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Why You Think You Are In Control When You Are Not

Beyond Philosophy

Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary—and even regular common sense—we think that if we do things in a certain way, we can influence what happens around us, particularly during sporting events. This concept is called the Illusion of Control. Key Takeaways.

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Unlocking Success: 8 Powerful Strategies to Drive Sales Through Others

Beyond Philosophy

Before we get into that, let’s remember a foundational element of success in marketing and sales tactics: before you plan and execute, think about what you want to get out of it. 6: Sponsorship Whether it’s sponsoring the local soccer team shirts or sponsoring events, you’re paying somebody else to advertise your product.

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What is Really Happening on Black Friday?

Beyond Philosophy

It’s that time of year again: Black Friday sales are next week. The idea of a day of big sales that bring out the animal in us is global. Similar events occur in the UK (the January Sales), and China (Single’s Day). What is Really Happening on Black Friday? However, what is really going on here?

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Get to Know Your Customer Day

ShepHyken

I was looking to create some buzz about connecting with customers, and I submitted the idea to Chase’s Calendar of Events. If you’re not working directly with customers, one of the best ways to learn what’s really happening on the front line is to spend a shift with a customer support agent or go out for some sales calls.

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Cold Calling Tips and Tricks

In fact, less than 2% of today’s cold calls actually result in meetings, and 63% of sales professionals say it’s what they dislike most about their jobs. However, there is also strong evidence which points to the contrary - 78% of decision-makers have taken an appointment or attended an event as a result of a cold call.

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The Show Starts When the Phone Rings

ShepHyken

Growing up throughout high school and college I performed at parties, corporate events and comedy clubs. Everything that happens leading up to the sale is part of the customer experience. Most people think service happens after the sale. Some of you may know that I’m also a musician. And, that includes customer service.

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The Power of the Last and Lasting Impression

ShepHyken

I received a response from Nayeli Burns ( @Nayelihrc ), the concierge at Encore Event Technologies, an “in-house” event production company in hotels and resorts throughout North America. Getting your customer’s feedback in a timely fashion is vital, so why not do it just as the event is coming to an end? It’s personalized.

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The Top 3 Ways to Forecast for Your Contact Center

Forecasting is no easy task. It can be difficult to schedule the right amount of agents at the right time. Download our ebook to learn how to reduce overstaffing and understaffing, lower customer wait times and improve the customer experience with proper forecasting.