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Issue 26  ~  October 6, 2009


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OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant cancer cells form in the tissues of the breast. Hearing the words "breast cancer" doesn't always mean an end. It can be the beginning of learning how to fight, getting the facts and finding hope.
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In This Issue
Featured Article: Top 5 Sales Killers
Come Visit my Expo Booth
Weekly Reader Question

Greetings!

     Happy Tuesday! Well here it is...the final quarter of 2009. Only 3 months - 12 weeks and 2 days to be exact - to hit your mark for the year. (Or have you already hit your mark!? If so, e-mail me to brag about it!)

     This week we will look at some common pitfalls that you can avoid that will help you not only meet, but surpass your goals for the year.

 

Top 5 Ways to Kill a Sale
Keeping Your Sales Alive

     This week we are going to do a 180 and look at sales from the "half-empty" view of the glass. Rather than discuss a few positive things to do during your sales presentation or process, we are going to look at a few things that can really knock you on your can. Rather than knocking one out of the park, these things will send you straight back to the dugout.
 
Killer #1: Lack or Absence of Professionalism
 
     First impressions can come in many forms. If you are phoning a lead or referral, your first impression is your tone of voice, vocabulary and conversational skills. If you are stopping in to see someone, meeting someone for the first time on an appointment or if you are attending a networking event, you first impression is your outward appearance. Yet another first impression is the one given through your marketing materials such as your web site, brochures and business cards.
 
     A positive, favorable first impression holds the key to your opportunity for a second impression and a third and fourth. Put your best professional foot forward with all you do and live to make another sale!


 
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Question of the Week

In observation of Breast Cancer Awareness Month...
"Have you, or anyone you know ever been affected by breast cancer?"

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Wrapping Up

     Well, I hope you picked up a few good ideas today and I look forward to being with you again next week. In the meantime, if you have a burning question, shoot me an e-mail and I'll shoot you a reply.

Helping You Sell You,
Scott Gillespie

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