Good Afternoon, Happy Wednesday!
"We should be taught not to wait for inspiration to start a thing. Action always generates inspiration. Inspiration seldom generates action." - Frank Tibolt
This quote, from last month's newsletter, has been stuck in my head. I am surrounded by action - not only in my life, but through my colleagues, friends, and family. Some talk about ideas...it's always cooler when I see those people take steps to make them real. My personal challenge lies now with prioritizing my actions while keeping my personal and professional roles balanced. I try to remember that even baby steps are progress. So how about you? What actions are you working on?
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.
Featured Business Partner
I have recently made new friends over at SquarePlanet. You have to check these guys out - they're in the explanation business. We also share common passions - the color ORANGE and Pirate Culture (more on that later)! Due in part to those mutual interests, I got together with their fearless captain and recorded a podcast (my first ever!) on the importance of CONTRAST - take a listen here.
I have recently made new friends over at SquarePlanet. You have to check these guys out - they're in the explanation business. We also share common passions - the color ORANGE and Pirate Culture (more on that later)! Due in part to those mutual interests, I got together with their fearless captain and recorded a podcast (my first ever!) on the importance of CONTRAST - take a listen here.
Sales Beat
How to Use Positive Energy to Succeed - an excellent quick read. One idea - Improve your mood by listening to good music. When you're happy, others will gravitate to your good vibes. In sales, that's pretty important, right?
My favorite definition of sales? That it is a Transfer of Enthusiasm. Football season always reminds me of this maxim - people getEXCITED about their teams. Here is a throwback blog post that discusses my take on the idea and other ways to go about earning enthusiastic fans (aka clients).
How to Use Positive Energy to Succeed - an excellent quick read. One idea - Improve your mood by listening to good music. When you're happy, others will gravitate to your good vibes. In sales, that's pretty important, right?
My favorite definition of sales? That it is a Transfer of Enthusiasm. Football season always reminds me of this maxim - people getEXCITED about their teams. Here is a throwback blog post that discusses my take on the idea and other ways to go about earning enthusiastic fans (aka clients).
What I'm Up To
Sales Empowerment Group - many of our clients are hiring sales people right now. I'm currently searching for business development people in the manufacturing space and people that have experience in the design/build community. If you know anyone that may be open to a conversation I appreciate any intros.
Precision Payroll - the fourth quarter is the best time to evaluate payroll/HR service. January 1st will come quickly and be sure that you have the best price, service, and product suite that fits your needs. Should you or your clients be looking to take action & make a change, I'm here to help!
Sales Empowerment Group - many of our clients are hiring sales people right now. I'm currently searching for business development people in the manufacturing space and people that have experience in the design/build community. If you know anyone that may be open to a conversation I appreciate any intros.
Precision Payroll - the fourth quarter is the best time to evaluate payroll/HR service. January 1st will come quickly and be sure that you have the best price, service, and product suite that fits your needs. Should you or your clients be looking to take action & make a change, I'm here to help!
Random Joy
On September 19th, a growing number of enthusiasts celebrated a holiday - International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Yes - it's a thing. When I met my wife she had been celebrating for a few years, having pirate-themed parties, complete with all sorts of piratey things. So...Arrrrrr, happy belated Talk like a Pirate Day! Ye best be celebratin' next year ya land-lubber!
Classical music and rap - not exactly hand-in-hand genres. Mac Lethal (a talented youtube sensation and Ellen guest) showcases his well-rounded skills and packs 26 pieces of sound advice for teenagers into this 1 minute, 30 second rap.
Chicagoland
While Summer rules in our city, Fall is a close second. Here is a list of the best pumpkin patches in Chicagoland and another list of the remaining Fall festivals in the midwest (Lindsay and I will be road-tripping to Michigan in October for one of these fests and some fall colors).
While Summer rules in our city, Fall is a close second. Here is a list of the best pumpkin patches in Chicagoland and another list of the remaining Fall festivals in the midwest (Lindsay and I will be road-tripping to Michigan in October for one of these fests and some fall colors).
Music
Sylvan Esso - this duo has been together only a short time, but they're already gaining national acclaim; locally they just played The Hideout Block Party. I cannot stop listening to their music - I guess you'd consider them electronica, but don't let that deter you. Listen to their first single,Coffee. If you like that, check out HSKT (as in, Head-Shoulders-Knees-Toes. It's become my daughter's favorite song to dance to).
Sylvan Esso - this duo has been together only a short time, but they're already gaining national acclaim; locally they just played The Hideout Block Party. I cannot stop listening to their music - I guess you'd consider them electronica, but don't let that deter you. Listen to their first single,Coffee. If you like that, check out HSKT (as in, Head-Shoulders-Knees-Toes. It's become my daughter's favorite song to dance to).
Quotes
Believe those who are seeking the truth. Doubt those who find it. - Andre Gide (1869-1951)
Everything you can imagine is real. - Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)
I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it. - Mae West (1892-1980)
Ability will never catch up with the demand for it. - Malcolm Forbes (1919-1990)
The first time I see a jogger smiling, I'll consider it. - Joan Rivers (1935-2014)
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.
Believe those who are seeking the truth. Doubt those who find it. - Andre Gide (1869-1951)
Everything you can imagine is real. - Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)
I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it. - Mae West (1892-1980)
Ability will never catch up with the demand for it. - Malcolm Forbes (1919-1990)
The first time I see a jogger smiling, I'll consider it. - Joan Rivers (1935-2014)
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.
