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Place Your Products in Their Hands

Chad Barr

My wife just got the recent Macy’s fragrance products catalog, which was sitting on our kitchen counter when I walked in. ” questions placed throughout the pages and followed by creative answers. How do you communicate your existing and new products and services to your clients? Nice job Macy’s!

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How To Pivot From Pair of Hands To Sought-After Expert with Dianna Denney

Consulting Matters

Get ready for on-air coaching on pivoting your brand and business from pair of hands to sought-after expert with my guest Dianna Deeney. We were both at a speaking skills intensive retreat hosted by Speaking Your Brand, which was an amazing experience for so many reasons. You'll hear it all in real-time! Learn more.

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The Pair of Hands Trap: What Keeps Consultants From Strategic Client Partnership

Consulting Matters

The Pair of Hands Trap. Great examples of the pair of hands trap are: When you're in a discovery meeting with a client asking you for a specific solution, you just say "yes.". When you do this, you become the virtual direct report of your client. It's how professional services firms work – like your accountant and lawyer.

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7 Key Decisions for Starting Your Consulting or Coaching Business Right

Consulting Matters

Let's be real - you don't want to grow your OWN consulting or coaching business for the money. Your goal is to have a career and business that supports your total life priorities and allows you to use your gifts and passions to make a difference in the world. This article is your first step.

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Consultant, Contractor, Freelancer - Labels Matter!

Successful Independent Consulting

Positioning yourself the wrong way can limit your income, cost you thousands of dollars a year in taxes, stunt your professional development, and tie you unnecessarily to the traditional 9-to-5 routine. Additionally, as an independent consultant, you will have discretion over the means and manner of your work.

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How to Communicate More Successfully with your Manager

Tom Spencer

Your manager is arguably one of the most important people you will engage with during a summer internship. Your manager may be assigning deliverables, connecting you with colleagues, and answering your questions. Regardless of what company or industry you work in, you will most likely have one-on-one meetings with your manager.

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Technology Ain’t Going to Solve Your Problems

Markovitz Consulting

Let’s say, for example, that you invest in hand-held scanners in a warehouse. Let’s say, for example, that you invest in hand-held scanners in a warehouse. Yes, the system is pricey, but think of the productivity improvement! They’re lying. Technology is not, by itself, the answer. Think of the increased inventory accuracy!

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