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Virtuous_Cycle

Business, Negotiation, Virtuous Cycle 3 minute read

How do you get work and, more importantly, gain a continuous supply of work with acceptable fees? Better yet, at greater than acceptable fees? Suppose you’ve done a few similar projects, the work makes you happy, and you’re making decent money. With that, you have the beginnings of a niche and the possibility of a…

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Business, Fast Company, Virtuous Cycle 5 minute read

If you let business development fall to the side, follow these steps to jump start your recovery and win back lost business.

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Worry-Plan-Action

Business, Sales, Virtuous Cycle 1 minute read

A lull in business at the holidays is common in many industries. Take advantage of that time with strategic planning so you can rebound even stronger.

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4-brand-steps

Business, Negotiation, Sales, Virtuous Cycle 2 minute read

Clients will only trust you when they believe that you are really focused on helping them. Earn their trust with these four steps.

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Nail-It

Bargaining, Business, Negotiation, Sales, Virtuous Cycle 5 minute read

What to do in that magic moment when they believe that you can help them.

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Negotiation, Sales, Virtuous Cycle 4 minute read

Joy, joy, joy, the gift of and inbound call, how it happens and what to do, beyond being over joyed.

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Negotiation, Virtuous Cycle 4 minute read

I’ve long believed in the power of the virtuous cycle. When one of my clients uses the concept successfully I’m thrilled.

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