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Can You Really Build Rapport With An Ace in the Hole? →  October 1, 2009

Recently, there has been an onslaught of blog posts covering the importance of rapport, but not so many defining what it’s not. The term seems so hypnotic that anyone can use it and automatically define themselves as a person entering relationships with integrity. You and I both know this isn’t true. What does it mean to [...]

Customers + Quality Service = Brand Strength →  September 1, 2009

You may have great products and great employees, but if your customer service leaves people less than thrilled to be doing business with you, ultimately your brand will suffer. Consumers have to trust your company to be loyal, but first, they have to feel appreciated and valued. Without this, they’ll be willing to switch to [...]

Where to Draw the Line in Business Relationships →  August 25, 2009

As someone who places great emphasis on developing quality, long-term relationships with my clients and network contacts, I recently have faced the hard-nosed question of where to draw the line. These past few months, the majority of my clients have failed to pay me, bounced checks, made promises, and seemingly ignored invoices, yet all with [...]