Everyone has to live somewhere, and once you move out of your parents’ place or your tiny college dorm, finding your own home can be a thrilling adventure. Whether you’re looking for your first home or your tenth, there are always things to keep in mind before making your selection. What should you consider as you embark on your house …
How to Manage Your Sales While on the Road
Business travel can bring a nice change from the usual office routine, but it also comes with its own set of difficulties. How do you keep up with your sales and workload when you’re on the road? How do you stave off jet lag and travel exhaustion and get the most out of your business trip? With a little self-care …
What Are the Pros & Cons of Dating a Co-Worker?
We just shared a blog about office romance and whether it’s really worth it. We dive into the pros and cons of that steamy office romance, but if you’re looking for a quick guide, you’ve come to the right place. What’s good about dating a co-worker? What can be tricky about it? Is it right for you and your potential …
Celebrate Father’s Day With All These Cool Dad Jams
Father’s Day is coming up, and it’s time to celebrate all the father figures in our lives! Remember all the great times you’ve had with your dad, think of all the memories you’ve yet to make, and be thankful to have such a wonderful man in your life. For all the silly dad jokes and great fatherly advice, our papas …
How to Promote Yourself, Build Relationships, and Grow Your Sales
Believe it or not, a large part of sales success is in the art of self-promotion. For many people, this can be difficult, especially if you’re shy or simply don’t like talking about yourself. How do you overcome the feelings of awkwardness so you can focus on your true objective? How can you get out there to promote you and …
How to Promote You and Your Business, Pt. 1
Believe it or not, a large part of sales success is in the art of self-promotion. For many people, this can be difficult, especially if you’re shy or simply don’t like talking about yourself. How do you overcome the feelings of awkwardness so you can focus on your true objective? How can you get out there to promote you and …
Are Dream Jobs Important in Today’s World?
Ever since we were little, we’ve been asked what we want to be when we grow up. A doctor? Maybe a firefighter? And as we grew older, we needed to create 5-year career plans, choose our college majors, and take steps to reach our dream jobs. But how many of us have the same goals now that we did 20 …
The Conference Checklist You Need to Get The Most Sales
Attending conferences is an important part of your sales career – but how do you get the most out of it? Whether it’s your first event or your 10th, there’s always more to learn. That’s why we decided to share a quick and easy guide to help you get the most out of your upcoming conference. In conjunction with our …
Celebrate Pride Month With This New “Out Loud” Playlist
June is Pride Month, and we’re commemorating these next 30 days with a brand new playlist. “Out Loud” is filled with music by and for anyone in the LGBTQ+ community. Regardless of how you identify or who you love, this playlist is for you. These songs touch on the experiences many LGBTQ+ people have, but moreover, they celebrate love. So …
Consider These Important Things When Adopting a New Pet
How often do you come across puppies and kittens up for adoption and think, “I want you!”? Most people love these furry little companions and will bring a pet into their lives as soon as they can. Once you’ve moved into an apartment that allows animals and you’re considering adopting a new pet, though, be sure to stop and consider …
How to Handle Pay-to-Play Clients
In sales, you meet all kinds of prospects and clients. Depending on your industry, you may run into so-called pay-to-play clients. As the name suggests, these are potential clients who require some form of payment before you can participate in a particular business activity. But isn’t that shady? It depends on who you ask. Lynn and Tina have both dealt …
Words Are Power: How to Wield Them Effectively
Like it or not, language matters. How you say things matters. If used incorrectly, language can cause others to judge you harshly. But, when used correctly, it can transform your life for the better. Words are power. How can you wield them effectively in the workplace? Here are some of our top tips. First and foremost, language is most powerful …
How Women Can Gain Confidence in Negotiating Raises
Negotiating raises can be difficult or even scary for a lot of people, but it seems especially so for women. Why are so many women reluctant or even afraid to ask for a raise? How can we overcome these feelings? We could have an entire discussion about how societal norms can harm a woman’s confidence and feelings of self-worth. But …
Look, Mom! I Made You a Mixtape!
Who do you love more than anyone in the world? While we all have many special people in our lives, most of us would pick our moms among the most important figures in our lives. This year, we’re celebrating Mother’s Day with a mixtape for all the moms out there! We put together 50 of our favorite songs written by …
What is Self-Care & Why is it Important?
Do you know how to take care of yourself? We don’t mean just addressing your vital needs – how do you truly treat yourself? All of us need to practice self-care, but sometimes we just don’t know how or can’t fit it into our schedules. What are some of the best ways to exercise self-care? What do you need or …
May Playlist: Travel Tunes
Summer vacation is right around the corner! Get into the travel mood with some good travel tunes! The four hours of music here will be perfect for your plane ride, road trip, or anything in between. Whether you’re roaming around the US or traveling to Europe, Asia, Africa, or Central or South America, we have nearly all your destinations covered. …
Recovering From a Misstep
Sales is a tricky business that requires excellent people skills as you build trust with your clients. But no matter how much you’ve mastered the art of sales, you’ll still make mistakes from time to time. What kinds of missteps can occur during the sales process? What about client relationships – are missteps more serious and harder to overcome? Moreover, how …
The Importance of a Village
Regardless of the stage of your career, it’s paramount that you surround yourself with team members that are reliable, supportive, positive, and work well together. How can you choose the right people to work with? How do you find an environment that inspires your best work? Do you recognize the true importance of a village? You know what they say: …
Physical Tools of Liberation
What tools have been liberating for you as a woman? We’re not talking metaphorical tools, here… What have been your physical tools of liberation? Have you ever used a hammer or an electric drill? Have you ever built or fixed something on your own? While there’s the common trope of the “handyman” who can take care of his home with …
Focus on Customer Needs
In sales, your customer needs should be important to your organization. While this should go without saying, it’s easy to lose sight of your customer focus. How do you improve your customer focus and relevance? How do you talk to your customers and truly listen so you can ensure you’re fulfilling their needs or providing something they lack? Sales experts …