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    Coaching Method Tutorial: Chain Training

    Tue,May 22,2012 @ 05:00 PM | Posted by: Codie Lynn Thompson

    Coaching Method Tutorial: Chain Training

    Here is another easy and inexpensive training reinforcement method that we use for our clients. Remember there are many reasons training reinforcement programs are important, including increased returns on investment, increased retention of knowledge, increased sales from better-trained teams, etc. 

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    How to Create a Social Media Strategy

    Tue,May 22,2012 @ 11:56 AM | Posted by: Codie Lynn Thompson

    How to Create a Social Media Strategy

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    Finding A Coaching Balance

    Fri,May 18,2012 @ 06:30 PM | Posted by: Codie Lynn Thompson

    Finding A Coaching Balance

    Being a great coach really means using whatever means necessary to provide an avenue for employee to perform better. As a leader and coach, it is vital to find balance between the two roles...be directive but add coaching.

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    A Coaching Quick Reference Guide

    Fri,May 18,2012 @ 02:20 PM | Posted by: Codie Lynn Thompson

    A Coaching Quick Reference Guide

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    Policy versus True Performance

    Thu,May 17,2012 @ 02:00 PM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

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    Increase Sales in 3 Easy Steps

    Thu,May 17,2012 @ 09:00 AM | Posted by: Codie Lynn Thompson

    Increase Sales in 3 Easy Steps

    When it comes to making sales, you need more than luck. While it doesn’t hurt to have it, you need to have product knowledge and the ability to sell. Salespeople need to have great communication skills and be memorable. There are three techniques that a great salesperson uses to get in front of customers and make sales.

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    Coaching Guidelines for Setting Goals

    Tue,May 15,2012 @ 05:30 PM | Posted by: Codie Lynn Thompson

    Coaching Guidelines for Setting Goals

    Setting goals is an important part of coaching employees. It is vital that goals be within reach while still demanding concentration and effort from the employee. If a goal is too easily attainted, chances are that it did not generate any value, ie) knowledge gain or skill improvement. Conversely, if goals are unattainable employees may begin to feel defeated..

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    How to Coach Relationship Building

    Tue,May 15,2012 @ 09:40 AM | Posted by: Codie Lynn Thompson

     How to Coach Relationship Building 

    When coaching to build customer relationships, whether it be sales reps or customer service reps, there are a few key coaching questions you can work into a coaching session to boost an employee’s level of awareness and ultimately change behavior to consciously work to build relationship with customers.

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    How to Influence Customers to Purchase

    Mon,May 14,2012 @ 10:48 AM | Posted by: Codie Lynn Thompson

    How to Influence Customers to Purchase

    Marketing, advertising, public relations. These are tools that we use to make sure that consumers are aware of our product and service. We can spend thousands of dollars (and most companies spend more) just to make sure that consumers know about us, but here’s the catch: it takes more than brand awareness to influence a customer’s decision. The ultimate..

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    5 Sales Coaching Blunders

    Fri,May 11,2012 @ 10:00 AM | Posted by: Codie Lynn Thompson

    5 Sales Coaching Blunders

    You have probably seen your fair share of articles or blog posts telling you exactly how that person did their coaching and how well it worked for them.  Well, I have decided to take a different approach.  I wanted to get the word out on the top 5 coaching no-no'sthat everyone should follow.   

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