Comments on: The Blog of the Year for 2009 http://goldencompass.com/blog/the-blog-of-the-year-for-2009/ Hidden Internet Tips For Sales And Business Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:41:48 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Michael Benidt http://goldencompass.com/blog/the-blog-of-the-year-for-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-14438 Michael Benidt Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:27:20 +0000 http://goldencompass.com/blog/the-blog-of-the-year-for-2009/#comment-14438 Hi Mike and Robert, Mike, you make such a good point. I got chainsawed on Christmas Eve - got a LinkedIn invitation to attend a seminar filled with "simple steps" and one that will "dramatically reduce" and all that sales blather - on Christmas Eve! Ugh. I forgot to look to see if it was signed "Freddy" or "Jason." And, Robert, yup, gotta' grudgingly agree. Only because we are the type who are curious, helpful, network aware - but often forget to, or just don't, ask for the sale. That's why you have a selling blog and Charles has a selling blog - and they both remind folks like me how I don't do enough of any of the good and wise sales stuff. This year - gonna' do better! Hi Mike and Robert,

Mike, you make such a good point. I got chainsawed on Christmas Eve – got a LinkedIn invitation to attend a seminar filled with “simple steps” and one that will “dramatically reduce” and all that sales blather – on Christmas Eve! Ugh. I forgot to look to see if it was signed “Freddy” or “Jason.”

And, Robert, yup, gotta’ grudgingly agree. Only because we are the type who are curious, helpful, network aware – but often forget to, or just don’t, ask for the sale. That’s why you have a selling blog and Charles has a selling blog – and they both remind folks like me how I don’t do enough of any of the good and wise sales stuff. This year – gonna’ do better!

]]> By: Robert Graham http://goldencompass.com/blog/the-blog-of-the-year-for-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-14437 Robert Graham Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:12:14 +0000 http://goldencompass.com/blog/the-blog-of-the-year-for-2009/#comment-14437 Michael, Thanks for suggesting the Trust Matters blog. I like both the insights Charles brings as well as the depth and variety of the content. His post on curiosity in selling makes a great point for being genuinely interested in your client. However, I have to challenge the statement that, "Done right, sales are a natural byproduct of being curious." While I agree that looking out for the the interests and success of your clients is critical, I know far too many salespeople who err on too much curiosity and too little selling. They know everything possible about their client, industry and their childrens' birthdays but fail to move the sales process along. My suggestion is a heavy dose of curiosity combined with an equal dose of staying in contact, providing value and asking for the business (where appropriate). Michael,

Thanks for suggesting the Trust Matters blog. I like both the insights Charles brings as well as the depth and variety of the content.

His post on curiosity in selling makes a great point for being genuinely interested in your client. However, I have to challenge the statement that, “Done right, sales are a natural byproduct of being curious.”

While I agree that looking out for the the interests and success of your clients is critical, I know far too many salespeople who err on too much curiosity and too little selling. They know everything possible about their client, industry and their childrens’ birthdays but fail to move the sales process along.

My suggestion is a heavy dose of curiosity combined with an equal dose of staying in contact, providing value and asking for the business (where appropriate).

]]> By: Mike Faber http://goldencompass.com/blog/the-blog-of-the-year-for-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-14433 Mike Faber Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:41:50 +0000 http://goldencompass.com/blog/the-blog-of-the-year-for-2009/#comment-14433 Amen to the thoughts about LinkedIn! Like a chainsaw, LinkedIn is a wonderful and useful tool when it's used appropriately. When not used appropriately, they can both spew out a lot of useless chaff. Charles thanks for making the world (and the Internet) a better place! Amen to the thoughts about LinkedIn! Like a chainsaw, LinkedIn is a wonderful and useful tool when it’s used appropriately. When not used appropriately, they can both spew out a lot of useless chaff. Charles thanks for making the world (and the Internet) a better place!

]]> By: Michael Benidt http://goldencompass.com/blog/the-blog-of-the-year-for-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-14377 Michael Benidt Sat, 03 Jan 2009 12:57:14 +0000 http://goldencompass.com/blog/the-blog-of-the-year-for-2009/#comment-14377 Hello Charles, Corky, Wendy, Mary and Scott, What a diverse group! Corky Kyle works in government and says that he's "the guy you hire to protect you from the people you elected." Wendy Peters describes herself as a newbie to blogging, but is already thinking deep thoughts on that blog (which we find rare). Mary Flaherty is in charge of content development for RainToday. They have such incredible content that Charles recommends them without any strings attached (like affiliate fees). And Scott McIntosh has an innovative strategy for singers, songwriters and musicians - allowing them to get the word out without being tied to the apron strings of the big music labels. Good writing and challenging thought attracts all kinds of people, and yet Charles is "honored and humbled" to be featured. Which is, of course, why he deserves to be featured. Thanks all, Hello Charles, Corky, Wendy, Mary and Scott,

What a diverse group! Corky Kyle works in government and says that he’s “the guy you hire to protect you from the people you elected.” Wendy Peters describes herself as a newbie to blogging, but is already thinking deep thoughts on that blog (which we find rare). Mary Flaherty is in charge of content development for RainToday. They have such incredible content that Charles recommends them without any strings attached (like affiliate fees). And Scott McIntosh has an innovative strategy for singers, songwriters and musicians – allowing them to get the word out without being tied to the apron strings of the big music labels.

Good writing and challenging thought attracts all kinds of people, and yet Charles is “honored and humbled” to be featured. Which is, of course, why he deserves to be featured.

Thanks all,

]]> By: Scott McIntosh http://goldencompass.com/blog/the-blog-of-the-year-for-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-14373 Scott McIntosh Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:30:54 +0000 http://goldencompass.com/blog/the-blog-of-the-year-for-2009/#comment-14373 I liked The Secret because it reminds you to monitor what you're thinking about and stay positive. Its hard honest work on top of that though which provides results and goal attainment, not just wishing. I look forward to reading Charles Green in the coming months, thanks for the recommendation! I liked The Secret because it reminds you to monitor what you’re thinking about and stay positive. Its hard honest work on top of that though which provides results and goal attainment, not just wishing.

I look forward to reading Charles Green in the coming months, thanks for the recommendation!

]]> By: Mary Flaherty http://goldencompass.com/blog/the-blog-of-the-year-for-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-14372 Mary Flaherty Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:41:39 +0000 http://goldencompass.com/blog/the-blog-of-the-year-for-2009/#comment-14372 Great choice! Charles Green's posts are thoughtful and inspiring. I especially like his *annual* New Year's post: http://trustedadvisor.com/trustmatters/470/A-Better-New-Years-Resolution. (Disclosure: Charles Green is also a contributing editor on our website http://www.RainToday.com.) Great choice! Charles Green’s posts are thoughtful and inspiring.

I especially like his *annual* New Year’s post: http://trustedadvisor.com/trustmatters/470/A-Better-New-Years-Resolution.

(Disclosure: Charles Green is also a contributing editor on our website http://www.RainToday.com.)

]]> By: Wendy Peters http://goldencompass.com/blog/the-blog-of-the-year-for-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-14366 Wendy Peters Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:44:56 +0000 http://goldencompass.com/blog/the-blog-of-the-year-for-2009/#comment-14366 Thanks for the suggestion. We could all do with some fresh Web 2.0 Air. We can all dream big, but I think where we fall down is on the execution. I look forward to reading the Trust Matters blog. Thanks for the suggestion. We could all do with some fresh Web 2.0 Air. We can all dream big, but I think where we fall down is on the execution. I look forward to reading the Trust Matters blog.

]]> By: Corky Kyle, http://goldencompass.com/blog/the-blog-of-the-year-for-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-14363 Corky Kyle, Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:29:56 +0000 http://goldencompass.com/blog/the-blog-of-the-year-for-2009/#comment-14363 I will make it a point to go to the "trust matters" blog. I like the style of Charles Green. The only thing everyone can be sure of is "change" and "change" equals opportunity for all of us. I will make it a point to go to the “trust matters” blog. I like the style of Charles Green. The only thing everyone can be sure of is “change” and “change” equals opportunity for all of us.

]]> By: Charles H. Green http://goldencompass.com/blog/the-blog-of-the-year-for-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-14362 Charles H. Green Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:59:45 +0000 http://goldencompass.com/blog/the-blog-of-the-year-for-2009/#comment-14362 Michael, I am honored and humbled. Thanks for saying all those wonderful things, and especially thanks for saying the particular things you said. Like you, I believe in great content written with style and passion. Many thanks. Sincerely, Charlie Green Michael,

I am honored and humbled. Thanks for saying all those wonderful things, and especially thanks for saying the particular things you said. Like you, I believe in great content written with style and passion. Many thanks.

Sincerely,
Charlie Green

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