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Re: Business Networking Advice Interview

Karl Goldfield- Sales training — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:06:45 -0000

I found this series from a google search and have to say it is a fantastic resource of information. Half of these people are people I follow on twitter and for good reason. I am now looking for you.

Re: Startup Communities and Startup Failure

Karl Goldfield- Sales training — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:39:36 -0000

Some great insight. We should as communities bond together and share the good, and the not so good. It is usually from understanding of the not so good that the best emerges.

Edison and the light bulb, many know this story is the best way of looking at it.

Re: Catch Me Saturday on the Aaron Brazell Show Talking About Social Media and the Job Market

Karl Goldfield- Sales training — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:16:26 -0000

Another good show, my TV is feeling neglected these days. My show launches the first week of September. Man WebTV is great!

Re: Becoming a Trusted Advisor

Karl Goldfield- Sales training — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:19:36 -0000

Ian,

I could not agree more with your hypothesis. For the first half of the article I kept thinking, but not too fast, but not too fast, then you covered it.

I would only add this advice; when entering the relationship know your niche and deliver only on that niche. When people ask what you do is this your response?

"I am a consultant."

"Really, what kind of consultant?"

"I am a sales consultant, and I have worked with every type of company in every way. Actually, I can do marketing and operations too. Really, I am a one stop shop for business advice.

If it is, you are digging a ditch and you may not know it.

Re: Sales Tips from Angelina Jolie

Karl Goldfield- Sales training — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:18:01 -0000

Wow,

Angelina continues to surprise me with her insight into the human condition. No wonder my wife has a crush on her.

Re: Optimism vs. Accuracy – The Rainmaker’s Paradox

Karl Goldfield- Sales training — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 22:57:28 -0000

Ian,

This is fantastic! Having been on all sides of this fence, yes front, back, dancing on the edge, and buried under it, I could not agree with your thoughts more.

Rainmakers are the bane of wall street and the joy of young companies. Rainmaking is an art that is not appreciated in the corporate world and your suggestions would make for a happier environment for these superstars of the industry.