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Three Steps To Change Anything

Three Steps To Change Anything

To succeed in today’s ever-changing world, there is no such thing as status quo. We live in a consumer savvy, knowledge-based, microwave society. Today’s consumers can push a button and have information at their fingertips, and business in general is conducted at the speed of thought.

If we want an edge in today’s marketplace, we must embrace change. You may be asking, “Why should I change? My life is great.” Remember, the old adage, “If you keep doing what you’ve always done, you’re going to get what you’ve always got.” Well, that’s just not true anymore. If you keep doing exactly what you have been doing in the past, you may not even be in business a year or two from now.

The individuals who embrace change with a constant improvement attitude have an advantage over their competition and a real edge in life. The following are the three steps necessary to making any change in your life:
Step 1 – Realization

If you are totally satisfied with where you are, then change will never happen. All change comes from realizing that change needs to be made. This means you need to get disturbed deep down inside about where you are. To change, you gotta get sick and tired of the situation you are in.

You must also think about the alternative to not changing. Ask yourself; “What is the worst thing that could happen in my life if I don’t change?” Will you get left behind, will you lose a competitive advantage or will you be able to maintain your current lifestyle?

“Change the way you view the world and your world will change.”
Step 2 – Preparation

The difference between amateurs and those who perform at the highest level is the amount of preparation they put forth concerning any area of their life. The top achievers in sales, business and life are willing to practice the basics until they master them. They know the game, they understand the products, they know their services and they know their competition.

“Preparation is the foundation for any level of achievement.”
Step 3 – Application

The best practice is “game time,” and in sales, “game time” is when you are in front of customers. The only way you can achieve long-term and measurable results is by applying the techniques you learn into your daily routine. You’ve got to use it or lose it.

When you apply the skills you learn they become a real part of you. Application gives you the incredible power to be, do or have anything you want in your life. You can grow in the direction you want to grow and your life will take on a new purpose and meaning. You will start to experience results with a speed and precision you never dreamed possible. And your life will change.





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Are your sales where you want them to be? Will you be one of the few who achieves sales or business success or one of the many who have failed to change? Are you tired of being told you are like everyone else? Then you may find my first book on sales of interest. Be the Red Jacket in the Sea of Gray Suits, The Keys to Unlocking Sales available at Amazon or at http://www.processspecialist.com/red-jacket.htm. This book is a reflection of my no-nonsense approach to improving sales to overall business results. If you are truly committed to making sustainable changes, then I can help you secure a positive return on your investment because I focus on executable solutions not telling you the problems you already know you have. From training to corporate (group) coaching to executive one on one coaching, my approach is to assess, create awareness, build a goal driven action plan and then execute. The bottom line question is "Not do you or your employees know it, but do you or they want to do it?" Please call for a free strategy session at 219.759.5601. - Visit Leanne Hoagland-Smith's Website

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Anne Barr has over 26 years experience in sales and marketing, six years as a franchisee. She has assisted over 367 business owners and purchasers to achieve their goals in career change, transition and exit strategy. She holds the designation of Certified Franchise Executive from the International Franchise Association, Certified Business Intermediary from the International Business Brokers Association and Board Certified Broker from the Texas Association of Business Brokers. Anne is active in professional organizations, networking groups and volunteers for non-profit entities. As owner/operator of four successful businesses, Anne has proven people skills and enjoys helping clients find the right "fit" in business ownership. Visit www.FranchiseOpportunitySpecialist.com for more information about me and my company. - Visit Anne Barr's Website


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(Visit Billy's Website) Internationally recognized business leader, author, and inspirational speaker Billy Cox energizes people to dream big, take action, and achieve results. His message comes from the authenticity and credibility of his own inspiring, all-American success story. Billy Cox now teaches the essentials that led to his own success – he has lived what he speaks. Billy pairs his powerful message with a high-energy, passionate, and down-to-earth style. People worldwide who hear him speak or use his books and audios are inspired to "raise their bar", take control of their futures, and achieve new levels of performance and results. A "no limits" person who knows how to win, Billy is a master salesman, a compelling motivator, an energetic leader, and is recognized by his peers as a leading authority on the undeniable power of human potential. Billy Cox teaches techniques proven over two decades of experience in sales, management, and leadership, and consulting. He has truly lived the American dream. Starting at age 17 as a part-time salesperson in a direct sales company, he worked his way to the top of every sales and management level available. By age 30, he had earned his first million dollars. Two years later, he became president of an international sales and marketing company taking on leadership of a nationwide team with over 500 sales associates. It was an enormous challenge, as sales were in a slump, down almost 50 percent. In less than three years, he and his team had turned the company around, increasing sales to record-breaking levels. Author of The Dream Book, You Gotta Get in the Game, and The All-Star Sales Book, Billy is dedicated to sharing the powerful and proven concepts and techniques that led to his success. Billy travels worldwide, helping individuals achieve their dreams and teaching organizations to reach peak performance. Whether it is a business executive group of 40 or a roaring convention of 4,000, Billy Cox motivates any group, blending facts, inspiration, humor, and conviction with audience participation. Customizing his talks for each group, he gains immediate rapport and leaves audiences energized and confident they can put their learning into immediate action. A partial list of Billy Cox’s clients include a huge range of global, national and regional leaders, including FedEx Services, Delta Dental, Century 21, Hertz, Hyatt, Konica Minolta, Nike Inc., Tyson Foods, North Texas State University, Allstate Insurance, Bertram Yachts, Manheim, Country Maid, Wilson, and Xerox Corporation. Billy considers his personal accomplishments just as important as his professional achievements. He regularly donates his time and talents to youth sports, community service work, and various charities. Billy and his wife, Susan, and their four children make their home in the suburbs of Dallas, Texas.

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