by Rob Jolles | Jul 26, 2024 | success
How many times have you heard someone say something like this: “I know I need to get this started, but I just want to make sure I’m ready.” I hear that from those who have dreamed of writing a book. I hear it from those who have dreamed of starting a podcast. I...
by Rob Jolles | May 31, 2024 | success
Earlier this week, a client contacted me and made a simple, straightforward request: She asked for a program I don’t offer. I’m not trained in this particular topic; I don’t write about it, and I don’t deliver modules on it. My mind had a field day with that...
by Rob Jolles | May 3, 2024 | success
This week I received an unusually high number of calls from clients who, for the lack of a better word, are nervous. They are nervous about the market. They are nervous about the economy. They are nervous about their budgets. They are nervous about the companies...
by Rob Jolles | Apr 5, 2024 | success
I’ve never been a fan of reality shows, or as I call them, “bad actors acting badly,” but oddly enough, I’ve always been a fan of the first one ever produced. Although some seasons are better than others, my allegiance has never waivered. I’m talking about the social...
by Rob Jolles | Jan 12, 2024 | Motivation, success
When you ask someone to do something, one of two answers are usually heard: “I’ll try” or “I will.” At first glance, these two responses sound a lot alike. After all, aren’t we taught to always try, or try real hard or try our best? Yes, it seems pretty easy to...
by Rob Jolles | May 5, 2023 | Sales Training, success
When working with others, our goal is to be persistent enough to be the first person who comes to mind when someone is considering what you have to offer. The trick is to be persistent without being pushy… Is there a difference between being persistent and being...