by Rob Jolles | Feb 9, 2018 | Coaching and Mentoring, Corporate Communications, Management Training, Motivation, Sales Training
The Truth About Sales Contests Companies and sales managers are constantly looking for ways to motivate salespeople and increase sales. One of the most traditional approaches is to create a sales contest. After all, who wouldn’t be motivated by a few extra dollars in...
by Rob Jolles | Jan 12, 2018 | Coaching and Mentoring, Corporate Communications, Public Speaking, Sales Training, Self Help
“To be honest with you, I’m going to put my cards on the table, tell you the truth, and this time, I mean it!” That certainly was a very passionate statement! For some of you, I’ll bet you can’t wait to hear what comes next. Okay, it’s filled with clichés, but it sure...
by Rob Jolles | Oct 20, 2017 | irony, Sales Training, Self Help
Good news; I have some pens for sale! You’re going to love them: I’m going to let them go for next to nothing, and I’ve got a lot of them. First, let me tell you about why I created them… If you’ve ever delivered a seminar or a keynote, or even attended one, you know...
by Rob Jolles | Oct 6, 2017 | Coaching and Mentoring, Corporate Communications, Sales Training
Who doesn’t like popcorn? Maybe it’s the taste, or maybe it’s the thrill of truly stuffing our face with it, or maybe it’s the sheer quantity that we’re allowed to eat: It’s a terrific food. We are practically raised and educated to enjoy popcorn. But what if you had...
by Rob Jolles | Jul 14, 2017 | Coaching and Mentoring, Public Speaking, Sales Training, Self Help
I’ve never been fond of a tattle-tale. I didn’t like them when I was a kid, and I don’t like them now. Can you imagine the nerve of someone telling on you when you’re in an important meeting? Perhaps you’re standing in front of an audience, in the middle of a...
by Rob Jolles | Jun 29, 2017 | Coaching and Mentoring, Public Speaking, Sales Training, Self Help
Let me set the scenario for you. You are about to walk into a pressure situation. You may be speaking to one person, or maybe six people, or maybe six hundred. It doesn’t really matter. What matters is this; there is a lot riding on your performance. So what do you...