Everyone is completely overwhelmed on the social media front wondering where it begins and where it ends. Not to mention, it’s a HUGE time sink for everyone when they don’t see immediate returns. There’s a few gurus out there who have been generous enough to share their daily systems for social media. John Jantsch did [...]
Cubicle Chronicles: Productivity and motivational tips for inside sales warriors. By Josiane Feigon.
Archive for January, 2009
Time for your sales skills make-over
The only people who are super busy and banking on their billible hours are web developers, SEO analysts, social media thought leaders and anyone involved with online media. Doesn’t it get exhausting reading about the economic downturn- almost as much as reading about social media and where to begin.
I like to take my crystal ball out and forecast [...]
Almost Done but Not Really
Tomorrow is the deadline on my book- writing a book can be compared to childbirth (sorry guys). 20 years ago when I gave birth to my daughter, I was one of those lucky few who popped her out in a matter of a few hours. After she was born, I was ready to have more. [...]
Help- My Book Needs a Title
A few magical moments happened this week. On Tuesday, our new President took oath- or was that a repeat performance on Wednesday? And on Thursday, my publisher announced the results from his ”titling meeting” about my book and shared it’s new title. One event I cheered for and the other event I was mortified.
Names, titles, subject lines- these [...]
The Best and Worst Inaugural Addresses
On a daily basis, we count words, characters and think about what subject lines will get our prospect’s attention. Tomorrow is the highly anticipated inaugural address and many of us are eager to hear what Obama will say-especially since his 27-year old speech writer will put it together.
Here are the best inaugural addresses we will [...]
Let’s Talk- Privately
Okay, I’m officially on Facebook. I don’t know who said what and how it all clicked- it was somewhere between the Twitter and LinkedIn conversation that I realized I’ve got to get on Facebook. So there you have it- me up on Facebook with 6 friends to start with and telling the world about ME.
And [...]
Feeling out of place with my Blackberry
Friday night was the annual Tech Crunchies awards and there I sat among the cute geeks. The male to female ratio at these events is always startling- like 80/20. That’s not why I went, besides all the guys are half my age. But they all have their iphones because the day of the event, everyone [...]
2009 Hotlist: What’s In/Out in Inside Sales
Are you ready for adventure and originality? Our popular hot list of What’s OUT and What’s IN for 2009 will prepare you for a bumpy ride. As we slide into this year, the economy continues to tank, consumer confidence is at a record low, unemployment rises, and the housing market is shaky. No worries — [...]
It’s not too late to cast your vote
Friday night I’m going to the Crunchies 2008. This is hosted by Tech Crunch and it’s an award ceremony for some of the best products and start-ups of 2008. Hurry, there’s still time to vote until midnight.
2009 is about adventure and originality
Living in uncertain conditions is just plain torture. That’s when you hear answers such as,
“we don’t know what the future brings so we have to hang tight and see”
“I can’t commit to that at this time but check back in a few months”
“I have no idea how or when this will shake out, in the [...]
