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Happy Father's Day!
Did you send your Dad a card or a gift? Do you take him to ball games? Do you mow the lawn, wash the car, clean out the gutters without being asked? Do you let him beat you on the golf course? Do you give him a back rub?
Nice.

Dad's are awesome.

To my Dad,
To my Father-in-law,

Happy Father's Day!
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May Trivia Question
What percent of sales reps never follow up with a prospect? 48%

Two correct answers:
Bob Jung; Joe Bucar.
Congratulations!
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June Trivia Question
Which of the following is NOT a birthstone gem for the month of June?

A) Pearl
B) Alexandrite
C) Aquamarine
D) Bloodstone
E) Moonstone

Three correct answers chosen to win a FREE $15 Send Out Cards account.
Click here to answer
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Happy Father's Day!

No way you can be Dads without us Moms!NMN


The Naperville Moms Network is an online social networking site that connects Naperville area moms to support and empower each other in all aspects of life.
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Cookbook
June, 2010
Greetings!

The pool is open.

Wow! Just a few short months ago we were shoveling snow and we had a 16,000 gallon iceberg in the back yard.

Now, summer is just a few days away and the first half of 2010 is rapidly coming to a close. A couple business colleagues are struggling but most report their sales, along with the temperature, are heating up!

How are you doing? Are you at plan for the First Half, 2010?
Now's the time to make those mid-year adjustments to ensure you finish the year strong and make 2010 the Perfect '10.

Sales Kitchen is now affiliated with Send Out Cards and Leadership Management Institute. This powerhouse combination can help you and your team focus on high payoff activities, increase personal productivity, improve performance, maintain a competitive edge, and Heat Up Your Sales.

Sales Kitchen programs are cooked-to-order and encourage you to focus on what you do best, and continue to get better at it every day.

Sizzling is good. Heat is better. Smokin' is best. Make a good decision to be the best.

Good Selling,

Mike Cooper
Head Chef & Chief Sales Officer
Sales Kitchen


Heat Up Your Sales
A Baker's Dozen Phrases to Avoid on the Sales Call
Securing a sales appointment requires relentless follow up. Conducting a successful presentation requires meticulous preparation, a double dose of enthusiasm, and your professional best. Here are 13 phrases to avoid during the sales presentation, some reasons why, some advice on how to provide superior customer service, and some ideas to help you seal the next deal and Heat Up Your Sales. Read our article click here
, you'll be glad you did. Trust me.
Short & Sweet Summertime Sales Tips

Networking
To ensure a successful networking experience, spend at least 75% of your time with people you do not know.

Prospecting
Prospect every day. Talk to strangers. Tell six people what you do every day.

Schedule Appointments
Schedule at least three appointments every day and stay at least 10 days out.

Meticulous Preparation
Know the customer. Know their customer and competition. Know your program better than anyone.

Relax
Be enthusiastic.

Presentation
3 B's of selling. Be Bright. Be Brief. Be Gone.

Handle Objections
Write down three objections you anticipate even before you meet the prospect. Prepared, practiced responses project professionalism.

Close the sale
Ask for the order. Handle objections. Ask for the order again. Close the sale.

Relentless follow up

Remember: A simple thank you note or a call for feedback, questions, or comments is an easy way to stay current with your clients or new connections. Send a heartfelt card.

Thank You!
Everyday is a great day to say Thank You. Who do you need to thank? Clients? Dad? Suppliers? Employees? Boss?
Thank you for your business.
Upcoming Events & Special Activities

June 20: Happy Father's Day (Hey DAD ~ you are the best! Hope you have an awesome day.)
 
June 23: Naperville Chamber Business Advisory Committee: Speaker Mike Cooper will conduct an interactive meeting: all will participate in a 2010 Mid-Year Review, and start measuring progress towards your own goals. To register click here. For both chamber members and non-members; includes a FREE lunch. Also, Don Gingold of Gnu Ventures will provide insight on measurement of website analytics. Accountability starts today.

June 24: Book Launch & Networking Event: "The Little Book of Business Secrets That Work" by Jacqueline Camacho-Ruiz. An amazing lunch you will never forget. 11:30 to 1:30 pm at the Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse, 3008 Finley Road, Downers Grove. To register click here and use insider code sales.

June 25: Special Seminar: "Gain Control of Your Business" Ameriprise Financial teams up with Sales Kitchen offering the first in a series of seminars to provide tools and tactics empowering business owners to improve performance. For more info and to register click here

June 30: Leadership Management Institute Riverside Event: "The Five Hidden Mistakes That Kill Sustainable Growth, And How To Overcome Them"
  Is your business coming to a crossroads? If so, Ray Stuchly and Mary Erlain encourage you to attend this information-packed, interactive presentation because leaders such as: CEO's, presidents, executives and owners of small to mid-size companies will benefit. For more info and to register: click here

July 4: I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.


August 18: Six week seminar: Effective Personal Productivity. This program from LMI-Riverside will empower you to create a high performance organization focusing on many areas including; set goals & achieve results, and increase productivity through controlling priorities. Each two (2) hour session is Wednesday from 3-5pm. A must take program for every professional. Plenty of lead time so lock this in your calendar now. For more info send email or click here.

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