Back to Sales
When the smell of pumpkin spice and freshly sharpened pencils fills the air – you know what that means. 1. A break from the summer heat and 2. It’s back …
First a person, then a prospect
Fans of the show The Office know that Michael Scott might have been unconventional, but he was a great salesperson. His Rolodex was color-coded with facts about his clients – …
Proper Care & Feeding of a Salesperson
Salespeople are the foundation of any business. Without them, there is nothing to do. Literally. Without sales, there is no need for marketing, operations, IT, or HR departments. Basically, nobody …
Creative Collaboration is the New Whiteboard
Recently, our team ran into a snag. We were trying to come up with new icons for one of Orange Leaf Academy’s newest courses (launching soon!). Okay, we get that …
You’re never starting from scratch
This month, we’re celebrating our founder’s birthday, and she loves a good cupcake. Have you ever tried baking cupcakes from scratch? Seems kind of daunting. But you’ve likely used boxed …
Cultivating growth
Known for its friendly customer service, specialty products, and affordable prices, this California-based grocery chain has a cult-like following. Can you picture their Hawaiian shirts? Yeah, we’re talking about Trader …
Diversity Makes Stronger Teams
It’s International Women’s Month! Let’s celebrate the strong women we know, work with and work for. More than just gender, it’s about bringing diverse thoughts, styles, opinions, and skills to …
Tough Love
While February is the shortest month, it’s also the sweetest! Say what you will about Valentine’s Day, but we’ll take all the roses, candy, and extra love. But we have …
When the market is down, turn your leadership skills up
It’s no secret that this market has been tough, but you are tougher. This New Year beckons a season of change—even if the market doesn’t, you sure can. Your outlook, …
From Hors D’oeuvres to Opportunities
It’s party time!! It’s that time of year when it feels like there is a holiday party every day and twice somedays. But this is no time just to pop …