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For Solopreneurs, Business Development = Relationship Development

Successful Independent Consulting

The biggest stress for self-employed professionals is business development: how to cultivate meaningful regular work. First, solopreneurs are experts who are good at helping clients solve problems or achieve certain goals, but they are not usually trained in sales or marketing. Therefore, don't think of it as sales! Do it often.

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Shift Your Perspective to Make Business Development Easier

Successful Independent Consulting

Most consultants I know struggle with business development, and it’s a top concern among those thinking about going independent. “ I don’t know how to build a pipeline of leads ” or “ I’m not good at sales ” are common refrains. Read any definition of business development and you won’t find the word sales.

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Tech Sales vs Management Consulting

Tom Spencer

As someone currently in management consulting who has previously done tech sales for a major software company, I was amused by Martin Keller’s article championing tech sales (sometimes known as consultative or customer success driven sales) over management consulting. Professional Development. Professional Development.

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Best of Sales Conference Keynote Speakers

LSA Global

Best of Sales Conference Keynote Speakers: Sales 3.0 Las Vegas Nevada Last month, insights from Best of Sales Conference Keynote Speakers representing various industry groups, including CEOs, CROs, business analysts, best-selling authors, and experts in sales technology were shared at the Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa.

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How Sales Leaders Drive Growth

LSA Global

Top Sales Leaders Drive Growth If you find a sales leader who Is not up to the challenge of accelerating revenue growth, you have not found a high performing sales leader. But you need more from a sales leader than simply a desire to grow the top line. They demonstrate how sales leaders drive growth.

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Leading with Heart: Lessons from Simon T. Bailey's Latest Book

Consulting Matters

He had four jobs over seven years at Disney, including parking event sales, selling the Braves spring training, handling international wholesale, and being the Sales Director for the Disney Institute. He started by hiring an instructional designer and investing in developing content. Being your best, most-vulnerable self.

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Leading with Heart: Lessons from Simon T. Bailey's Latest Book

Consulting Matters

He had four jobs over seven years at Disney, including parking event sales, selling the Braves spring training, handling international wholesale, and being the Sales Director for the Disney Institute. He started by hiring an instructional designer and investing in developing content. Being your best, most-vulnerable self.