The First Sale – It's All About You!

In your customer’s eyes, the way you present yourself has a direct impact on how they perceive the quality of your product or service. If you do not present a quality image, and conduct yourself in a confident and professional manner, your customers may look to...

Your Virtual and Living Brand

In the age of Linkedin, Facebook, YouTube, blogging, etc. almost everyone has a brand in cyberspace. We also have a living brand which is shaped based on our interactions with others.  Whether you know it or not, your colleagues, your clients and your boss all have a...

Elevator Pitch

There are six building blocks that create your value proposition and define your positioning statement. Answer each question thoughtfully to define your unique offering: Target customers. Whom do you serve? What makes for an ideal customer regarding industry,...

Personal Branding: “You as the Product” ©

As a former recruiter and someone who has been involved in coaching and training people for over 25 years, I have consistently stressed the importance of creating a personal brand. When coaching candidates for interviews, conducting business development workshops, or...