“Never knock the competition!” The admonishment emerged in the early stone age, and it has enjoyed a long life, immune to skepticism and philosophical challenge. Unfortunately, this once-useful wisdom has become stultifying to salespeople, causing them keep an important arrow in the quiver, so to speak. I recommend a refresh. Our hyper-competitive times require adding […]
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Read MoreInherent business risk can be your downfall or your fuel. We help you stop the domino effect and build strength through uncertainty.
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How to Knock the Competition without Ever Having to Say You’re Sorry
- Created: Tuesday, 09 March 2021 7:51 pm
- Written by Andrew Rudin
Sales is a Profession of Words. Choose Them Wisely
- Created: Thursday, 18 February 2021 6:52 pm
- Written by Andrew Rudin
“Nothing happens until you sell somebody something.” When salespeople gathered in offices, this Zig Ziglar quote adorned the walls. A nearly identical aphorism is attributed to a salesman from Minnesota whose name is lost to history, but not his product, which according to the record, was manure. A product that does not sell itself, I’m […]
Please Hold. Your Call Is Very Unimportant to Us
- Created: Wednesday, 13 January 2021 7:27 pm
- Written by Andrew Rudin
Lying isn’t cheap. Ask former Trump lawyer Sidney Powell. Dominion Voting Machines filed a lawsuit against her for $1.3 billion – with a “b” – for defamation. “Acting in concert with allies and media outlets that were determined to promote a false preconceived narrative about the 2020 election, Powell launched a viral disinformation campaign about […]
Would an Idiot Do That? A Practical Guide for Ethical Marketing Decisions
- Created: Tuesday, 01 September 2020 5:47 pm
- Written by Andrew Rudin
In the fall of 2016, my son headed off for his first year in college. Compared to today, it was a halcyon time to leave the nest. I envisioned him frequenting bacchanalian block parties before Summer faded into Fall and his classes reduced the time available for such pursuits. Along the way, I reasoned, he’d […]