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Summary
Have you ever fallen victim to promises of something that would happen after the first of the year — mainly promises you’ve made to yourself. We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Meridith Elliott Powell helps us work through everything about the holiday season that can hold our business back, and instead take us forward. That and more on today’s show.
Bob’s Thought of the Day
We’ll explore:
- A suggestion to keep this part of the year profitable for you in a way that cannot be measured monetarily.
- How to get six weeks ahead of schedule and build momentum by changing habits now.
- The power of changing just one single habit.
Interview with Meridith Elliott Powell
You’ll discover:
- Why the holiday season is one of the best times to sell.
- Tips for calling on your customers and prospects during the holiday season and laying the groundwork for a strong first quarter of the new year.
- How to use Thanksgiving to say “thank you” to customers and prospects.
- Practical steps to equip your sales team by making a list of the customers and prospects who need a touch.
- The power of finding an accountability buddy if you don’t have a sales team.
- The inside scoop on the new book by Meridith and Connie Podesta.
- Why sales leaders need to quit skipping coaching sessions with their team members, and instead invest regularly in developing them.
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Interview Links
- MeridithElliottPowell.com
- Own It: Redefining Responsibility by Meridith Elliott Powell
- Winning In The Trust & Value Economy by Meridith Elliott Powell
- The MOST Amazing Sales Book Ever: Cut Through The Excuses and Send Sales Through the Roof by Meridith Elliott Powell and Connie Podesta (due out February, 2019)
- Meridith’s books
- Meridith’s online courses
- Meridith’s blog
- Hire Meridith to speak
- Connect with Meridith on Facebook
- Connect with Meridith on LinkedIn
- Follow Meridith on Twitter
- Meridith’s YouTube channel
Resources
About the Book
The Go-Giver tells the story of an ambitious young man named Joe who yearns for success. Joe is a true go-getter, though sometimes he feels as if the harder and faster he works, the further away his goals seem to be. Joe learns that shifting his focus from getting to giving — constantly and consistently creating value for others — leads to exceptional returns.
Rapidly going from national bestseller to global phenomenon, The Go-Giver has gained a devoted following with over a million copies sold. It’s utilized as a resource in major corporations to small businesses, in schools and churches, in book clubs, and more. Nearly a decade since its original publication, this timeless story continues to help its readers find fulfillment and greater success in business, in their personal lives and in their communities.