Author Archives: Sandy Barris

Bonus Secret No 101: Which Sale Is The Most Important One You Will Ever Get From A Client?

I’ll bet you’re thinking it’s your first sale with a new client. You’ll be surprised to find out that a secondtime buyer is at least twice as likely to buy from you again, when compared to a first time buyer. … Continue reading

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Secret No. 5: How Does Your Business Stand Out From The Growing, Charging, And Always Changing Herd?

Does your business have a personality? “Branding” simply means creating a personality for your business —giving it a unique look, feel, taste, touch, sound, smell, texture, color, or even typeface. Branding also means using every opportunity to give your business … Continue reading

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Secret No. 4: Do You Have Millions To Spend On Marketing?

Do You Have Millions To Spend On Marketing? I didn’t think so! Now, forget all that you may know already about marketing. What they teach in the marketing classes at colleges and at business schools does not always work well … Continue reading

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Secret No. 3: What Is The Difference Between Sales And Marketing?

What Is The Difference Between Sales And Marketing? There is an important distinction.Successful businesses know how to use both. Selling is interpersonal, one-on-one human communication. It includes telephone calls, networking, and face-to face meetings between you (or your sales staff) … Continue reading

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Secret No. 2: Do You Have A Magic Marketing Wand?

Do you have a magic marketing wand? Many business owners treat marketing as if it was something magical, and not subject to a systematic approach or extensive planning like the other parts of their business. I have studied marketing and … Continue reading

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Secret No. 1: What’s Your Business?

What type of business do you have? You may be in the manufacturing business, or own a retail store, or sell insurance, or provide personal pet care. You may have a store that sells actual “carry-out” items, or your company … Continue reading

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