I was speaking in Cancun last week and just before my session started, one of the hotel staff members ushered in a flip chart that I had not requested. Then a familiar head popped in with a knowing smile. I really like flip charts. Sure enough, I did use it! While white boarding is […]
I was somewhat embarrassed when one my long time friends and business associates contacted me last night to comment on yesterday’s white board post. “I never use Power Point”, was his first comment…and I know he closes some very big deals. But his second comment was a correction, and he’s absolutely right! “Your competition will […]
Continuing on with the topic of white boarding – this is something someone should probably write a book on. It’s one of the most used tools in the sales process, but often misused by ill-equipped sales people. A few practical pointers: 1. Always carry our own markers. I started doing this about twelve years ago. […]
Last week I wrote several posts on Power Point. Here are some thoughts on White boarding: I love the white board. Unlike Power Point, white boards allow for collaborative thinking. I remember one of my sales managers coming back from an appointment with great excitement, recounting how he and a perspective client had been up […]
Growing up, I thought like many young boys, that being a movie star meant they actually experienced what we see in movies. In case you still think that, it’s far from true. On my recent trip to Australia, I had another opportunity to watch a motion picture in the making. If you’ve never done this, […]
