by Rob Jolles | Feb 13, 2026 | Public Speaking, Sales Training
Many years ago, I remember watching an old Woody Allen move called “Annie Hall.” It wasn’t my favorite movie, but there was one particular scene I really connected with. Woody Allen was on a first date with Diane Keaton, and he was nervous about the first kiss that...
by Rob Jolles | Jan 16, 2026 | Public Speaking, Sales Training
Like making a good sauce, there are so many ingredients that go into making a great presenter. I happen to believe there is one particular ingredient that stands out from all the rest. Ironically, it’s a somewhat overlooked component because many believe this...
by Rob Jolles | Aug 15, 2025 | Sales Training
You don’t have to look very far to find examples of PR problems: A bad customer experience going viral on social media; an employee or other brand representative seen to be behaving inappropriately; a major disruption in the operation of your organization that...
by Rob Jolles | Aug 1, 2025 | Sales Training
…If you’re a typical customer, look in the mirror Full disclosure: I have a rather biased view of salespeople, but hear me out. Yes, there are problems within the selling profession, and I fully realize there are some bad salespeople in this world. There are...
by Rob Jolles | May 23, 2025 | Sales Training
It happened again, and it seems to be happening more and more. Companies are pushing back on sales training because the time just isn’t right. In fact, I’ve been communicating with three different clients who have been sitting on the sidelines, waiting for just the...
by Rob Jolles | Feb 14, 2025 | Public Speaking, Sales Training
Am I the only one who has noticed that we all seem preoccupied with proving how smart we are? So much time seems to be devoted in laying out our expertise and credentials. Of course, it is important for a client or audience to have a basic understanding of who we...
