Good Morning, Happy Tuesday!
Ups & Downs, Strikes & Gutters... I think that sums it up for August. It's been almost impossible this mo
I am lucky to interact with an eclectic group of people and businesses in my work. This monthly digest reflects that diversity and the things I love - new sales & business ideas, music, Chicagoland happenings, and other things that get me in the groove.
I hope you find value, interest, and a laugh, as well as a quick breather from the driving force of your busy life. I always appreciate your recommendations, thoughts, and ideas - as well as taking time to enjoy and share it.
I am lucky to interact with an eclectic group of people and businesses in my work. This monthly digest reflects that diversity and the things I love - new sales & business ideas, music, Chicagoland happenings, and other things that get me in the groove.
I hope you find value, interest, and a laugh, as well as a quick breather from the driving force of your busy life. I always appreciate your recommendations, thoughts, and ideas - as well as taking time to enjoy and share it.
Sales Best Practices
The "Published" LinkedIn posts are becoming more popular. Some nail it, others fall way short of providing any value. I just read one by best-selling author Bernard Marr, who basically gives us a book report of The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware. He nailed it in this powerful post and it hit me like a 2x4.
How do you react to stress? Are you a "best under pressure" type of person, or do you get overwhelmed and go into shutdown mode? This TED article looks at how stress can positively affect us. The "Published" LinkedIn posts are becoming more popular. Some nail it, others fall way short of providing any value. I just read one by best-selling author Bernard Marr, who basically gives us a book report of The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware. He nailed it in this powerful post and it hit me like a 2x4.
I was fortunate to guest blog for PointDrive this month: 10 Tips to Help You Nail Your Follow-up Emails Every Time.
What I'm Up To
Sales Empowerment Group - with the economy continuing to show strong signs, I'm seeing many companies ramp up their hiring activity. Sales people are the hardest hires - to find, to on-board, and to keep. We are up to SIX FULL-TIME RECRUITERS that are 100% sales-focused. We're helping companies find better sales people, quicker.
Precision Payroll - next month I am off to Portland, OR for the CPAmerica Leading Partners Retreat. Precision has been the endorsed payroll provider for this international CPA association since 2008, providing dedicated account managers, incentive pricing, and a source of non-dues revenue. Portland is one of my favorite towns; hope I have time for a hike or a food truck stop.
Sales Empowerment Group - with the economy continuing to show strong signs, I'm seeing many companies ramp up their hiring activity. Sales people are the hardest hires - to find, to on-board, and to keep. We are up to SIX FULL-TIME RECRUITERS that are 100% sales-focused. We're helping companies find better sales people, quicker.
Precision Payroll - next month I am off to Portland, OR for the CPAmerica Leading Partners Retreat. Precision has been the endorsed payroll provider for this international CPA association since 2008, providing dedicated account managers, incentive pricing, and a source of non-dues revenue. Portland is one of my favorite towns; hope I have time for a hike or a food truck stop.
Random Joy
As I said earlier, August has been rough. I personally had one day where I lost a client, got a rather large unexpected bill in the mail, and Marleigh 'got sick' in her car-seat... This commercial reminded me to keep a positive mental attitude. And smile.
There is an entertaining site called Fiverr where people will do random tasks for $5. For example, this guy will draw you as a Simpsons character (or "yellow character" for copyright purposes). For devotees this is pretty much a no-brainer.
Chicagoland
Here is a beautiful sunset picture of Chicago's skyline from the other side of the lake.
Here is a beautiful sunset picture of Chicago's skyline from the other side of the lake.
Music
Lollapalooza was a blast and I was lucky to hear some great new music. Across the board genre-wise; New Orleans jazz, British Pop & Metal, Ukulele-infused rock, and disco funk. Here are my favorite picks included in my first 'published' LinkedIn post -- 7 New Lolla Bands for your (Work) Soundtrack.
Lollapalooza was a blast and I was lucky to hear some great new music. Across the board genre-wise; New Orleans jazz, British Pop & Metal, Ukulele-infused rock, and disco funk. Here are my favorite picks included in my first 'published' LinkedIn post -- 7 New Lolla Bands for your (Work) Soundtrack.
Quotes
We should be taught not to wait for inspiration to start a thing. Action always generates inspiration. Inspiration seldom generates action. - Frank Tibolt
The trouble with being punctual is that nobody's there to appreciate it. - Franklin P. Jones
The only way to entertain some folks is to listen to them. - Kin Hubbard (1868-1930)
Never pick a fight with an ugly person, they've got nothing to lose. - Robin Williams (1951-2014)
I hope you enjoyed the newsletter and found something of value for yourself or someone you know. Again, I appreciate your recommendations, thoughts, and introductions that so many of you have shared with me.
We should be taught not to wait for inspiration to start a thing. Action always generates inspiration. Inspiration seldom generates action. - Frank Tibolt
The trouble with being punctual is that nobody's there to appreciate it. - Franklin P. Jones
The only way to entertain some folks is to listen to them. - Kin Hubbard (1868-1930)
Never pick a fight with an ugly person, they've got nothing to lose. - Robin Williams (1951-2014)
I hope you enjoyed the newsletter and found something of value for yourself or someone you know. Again, I appreciate your recommendations, thoughts, and introductions that so many of you have shared with me.
