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It’s The Little Things That Count….

Partners in Excellence

It’s human nature to focus on the big things. Whether it’s a BHAG, a closing presentation for a major deal, a big job opportunity, a critical event. We are driven to succeed for those big things. We treat the little things differently. We may not prepare well, winging it.

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How to Make Your First Impression Impressive

Iannarino

There is nothing wrong with a little small talk. There is nothing wrong with a little small talk. A little rapport-building can boost your chances, proving that you have a pleasing personality. But the longer you spend on rapport, the less effective it gets. Success in a first meeting all but ensures a second one.

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First You Create Value

Iannarino

The first thing you need to do is to create value for your prospective client. Too Little Value. When your client engages with you, it is because they are trying to improve their results , not because they want to buy your solution. Slow is fast and fast is slow when it comes to the outcomes you are pursuing in sales.

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SEO predictions: 5 things we can expect to see in 2024

Search Engine Land

However, for those of us who love to solve SEO puzzles, it’s an exciting time when we’re faced with new challenges and massive opportunities. This year, it’s all about diving deep into the techy side of SEO, getting cozy with AI tools for content and figuring out how to manage rising costs without breaking the bank. See terms.

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The future of SEO in an AI-powered world

Search Engine Land

For eight years, no one thought that would ever happen, but it did. It’s a little chilly out, so wear a light jacket in the morning. It’s a little chilly out, so wear a light jacket in the morning. You can probably take it off around noon.” At the time, we all decried it as a land grab from Google.

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How You Are Enabling Sales Prevention

Iannarino

When these practices cause a negative outcome, we can classify them as “sales prevention” practices, things that decrease the odds of creating or winning an opportunity to help your prospective client improve their results. Many believe that cold calling is dead, but the successful use it to outproduce their competitors.

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The Problem with Problems and Pain

Iannarino

The Gist: It is no longer enough to identify your client’s problem, especially when it’s already well-known. But before I share it, we need to look at some numbers: 57% and 67%. But before I share it, we need to look at some numbers: 57% and 67%. The deadline for my fourth book is looming. No more pushy sales tactics.

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