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Sales Tweet #187

by Rick Baker
On Apr 5, 2011
Sales Tweet #187 You can do better than minding your own business. You can Put Your Best Brain Forward.
 
The Thinking Behind the Sales Tweet
Isn’t this an interesting Harry Houdini quote: “My brain is the key that sets my mind free.” Is the opposite also true? ... “My mind is the key that sets my brain free.” Our LinkedIn group – Put Your Best Brain Forward.

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Put Your Best Brain Forward | Thought Tweets

Sales Tweet #186

by Rick Baker
On Apr 4, 2011
Sales Tweet #186 A salesperson without enthusiasm will be, at best, an order taker.
 
The Thinking Behind the Sales Tweet
A Baker of sales would say, "Enthusiasm is the ingredient that causes sales to rise". Which reminds me…you know why Bakers tend to succeed at selling?...because they sell what is kneaded.

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Humour | Sales | Thought Tweets

Sales Tweet #185

by Rick Baker
On Apr 1, 2011
Sales Tweet #185 Ernest Seller is in a really bad mood today. He forgot to buy himself a birthday gift.
 
The Thinking Behind the Sales Tweet
Our favourite salesman, Ernest Seller, was born on this day in 1963. That very day the ‘classic’ soap opera "General Hospital" soap opera debuted on television. Actually, Ernest’s saint-of-a-Mom would have had Ernest at General Hospital if she wasn’t so busy watching the soap opera on her new TV…but that’s another story…for a different day when all of us have more time. Note: I think General Hospital holds the record for soap opera ‘longevity’…much like Ernest Seller holds the record for soap opera sales.

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Thought Tweets | Ernest Seller

Sales Tweet #184

by Rick Baker
On Mar 31, 2011
Sales Tweet #184 If you think you are too busy then you have set the limit on the amount of value you can generate.
 
The Thinking Behind the Sales Tweet
I believe successful people have more time. I have written Thought Posts about it. At a recent conference I was fortunate to join a group of business leaders who presented their thoughts to University of Toronto students…those successful people had the time to do this on a Saturday… 500 students obtained value.

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I'm too busy! - I don't have time! | Thought Tweets

Sales Tweet #183

by Rick Baker
On Mar 30, 2011
Sales Tweet #183 "It usually takes more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech." Mark Twain
 
The Thinking Behind the Sales Tweet
I am fascinated by skilled public speakers. What value for their audiences! And, Mark Twain, with that amazing wit of his…provides a very important message with this quote. Here is another you can apply to public speaking: Abraham Lincoln – "Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe."

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Communication: Improving Communication | Hero Worship | Thought Tweets

Sales Tweet #182

by Rick Baker
On Mar 29, 2011
Sales Tweet #182 When you are angry: yell your complaints while in your car…get rid of them before you face your Client.
 
The Thinking Behind the Sales Tweet
No question – this is better than yelling at co-workers and family members, etc. But, WOW, whatever you do, think twice before you search the words ‘scream therapy’ on Google. Like virtually every idea that pops into our minds…you can find volumes of words and videos about it on-line…what an amazing free resource for exploring ideas and thoughts. PS: I don’t advocate scream therapy…just yelling in your car every once in a while.

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Beyond Business | Thought Tweets

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