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The Lockdown Unlocks Real Work

Markovitz Consulting

Low-value travel? The sales, marketing, product, and customer service teams were stuck at the 11th hour (well, the 12th hour, actually) adjusting for the CEO’s violation of structure. As they put it, “the lockdown has unlocked real work” by reducing or eliminating the complicatedness of the traditional work environment. Long commutes?

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The Secret Sauce to a Superior Customer Experience

Rick Conlow

I travel often. Research shows us that the top service companies have higher sales growth and profits over time. Furthermore, do you want to enhance your leadership skills to drive customer-centered behaviors in employees? If so, check out my new book, Superstar Leadership Model: Good Boss Bad Bos Which One are YOU?

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15 Best Business Podcasts for Independent Consultants

Tsavo Neal

Podcasts make amazing listening material for commutes, travel, and listening for when you don’t feel like taking out a book. The show also features experts providing advice on topics such as insurance, contracts, travel, use of LinkedIn, and daily routines. Sales for Nerds by Reuben Shwartz. The wine is just for fun.

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IMC USA 2017 Conference Open for Registration!

IMC USA

And register now for the conference to get the best rate and start planning your travel. IMC USA’s conference is also a resource for consulting firms with its sponsor exhibits that include marketing and sales support services, leadership and consulting methodology certifications, book writing and publishing service, and much more.

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For Independent Consultants, Business Development = Relationship Development

Successful Independent Consulting

First, consultants are good at helping clients solve problems but usually aren’t trained in sales or marketing. Second, when knee-deep in projects and facing deadlines, consultants are hard-pressed to find time to publish thought-leadership articles or create, launch, and manage marketing campaigns. The subject was “Happy Birthday!”

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(Value Stream) Map Your Way to a Better Post-Covid Future

Markovitz Consulting

When the VSM made the non-value-added wait time shockingly clear, the leadership team integrated video into the process to eliminate shipping. Selling and merchandising Value stream mapping revealed an additional drag on the company: the sales process. COVID travel restrictions made those customer visits impossible.

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What is the Bane of Your Business?

Martinka Consulting

Many years ago I was a regular at a pretty cool restaurant in Minneapolis, when I traveled there about once a month on business. Sales – too often there are more order takers than true salespeople. on management, leadership, culture, and similar. Goals are an ongoing task, not just for a calendar year. And he’s right.

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