TEAM Talk Radio. Episode 3. Top Tips to Get Increased Results from Your Networking Efforts With Networking Panel: Anthony Aragon, Mitzi Ambrosio, and Ana Robles.   Today we’re going to hear from a panel of professionals who I happen to personally know. They are very active in networking activities in southern California: Anthony Aragon is […]

TEAM Talk Radio Episode 2. How to Overcome Networking Challenges Professionals Face Today with Kelli Holmes, Founder of TEAM. https://anchor.fm/teamtalkradio/episodes/How-to-Overcome-Networking-Challenges-Professionals-Face-Today-with-Kelli-Holmes–Founder-of-TEAM-e360js Today we are going to discuss how to overcome networking challenges professionals face today. (These networking challenges are based on actual concerns professionals shared online!)   * It’s difficult to find a professional group.   […]

TEAM Talk Radio Episode 1. What is Networking to You? https://anchor.fm/teamtalkradio/episodes/What-is-Networking-to-You-e320k2 How timely! Today when I opened up my Facebook to see what was happening in the world, I saw this online poll of business owners asking, “what is networking to you?” Here are some of the comments: Networking means building authentic relationships where meaningful […]

by Loren Baker Email is far from dead. In fact, it’s alive and well with around 269 billion emails being sent and received daily in 2017, and that’s expected to rise to more than 333 billion by 2022. Tips for Better Email List Management So, instead of declaring email an outdated technique, take the time to […]

By Steve Tobak If you ask 10 entrepreneurs to tell you the key to business success, you’re likely to get 10 different answers. I’m sure one would say product innovation, and while that’s definitely a significant factor, it’s not the right answer. And, yes, there is a right answer. The key to business success is […]

When you’re meeting with a customer or prospective customer (particularly if you haven’t met them before): Ask if it’s OK to ask some questions Ask “open questions”, i.e. those that require more than a yes/no answer Ask for clarification or elaboration of a customer’s statement Ask if it’s OK to take written notes – this […]

by Jacqueline Whitmore Frustrated. Annoyed. Ignored. These are the feelings you may have felt the last time you phoned or sent out an email or text and never received a response. It’s extremely irritating when a request goes unanswered. How do you follow up without being a pest? There could be myriad reasons why you […]

by Jonathan Long We all make mistakes — it’s part of life, especially when it comes to entrepreneurship. This game is far from a cakewalk. Mistakes can end up costing you time and money, while also causing you to miss out on opportunities. I’ve made plenty of mistakes in the early days of my entrepreneurial journey. […]

Receptionists and other front-line personnel usually have more contact with customers than do more senior people.  When we fly, we have more contact with the skycap than we will ever have with the pilot. Expected and encourage EVERYONE to be a marketer.  Everyone – from the receptionist to the CEO – is there to provide […]

by Kimberly de Silva Investing in building an online presence can be one of the wisest decisions for any business in today’s times. With the majority of your customers active on the internet, online elements — executed appropriately — can make all the difference to your business marketing campaign. That being said, having a strong online presence […]