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The fake intersection
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There's no intersection between personal and professional lives. It's just one life. Within it, you have sides that are personal and professional. They work and influence each other. Work life is part of what makes life. Personal life is what makes life. Look for the harmony of them. It's like a chord: a set of notes sounding at the same time. Sure, you could play note by note. Or something richer in chords. :) |
Rod Aparicio
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Pre-S: Back on the horse (pt. 2). After some time off publishing and emailing (the writing —fortunately— didn't stop), we're back on the horse. Tricks are used to deceive people, with a purpose of entertainment (magicians), or for a personal advantage (selfish). How a lot of people see selling, pricing and closing deals is through a lens of tricks [mostly well-intended, though]. "I used all the tricks I know and couldn't close the deal. (aka. They didn't bite)" Think of helping, instead of...
Many people in sales think that's charm what gets them to keep accounts and/or close deals. It's not. In the vast majority of cases what gets (mis)labeled with charm is: over promising, underpricing or conceding to any price pressure or to give away discounts as a default And that's not charm. It's a lack or underdeveloped skills in sales —but most importantly, in knowing how to articulate the value they help create. What are the ways you train and develop your skills? Because "charm" will...
Is it bad to keep the same price for 10 years? Or is it good to keep the same price for 10 years? Same. No incremental raises, no inflation, no higher-costs compensation, nothing additional.