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You’re already working hard, but there’s too much to do, never enough time, and sometimes you’re not even sure where to begin when it comes to getting in front of the right prospects. You want to sell smarter to today’s buyers, who value empathy, relevance, and intimacy over sales pitches, sales hype, and sales nonsense.

In recent years, professional services providers have had to rethink their sales methods and adapt to profound changes in the way clients buy services. In response, Winning the Professional Services Sale argues for fundamental changes in the seller's mindset and sales strategies. Rather than pressing the sale, salespeople must help clients buy - the way that works best for each client. This new approach gives buyers what they now want in a services seller: a consultative problem solver, change agent, and solution integrator, all rolled into one. 

The safety profession has been stagnant for far too long. Safety folks are abused and misused; they’re often underpaid and overworked; they are undervalued and not appreciated; they find themselves being blamed and shamed when accidents occur; they are torn between the front line and management, they have been forced to knowingly promote flawed, ineffective and disproven safety management systems - to preach from a bible in which they do not believe, and its time for all of that to change.

Is the growth of your consulting agency driven by your time and energy as the CEO? If yes, then it’s easy to get trapped in the success of the monster you’ve created. The Hands-Off CEO is the proven scaling system to get you out of the day-to-day and the business growing without you!

Imagine wanting so much from life but being unable to move forward due to fear: fear of failure, fear of judgment, fear of being seen. In this book, you will learn lessons I wish I had known years earlier. Through takeaways at the end of each section, I will guide you on how to act through fear to create the life you desire. From bankruptcy to becoming a Million Dollar Business Owner, this book is for those who DREAM BIG and are ready to act through fear to shape their future. I recommend grabbing your favorite pen and preparing to jot down takeaways.

Are you eager to start a blog and online business but are feeling lost? No matter what type of blog you are starting, there are some core components you need to focus on if you want to make money with your blog. The Blog Startup introduces you to these nonnegotiable core components in the form of bite-sized strategies and pro tips so you won't find yourself a year later wondering what went wrong.

There is an art to advanced consulting as well as a science; who you are is as important as what you do. Bill Pasmore draws on his four decades of experience as a consultant and teacher of consultants to show listeners how to see possibilities that are not evident, conduct analyses that support the value of more comprehensive work, build relationships that engender deeper trust, adapt to changing circumstances, and empower members of their team to take independent actions while maintaining overall control of an engagement.

With the first edition of Breaking Bad News, Jeff Hahn created an essential guide for surviving the first crucial hours of a reputation crisis. He synthesized thirty years of crisis communication experience into one model, helping brands navigate uncharted territory with tools proven to work whenever unexpected situations, malicious events, or head-scratching screw-ups threaten a reputation.

Brought to you by Penguin. You want to go freelance. You want to make your career work for you, on your terms and determined by your own definition of success. You want autonomy, flexibility and variety. But where do you start? In The Freelance Bible, award-winning entrepreneur and freelancer...

How do rainmakers consistently and continuously sell their ideas and grow their client base? They succeed by adopting the mindset, mastering the strategies, and employing the tactics at the heart of rainmaking. In Selling Your Expertise, veteran communications, sales, and leadership consultant Robert Chen provides a practical guide to selling knowledge-based services in a market that demands credibility and subject-matter authority. Whether you're a national practice partner or an independent attorney just starting out, this book equips you with the knowledge you need.

Before you listen to the book, have an open mind - do not doubt yourself in advance. Remember, the very first thing you need in this field is confidence, then you need some expertise on the subject. But confidence is what can make or break you. Looking back at my own life, I never thought I could be a marketing consultant; I don't have the education nor do I have the skills for it. But he taught me it is not the education that makes you a great consultant.

Embark on an adventure with Christin as she guides you through the challenges and rewards of transforming the way you think about money! Discover the lessons she learned from Grandma Clare, a wise woman with 100 years of experience who turned her children and grandchildren into millionaires. Forget the dry and boring accounting talk - instead, you'll learn simple, practical ways to shift your mindset and, in turn, change your life. By the end, you'll walk away with a tangible plan to create an account that supports both your family and unforgettable adventures that will be talked about for ...

In the newly revised second edition of the Flawless Consulting Fieldbook, bestselling author and consultant Peter Block delivers an invaluable companion to the fourth edition of his popular Flawless Consulting: A Guide to Understanding Your Expertise. In the book, you'll find an expansive toolkit you can draw on for information and guidance in the midst of your next consulting engagement.

Mark Williams provides a truly informed and unique perspective based on his 30 years in corporate site selection and state level economic development. The book not only highlights the best site selection and economic development practices but also describes the high cost of mistakes, particularly when the wrong choice is made for corporate facility locations. A particular focus is the future of site selection moving out of the COVID-19 pandemic.

I can tell you that there are a plethora of strategy books out there. However, you’ll find many of them arcane, academic, and even confusing. Most were written a long time ago and use out-of-date examples from well before the tech age. Many are no longer relevant. For the past five years, I’ve been obsessed by the idea of creating a strategy operating system, and I’ve spent the past 12 months figuring out how to design one.

Stand aside, we’re coming through! That’s the cry of a new generation of technology vendors. They have a new approach to enabling success for their customers. And they’re thriving as a result. These vendors all have subscription pricing at the heart of their business. Each has learned that if customers don’t feel they’ve had success, recurring revenue doesn’t grow, and may even decline. What makes them different? They have absolute clarity about what the customer considers success to be. And they’ve built their business around enabling that success.

Life insurance sales refer to the process of selling life insurance policies to individuals or groups. Life insurance is a crucial financial instrument which gives beneficiaries financial stability in the case of the policyholder’s passing. It offers peace of mind to policyholders and their loved ones by providing financial support during difficult times. As a result, life insurance is an important aspect of personal finance, and life insurance sales are critical to the insurance industry. Understanding Life Insurance Before diving into life insurance sales, it is important to understand ...

When you speak, you leave a unique voiceprint. It can command a room. Comfort a loved one. Invite opportunity. Create success. A powerful voiceprint isn’t reserved for professional speakers, it’s available to everyone. It’s available to you. Voice coach, Sally Prosser, takes you on a literary adventure that cleverly weaves raw stories with life-changing advice, helping you reclaim your vocal magic.

In this transformative book, Don Hershberger and his team offer insight on designing a retirement that goes beyond saving enough money. Through his signature Designed by Inspiration® process, you will discover how to align your wealth with your life’s aspirations, leading to purpose and fulfillment in retirement. This three-part process starts by uncovering what truly matters to you, then guides you through designing a comprehensive plan that supports your inspirations, ultimately helping you live the retirement you’ve long envisioned.

In 12 Disciplines of Leadership Excellence, bestselling author and motivational expert Brian Tracy teams up with global learning expert Dr. Peter Chee to reveal simple, straightforward principles any business leader can use to make lasting positive changes in his or her organization.