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Less Marketing, More Consulting — How To Win Projects Within Your Network with Stuart Friedman: Podcast #19

Consulting Success

The greatest marketing tool you have is your network — here’s how to make it work for you. This Silicon Valley-based previous electrical engineer with a passion for theater studied at Carnegie Mellon, then started his career in product marketing and sales before becoming a VP General Manager. Never neglect your network!

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The Value of Continuous Learning: Strategies for Lifelong Skill Development

Clarity Consultants

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, where technological advancements and market dynamics are constantly changing, the concept of continuous learning has become vital for individuals and organizations. These may include workshops, seminars, webinars, online courses, mentorship programs, and conferences.

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Effort in the face of near-certain rejection

Seth Godin Blog

This means that you should spray and pray, putting as little effort into each interaction as possible, giving you the resources to have as many interactions as you can.   [PS Today's the last day to sign up for The Marketing Seminar.

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Creating a Risk Register: All You Need to Know

Epicflow

external risk (customer, supplier, market, etc.); . organizational risk (resources, budget, logistics, etc.); . Risk Management: How a Project/Resource Management Solution Helps. Let’s consider how they help through the example of Epicflow, a multi-project resource management software. Here is one of them: . Hillson, D.

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Announcing the CEO Club of Greater Boston

Emerson Consulting Group

B2B “Coffee Connection” to facilitate exchange of prospects, leads, brainstorming and resources to aid everyone’s business development objectives. Rob Salafia, author of Leading From Your Best Self (McGraw-Hill), explains leadership principles to Club members. Ongoing Events (Nonmembers Welcome!). Members free. Discount rates for members.

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How to Generate Referrals Without Asking

Successful Independent Consulting

And how do we do it all without spending money and effort on digital advertising and direct marketing? Here are a few of the most misguided pointers that you’ll find online, at mixers, and in seminars… 1. How do we bring more clients into the fold? How do we systematize the business development process?

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To Increase Sales, Get Customers to Commit a Little at a Time

Harvard Business

Most sales models include a conversion funnel in which reps try to convert a marketing-generated lead into a prospect and then a customer through sequential steps. ” This perspective is promoted in books and seminars, but research indicates it is not how people buy. Other companies have found similar success.

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