Good Evening, Happy Tuesday!
As I was told, parenting has brought on an array of emotions; some being polar opposites...the greatest joy to the most crippling exhaustion. Sprinkled among the semi-controlled chaos are other funny opposites, such as our sweet little Marleigh next to...Rahm Emanuel. He was actually the nicer one while she gave him the stiff-arm!
At ten months she's turning into a toddler before our eyes - it's wild! Tip of the hat to all the parents out there and happy belated Fathers Day.
I am fortunate to be out every day with an eclectic group of people and businesses. This monthly digest reflects the things I've discovered lately - new sales ideas, music, Chicagoland happenings, and other things that get me in the groove.
The internet was abuzz recently about the development of 'solar roadways'. Pretty amazing stuff and applicable on so many levels (and surfaces). While their vision is a noble one and worth watching in this video, I'm sure they'll have plenty of naysayers blocking their futuristic path.
I appropriately found this post to be very interesting, as it shares tactics on how to be so. It made me take a personal inventory of my interesting-ness (such as...can I tell three really good stories?). It also led me to this great article on karma (& a sales lesson).
At ten months she's turning into a toddler before our eyes - it's wild! Tip of the hat to all the parents out there and happy belated Fathers Day.
I am fortunate to be out every day with an eclectic group of people and businesses. This monthly digest reflects the things I've discovered lately - new sales ideas, music, Chicagoland happenings, and other things that get me in the groove.
I hope these snippets are of interest to you or someone you know, and offer a quick breather from the driving force of everyday life. I always appreciate your recommendations, thoughts, and ideas - as well as taking time out to enjoy it.
Featured Business
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Based out of 1871, MortgageHippo is a new species of mortgage company. They are not a lender or a bank. But they could become the future of mortgages and the answer to everything that’s been wrong with them for far too long. They are the first and only online home buying tool built with the consumer's best interest at its core. The sole purpose is to protect home-buyers and help them get the perfect mortgage.
Sales Best Practices
As I learned from my Brian Tracy (tapes), "Selling isn't telling. Selling is asking questions." Certain questions are good for taking the temperature of the situation, aka 'trial closes'. Here is a question-filled article that discusses a few that help the process along and make sure you and your potential new customer are on the same page.
Two Sales Emails that Warm-Up Cold-Calling. Thanks to Kevin @ Hireology for the guest post! Check out his great blog too,Sales for Start-Ups.
As I learned from my Brian Tracy (tapes), "Selling isn't telling. Selling is asking questions." Certain questions are good for taking the temperature of the situation, aka 'trial closes'. Here is a question-filled article that discusses a few that help the process along and make sure you and your potential new customer are on the same page.
Two Sales Emails that Warm-Up Cold-Calling. Thanks to Kevin @ Hireology for the guest post! Check out his great blog too,Sales for Start-Ups.
What I'm Up To
I enjoyed opportunities to guest blog this past month. First for Robert Terson's Selling Fearlessly blog ("How NOT to Blow a Meeting in the First 3 Minutes") and also for SAVO Group ("Five Sales Onboarding Tips to Lower Turnover"). As I continue to pursue my writing, I'd love to hear from you on any sales challenges, questions, trends, or thoughts to discuss in a future blog post. Thanks for your ideas!
I enjoyed opportunities to guest blog this past month. First for Robert Terson's Selling Fearlessly blog ("How NOT to Blow a Meeting in the First 3 Minutes") and also for SAVO Group ("Five Sales Onboarding Tips to Lower Turnover"). As I continue to pursue my writing, I'd love to hear from you on any sales challenges, questions, trends, or thoughts to discuss in a future blog post. Thanks for your ideas!
Random Joy
The internet was abuzz recently about the development of 'solar roadways'. Pretty amazing stuff and applicable on so many levels (and surfaces). While their vision is a noble one and worth watching in this video, I'm sure they'll have plenty of naysayers blocking their futuristic path.
I appropriately found this post to be very interesting, as it shares tactics on how to be so. It made me take a personal inventory of my interesting-ness (such as...can I tell three really good stories?). It also led me to this great article on karma (& a sales lesson).
Chicagoland
A few weeks ago I enjoyed the views from the Rooftop at the Wit. It reminded me that enjoying rooftop decks is something I have slacked on from a Chicago experience perspective. If the same goes for you, here is an updated list of the best rooftops to check out. Next on my list - Drumbar!
I'm sure you could share a story or two about random things you've seen while riding the El. The Greenhouse Theatre (2257 N Lincoln) is running the third season of "El Stories", which reenacts true stories of those memorable and hilarious moments. Go check it out through Aug 30th.
A few weeks ago I enjoyed the views from the Rooftop at the Wit. It reminded me that enjoying rooftop decks is something I have slacked on from a Chicago experience perspective. If the same goes for you, here is an updated list of the best rooftops to check out. Next on my list - Drumbar!
I'm sure you could share a story or two about random things you've seen while riding the El. The Greenhouse Theatre (2257 N Lincoln) is running the third season of "El Stories", which reenacts true stories of those memorable and hilarious moments. Go check it out through Aug 30th.
Music
Here is one of the most interesting takes of the classic song "Hallelujah" I have ever heard (at minute 2:40 the performer absolutely blows my mind). For a more traditional version, I also enjoy this take by Rufus Wainwright.
St Paul & The Broken Bones - everyone I have shared this band with has loved them. Click, Listen, & Enjoy!
Bonus Musical Post (30 seconds) - I can't wait to turn Marleigh into a human beat box machine - Ha! So cool.
Here is one of the most interesting takes of the classic song "Hallelujah" I have ever heard (at minute 2:40 the performer absolutely blows my mind). For a more traditional version, I also enjoy this take by Rufus Wainwright.
St Paul & The Broken Bones - everyone I have shared this band with has loved them. Click, Listen, & Enjoy!
Bonus Musical Post (30 seconds) - I can't wait to turn Marleigh into a human beat box machine - Ha! So cool.
Quotes
The conventional view serves to protect us from the painful job of thinking. - John Kenneth Galbraith (1908-2006)
Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death. - Harold Wilson (1916 - 1995)
It is only possible to live happily ever after on a day-to-day basis. - Margaret Bonnano
In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable. - Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890 - 1969)
Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it. - Maya Angelou (1928-2014)
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.
The conventional view serves to protect us from the painful job of thinking. - John Kenneth Galbraith (1908-2006)
Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death. - Harold Wilson (1916 - 1995)
It is only possible to live happily ever after on a day-to-day basis. - Margaret Bonnano
In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable. - Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890 - 1969)
Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it. - Maya Angelou (1928-2014)
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.
