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Why it Pays to be a Contrarian

Strategy Driven

When I began to buy and sell commercial real estate in 1968 I was told that the market had been weak for years, and I was foolish to even consider that kind of investment. The market soon improved dramatically. Since that time, I’ve continued to follow my father’s advice and grown my business into a billion dollar company.

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What’s the difference? What’s the weakness?

Strategy Driven

ADVICE: Get heavily involved with the Internet. If not, invest whatever is needed in people and money to set and maintain a leadership position in all three areas. ADVICE: Visit customers who LOVE your product and have been loyal to you for years. ADVICE: Responsibility starts in the bathroom mirror in the morning.

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Golden Rules for Dealing with Asian Businesses, part 1 of 3

Strategy Driven

Below is advice explaining what Western business people need to know about national traits and customs in those countries if they want to succeed. Books typically valued from $14.95 – $29.95 Book value is not guaranteed. Relate Articles: Smart Marketing for Small Businesses. Consider leaving a comment!

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The overlooked power that may be your sales kryptonite.

Strategy Driven

It was one of his early pieces of advice to me. That simple, but powerful piece of advice has helped me earn a fortune. Attitude , The Little Green Book of Getting Your Way , The Little Platinum Book of Cha-Ching , The Little Teal Book of Trust , The Little Book of Leadership , and Social BOOM!

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What CEOs want to talk about. HINT: It ain’t your product.

Strategy Driven

However, it seems no one offers any advice on what to SAY when you get to that meeting, what to DO when you get to that meeting, or what to ASK when you get to that meeting. Market conditions/future. If you are able to talk market conditions and the future with the CEO, you will have their total undivided attention and respect.

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Get Better Results by Looking at Your Team Differently

Strategy Driven

We call that second piece 'leadership capital.' The result of those comparisons is the Leadership Matrix (or 'the box' for short). The real insight lies in practical advice on how to lead those folks to improve their performance. The real insight lies in practical advice on how to lead those folks to improve their performance.

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Salespeople have questions. Jeffrey has answers.

Strategy Driven

Jeffrey, Years ago I took your advice to get into Twitter for my business. All others, if you’re looking for this great advice, you have to become a client of mine. Books typically valued from $14.95 – $29.95 Book value is not guaranteed. Mike, If you do it that way you need two accounts.

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