Posts from September 2010

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100% Communication – Create Congruency

by Mike Phillips

This week I will discuss the communication model and how it breaks down, in percentages. By knowing the specific break down. This works great for sales professionals communicating with prospects and existing customers; it works well in our personal lives with friends, and more importantly our families.

Saluto, The Greeting – First 10 Seconds

by Mike Phillips

THE GREETING. Welcome to your first day as a professional sales consultant, I don’t mean like your first, first day… I mean your first real live day on your own.  You have the desk, some business cards, shirt and tie… check.  The business you work for has given you their “sales process” or “road to […]

Power of Mentoring

by Mike Phillips

Whether in a one on one or in a group setting, personal coaching and mentoring is a very powerful tool. This week I’ll discuss some tips and process for powerful sessions and the benefits. I’ll explain benefits to everyone involved, including the mentor/coach. I’ll also explain the importance of continued development and growth for those […]

PACE and INTENSITY!

by Mike Phillips

Follow up… up… up!

by Mike Phillips

While this may seem a little bit silly or archaic, I am a firm believer, that in a sales environment, YOU must be brilliant at the basics, I mean really, really, brilliant at the basics.  When I am saying that, one of the most basic and under-used skills of any sales consultant is the skill […]

Manage the ‘tude Dude!

by Mike Phillips

This week I explore the advantages of managing your personal state and attitude. You always have the power to decide: positive or negative – only two outcomes, make the decision, and make it a GOOD one! I’ll talk about some steps you can take to help in setting your mental state up for success, including […]

The Buying Process

by Mike Phillips

Original Concept Copyright © August 2009 by Mike Phillips and Joe McCloskey Jr. This is a great set of “rules” to consider in conjunction with whatever your selling process may be, you need to understand that buyers have a set of questions that they ask themselves when making a purchase, a sort of “Buying Process” […]

Powerful Communication and Conflict Resolution

by Mike Phillips

IT’S ANOTHER RADIO BLOG!!! This week we discuss some keys to more effective and powerful communication; communication for both business and personal relationships. By working on our communication it will give some additional ways for resolving problems and conflicts for both business and personal.