If you find yourself talking too much in your sales conversations, I want you to STOP! Really. Stop and turn that statement into a question. Find a way for your prospect to say they want it (assuming they do) rather […]
Had a fun interview with Rosey Dow of The Prospect Profiler last week. Enjoy! http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theprospectprofiler/2011/01/26/the-prospect-profiler-interviews-carolyn-herfurth
Even though you may not realize it, you’re subtly selling every single day in ways that most people wouldn’t consider “salesy”. Yet when it comes to direct sales, you freeze up. Learn to recognize your natural sales abilities, get out […]
It’s easy to get caught up working on the many projects you’ve got between clients and not get out of the office. I know that can happen to me. There are all sorts of excuses not to get out and […]
Just like improv, there are no scripts in life. Or business. Or selling. If you want more “yesses” from your prospects, you need to have a “yes, and…” attitude. “Yes, and…” is an improv fundamental that’s about taking what’s given […]
The year of YES doesn’t mean saying yes to everything & everyone. It’s about saying yes to yourself and what’s BEST for the health of your business…while still being willing to stretch & get outside of your comfort zone and […]
I have decided that 2011 is the year of “yes”. I’ve got a LOT to say on the topic so today is the first of several videos that address the various angles of why I chose “yes” to be my […]
This is a great clip from one of my favorite actors, Kevin Spacey, talking about the difference between ambition versus knowing WHY you want to achieve something. To know what you want, to understand why you’re doing it, to dedicate […]
What do ice dams and sales have in common? (Don’t worry, I’ll explain what an ice dam is first.) Both, if not dealt with proactively, can be a slippery slope. If you struggle with sales, do something about it and […]
Listen into a short interview with Thomas Roberts of TR Studios as we discuss selling for startup entrepreneurs: http://carolynherfurth.com/audios/thomas.mp3