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Building a Relationship? Give Options for BOTH Coffee and Lunch

Carol, one of my clients, called today. She asked about how to invite a business acquaintance to lunch. Before answering, I asked a few questions to probe a little bit…

Ira KoretskyAugust 27, 2018

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Check, Check, Re-Check Before You Press Send

The adage, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression,” is true every moment. It is especially relevant when you are sending out email to visit your…

Dave MichaelsAugust 22, 2018

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How to Ask for a Job Reference, No Matter Your Age or Position

I received the following reference request from a student. I teach public speaking, communication, and storytelling as an adjunct at the University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business.…

Ira KoretskyAugust 8, 2018

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Why “What do you do?” is So Important

With one of our newer clients, I was talking about the importance of a compelling and inspiring elevator speech or elevator pitch. Brian is the SVP of sales and his…

Ira KoretskyJuly 17, 2018

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Avoid the Word “Anxious”

Anxious is a word all too often misused. You’ll hear people, whether in the workplace or socializing, saying, “I’m anxious to meet Julie.” Or “I’m anxious to tell you about…

Ira KoretskyJuly 16, 2018

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What Happened to the Good Old Days of Excellent Customer Service? And the Power of a Referral?

"Tom, Would You Like to Help this Gentleman?" with gentleman referring to me. Can you believe, "Not Really," was his response. The story below... PART 1: BRAND NEW CAR My…

Ira KoretskyJuly 11, 2018

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Give Them a Winning Lottery Ticket – Story of Customer Service

Just the other day I went to Bagels n' Grinds for a breakfast meeting to catch up with one of my clients. After ordering my bagel and egg sandwich, the…

Ira KoretskyJuly 2, 2018

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Good Spelling Leads to Good Selling – Building Relationships One Letter at a Time

When I was an undergraduate marketing student at Fairfield University, my English professor would remind us of this simple admonition: "Can't spell, can't sell." I didn't appreciate the power of…

Duane BaileyJune 25, 2018

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Event, Path to Entrepreneurship with the University of Maryland Alumni – EnTERPreneurs in the City

“EnTERPreneurs in the City” is a premier event series hosted by the University of Maryland Alumni Association that showcases, connects, and engages entrepreneurial Terps throughout the country. Join us for…

Ira KoretskyJune 13, 2018

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5 Tips to Inspire Your Team Members

How well do you inspire others? Do the people on your team consistently exceed your expectations? Or do you wish there was a way you could simply get them to…

Duane BaileyJune 4, 2018

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Building a Relationship? Give Options for BOTH Coffee and Lunch

Check, Check, Re-Check Before You Press Send

How to Ask for a Job Reference, No Matter Your Age or Position

Why “What do you do?” is So Important

Avoid the Word “Anxious”

What Happened to the Good Old Days of Excellent Customer Service? And the Power of a Referral?

Give Them a Winning Lottery Ticket – Story of Customer Service

Good Spelling Leads to Good Selling – Building Relationships One Letter at a Time

Event, Path to Entrepreneurship with the University of Maryland Alumni – EnTERPreneurs in the City

5 Tips to Inspire Your Team Members

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