June 2008
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Why Business Meetings Will Survive
by Ross Shafer

Are meetings a luxury destined to become extinct with the natural evolution of ever-escalating travel costs? Will corporations cancel their annual off-site meetings in lieu of an economical Net Meeting? Seriously, how can an association ask their attendees to spend their own money to trek to Orlando, Nashville, or San Diego when those funds were earmarked for the family vacation or worse….food?!

Why Will Meetings Survive?  Even though the cost of holding meetings and attracting attendees is rising, everyone agrees it is money wisely invested. If you eavesdropped on my pre-meeting client conference calls, you would hear rationale like this...

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Ross Shafer shares his views on the importance of business meetings and getting the best return on investment from them
6.08– Desi Williamson interviewed by Selling Power magazine about how to “program yourself for sales success”
6.08– Jim Cathcart accepts appointment of Senior Advisor and Spokesperson for SynergyStreet.com, a new social networking site for business owners and entrepreneurs   
6.08– Tony Alessandra’s article “Using Behavioral Differences to Build Teams That Work” featured in SUCCESS magazine   
6.08– Keith Harrell’s book Attitude is Everything earns a rave review in Anderson Independent-Mail News    
6.08– Scott Klososky discusses “The Next Generation of the Internet – Part One” on his blog Technology Story
6.08– Howard Putnam quoted in Reno Gazette-Journal article “Reno airport braces for more cuts”  
6.08– Cam Marston’s article “Selling Across the Generations” featured in Software Sales Journal 
6.08– Jim Cathcart speaking at Tom Hopkins “Boot Camp Sales Mastery 2008” Aug. 22nd in Scottsdale
6.08– Nido Qubein is President of High Point University, which was featured in a New York Times article about “commencement speakers” 

Peter Vidmar 

“On a scale of 1 - 10, Peter's presentation was a 15!! His message is powerful, timeless, and behavior changing! His performance was a demonstration of the true 'virtuosity' he describes needed for Gold Medal performance! Our people walked away not only highly motivated, but more importantly, committed to change! He was able to connect with my extended leadership team in a way that riveted their attention for his entire presentation. My team is still talking about the impact Peter had on them as individuals, and also on how they can use his message to further motivate their teams, which was one of the major objectives of our meeting. They were amazed that he is still in ‘Gold Medal’ physical shape to be able to perform the Olympic skills he demonstrates during his presentation. I also appreciated Peter's willingness to take questions from the group, to personally autograph a copy of his book for everyone, and to have his photo taken with anyone who asked. His warmth and genuine connection with everyone made a lasting impression on all in attendance.”
~ Johnson & Johnson 

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Top producing sales professionals know they have to program their minds for success.  Despite growing up surrounded by poverty, drugs, and violence, Desi Williamson overcame many obstacles to become a thriving real estate investor, franchise owner, businessman, speaker, trainer and author.  Listen to his interview with Selling Power magazine.  What is the most common hurdle salespeople must triumph over for a long flourishing career?  How can having a short memory actually help you? Listen to this podcast to find out.    Ross Shafer’s “Customer Empathy” eBook shares inspiring stories of internal and external customer service from the heart.  Use it to help clarify your mission, as a discussion point for your next sales meeting, or to generate ideas for your own company.  This small but powerful eBook will help teach you and your team the important difference between “customer service” and “customer empathy.”  Nido Qubein’s “Keys to Success Kit” This package is an overview of key success principles for business and life. The resources are the result of Nido’s real-world business experience as a franchise chairman, entrepreneur, and university president, making them invaluable learning tools.  The Keys to Success Kit” includes his books Stairway to Success, How To Get Anything You Want, and his 6 CD program How To Succeed In Business and In Life. Click here to learn more and place your order.   
 

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