that statement was, and still...

It’s Okay To Have An Opinion

See if this scenario sounds familiar: There you are, ready to make a purchase.  The salesperson has had some difficulty listening and asking questions, but you maintained your composure.  Occasionally, you were even able to interrupt the...

The Language of Persuasion

Listen Here On Apple Podcasts Anybody who listens to Pocket Sized Pep Talks knows there’s nothing I enjoy more than talking about selling, and sales training. That’s because, when it’s done correctly, it can impact careers, and cultures. The creator of...

Connect The Decision Making Dots 

As a child, I remember one of my favorite games was connect the dots.  What initially looked like just a bunch of random dots on paper, could magically be connected to create an unexpected prize, and that prize was a picture. Well, when looking at how ideas...