“No one wakes up and decides to be overhead” – words loaded with meaning and in need of context. So I love it when I can clarify the message – it’s significant for the future. I do NOT define people as only revenue-producing or not. Doing so only creates more silos and, in many cases, …
“Every conversation is a selling moment.” This has been my signature message and a mighty cornerstone of my keynote and workshops on sales culture. Yet, at times, it is met with some skepticism, a smirk, eye roll, or a raised eyebrow because people resist the notion that they are “in sales,” and that’s what energizes me. To …
You don’t have a sales problem. You have a culture crisis.
Do you think your ability to achieve your goals – sales, personal, or otherwise is possible by cramming in more video calls? Guess again. That’s low-hanging fruit and the easy way to say you are keeping your activity high. But, it’s the same as submitting your resume 100 times online. It’s a black hole, and it’s lazy. Relationships …
Do You Have a Case of Chronic Covid Complacency? Read More »
I made a dumb mistake this week. My client brought my goof to my attention, and I knew instantly I owed an apology. Rather than having an initial impulse to defend me, instead, I thought about the ramification of my action, the impact on them and prepared myself for the inevitable conversation! When the call …
Apologize. YoU Will Feel Better and Build Your Brand. Read More »
Do you think you need a reason to visit someone? You don’t. More than ever, you should plan to see people you have not seen because of COVID. The only reason you need it is that it is the RIGHT thing to do. Every relationship you have is one step away from being a distant memory if you don’t …
The pandemic has exacerbated many things. Chief among them realize that we must work smarter to achieve greater levels of success. Every company is now faced with a stark realization: your people are now your competitive currency. Being faster, cheaper, quicker is only as good the people that make it happen. It is not about …
Smart companies are thinking about HOW to create and deliver a motivational, high energy, and actionable sales kick-off meeting! I have you covered! I am bringing to YOU the Virtual Sales and Company Kick-off Meeting! Featuring: “ToddTalks” featuring six excellent speakers each delivering a 12 minute crisp and actionable message! Lunch will be delivered to your door …
NEW DATE!!!! Negotiating change: an NFL Players Inc. case study in developing new markets. Steve will provide insights on how NFL Players Inc., the licensing and marketing business of the NFL Players Association, launched new content, venture and agency businesses that ultimately led to the foundation of an entire new company, OneTeam Partners, in conjunction …
Business recovery is a precarious and challenging task. The line between success and failure is thin and delicate. What does that mean for your company and your culture? I have the answer for you. It starts and ends with people and how they see themselves in the company and the contribution they make to the …
Business Recovery Toddcast ” The Seven Principles of the NEW Sales Culture AFTER-Covid” Read More »