Suicide is a difficult topic, but one that is important to discuss openly and with care. Most of us have been affected by suicide in some way, whether from losing a loved one to suicide or from suicidal ideation affecting us. How can we help people and prevent suicide? We spoke with comedian and suicide prevention activist Frank King about …
How to Overcome Sales Call Reluctance and Gain Clients
If you’re in sales, you might notice a certain reluctance in yourself to pick up the phone and call prospects. Maybe you procrastinate on this to-do list item. Perhaps your perfectionism kicks in and you over-prepare, or maybe you have full-on fear responses. How can you overcome this sales call reluctance and develop an enthusiasm for going after new clients? …
How Intentional Gratitude Can Ease Depression
Many of us combat depression, whether situational or chronic. It can be particularly difficult around the holidays or in the cold winter months. When medication and therapy aren’t enough, what other options can help to ease your depression? We spoke with Deborah Hawkins about the method that ultimately helped her: intentional gratitude. On our new podcast, she shares how being …
How to Achieve Higher Order Thinking For Business Success
Business success can seem elusive. How do you get where you need to be and grow an organization you’re proud of? For Les Postnikoff, the key to unlocking career advancement was higher order thinking. For decades, this helped him develop a fulfilling career, and now he helps others do the same. Watch our interview with Les Postnikoff to learn all …
How to Escape Hustle Culture and Reconnect With Your Family
We live in a busy world, and the hustle culture is real for nearly all of us. But if we’re working too much, that can create a chasm in your personal life. What if we told you there was another way? We spoke with Uwe Dockhorn, a “Lifestyle Liberator” who is helping to bring high achievers closer to their family …
How Active Listening is Your Super Power in Sales
A cynic may say sales is all about talking people into buying your product or service, but sales professionals know this isn’t true. Sales is about understanding your clients and delivering the best solutions for them. And you know what this means? Talking isn’t your superpower in sales; active listening is! We spoke with Gavin Klauser about how to hone …
Sales Success: The Very Beginning with Lynn Whitbeck
Do you want to reach your fullest sales potential? At Future Forward Sales, we care about helping you achieve sales success, and one way we do that is with our podcast: Each episode features another business leader’s journey to success. Hear about Lynn’s Passion and Journey to Sales Success in Our Podcast Below: In our inaugural episode of the Future …
How to Stop Binge Eating and Achieve Your Goal Weight
Do you have a tendency to binge eat or overeat? You’re not alone! Millions of people – in America and around the world – struggle with their eating habits. It can be hard to understand why you make these eating choices, and moreover, difficult to change course. We spoke with Dr. Glenn Livingston about how he went from regularly binge …
How We Can Hold Big Corporations Accountable in Fighting Climate Change
Every year, it’s becoming more and more obvious how climate change is impacting our planet. From increasingly frequent and more devastating natural disasters to horrific pollution to animals becoming endangered and going extinct, there is a lot to be concerned about. What can we each individually do to help the planet? How can we push corporations to minimize their carbon …
The Truth About Why Outstanding Customer Service Boosts Sales
Don’t underestimate the power of good customer service! Not only can it make or break customers’ opinions of your organization, it can also be instrumental in boosting your sales. Of course, making your customer service experience outstanding is easier said than done. Luckily, our returning guest Faye Horton is here to share the proven methods that will delight your customers. …
Radical Innovation: How to Stay Ahead of Your Competition
For your business to succeed, you need to stay competitive. How do you do that? It starts with innovation, or better yet, radical innovation. If you’re not familiar with radical innovation, no worries. We spoke with Steve Hoffman on our new podcast, and he explains everything you need to know about how to radically innovate, how to infuse that ethos …
Shut Up to Sell: How to Translate Your Selling Methods Across Cultures
Does it ever feel like sales requires a ton of chasing, convincing, and talking at your potential clients and customers? Does it feel like you’re constantly trying to reach new prospects and get your message through to them? What if we told you there was a better way to sell? On our new podcast, we spoke with Ambrose Blowfield about …
What is Workplace Bullying and How Can We Stop It Today?
Many of us remember the schoolyard bullies who antagonized fellow classmates when we were younger. But unfortunately, bullying isn’t something that disappears after childhood. Indeed, you may find it in what should be a professional, respectful setting. How can you spot workplace bullying in your office? Moreover, how can you heal from it and, even better, prevent it? We spoke …
5 Secrets to Recharge Your Sales After the Pandemic Detour
The COVID-19 pandemic has made – and continues to make – significant impacts on numerous industries and company departments, and that has certainly included sales. How can you adapt your sales and bolster them anew amid the ongoing pandemic? Our returning guest Faye Horton shares her insights on how to recharge on our new podcast. Watch our podcast with Faye …
How Can Alternative Emails Seriously Improve Your Email Engagement?
Entrepreneurs and small business owners know how important email engagement is. But is it possible that the traditional newsletter is holding you back? We spoke with Meera Kothand, an email marketing strategist. She reveals how you can say, “Goodbye Newsletter, Hello Audience!” You might be a bit skeptical, but trust us, you’ll want to hear her out. By the end …
Can Intuitive Healing Really Connect Us With Our Fuzzy Friends?
We all want what’s best for our pets, and when something is wrong, we’ll do everything in our power to make them feel better again. But what do you do when traditional medicine and veterinary care aren’t helping? We spoke with Lesley Nase, an expert in intuitive healing and animal communication, about how she helps animals via an alternative method. …
Niche and Pitch: How to Zero in on Your Ideal Client
In order to sell effectively, you must first know your target audience. However, for many, determining just who that is can prove to be challenging. The hardest part for most is in narrowing it down to a fairly specific niche. We instinctively want to sell to as many people as possible, meaning our marketing becomes too broad. But if you’re …
How Art Can Promote Social Justice
Art is inspiring in its own right, but did you know that it can also promote social justice? How is that so, and how can you be a part of this movement? What does the future of art look like? We spoke with art advisor Maria Brito on our new podcast, and it was one of our most inspiring and …
How to SERVE Your Company’s Growth and See a 7-Figure Leap
As most anyone who’s done it can attest, starting a business is hard! It can be tricky to get the ball rolling and finally see a steady profit, but even once you’ve achieved that milestone (hooray!), scaling that success for continued growth often proves challenging. So what is the secret to really growing your company to reach your goals? According …
These 5 Things are Killing Your Sales; Here’s How to Fix Them
Sales can be tough, and it’s difficult to know how to keep your connections and numbers high. But for all our effort, there are five things sales professionals should watch out for that are killing your sales. Don’t panic just yet though! Because despite those pesky sales-killers, we also have the antidote to fix them. We spoke with Faye Saxon …