http://www.diva-sales-tips.com Selling Doesn't Have to HURT Any Longer! Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:00:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Before I launched The Sales Divas I was in sales and management for 2 of Canada's largest national television networks. (For 15 years and I had massive success!) And ohhhhh boyyyy - I had some amazing customers!  (In fact, some of them were GIGANTIC) In my first few ... http://www.diva-sales-tips.com/2010/03/10/my-biggest-sales-mistake/ I love Smarties. (I can even sing you the entire Smarties commercial from my childhood!) When I was a kid – my mom didn't buy my sister and me 2 boxes of Smarties. Oh no. She'd buy ONE BOX and say... "Share it." (I think it was her sneaky way to improve ... http://www.diva-sales-tips.com/2010/03/03/best-negotiating-phrase/ I was recently reading a magazine on a plane (I'm always flying to speak at conferences) and ran across an ad for jeans that "banish your muffin-top". I laughed out loud (OK - I think I actually SNORTED) and the guy beside me looked at me with a ... http://www.diva-sales-tips.com/2010/02/24/muffin-top-sales/ When I was a kid growing up, my mom worked most Saturdays at a local bank. She'd call the house around 9 am (that's as LATE as we were allowed to sleep in) and she'd say... "Your "Cinderellies List" is waiting for you and your sister. Make sure to have ... http://www.diva-sales-tips.com/2010/02/17/mom-can-teach-you-pricing/ Pamela Goyette writes in with a question about trade shows and attracting potential clients: Good Day Bossy Diva Must say I am a HUGE fan of your weekly emails. I actually just started over a month ago a new business venture. So far with much ... http://www.diva-sales-tips.com/2010/02/17/dazzle-this-diva-feb-17th/ Join me, in person, on March 9th, to learn how you can jump start the new season! I'll be speaking at Gratitude Stationers 'Glamour & Great Things',  in Edmonton.  It will be an evening of extraordinary sales training that will transform your entire business. Get ready to be inspired and left ... http://www.diva-sales-tips.com/2010/02/10/glamour-great-things/ My 15 year old sassy niece and I are headed to New York in a few months.  We're both so excited! (She is especially pumped about the clothes shopping!) Part of the deal was that she also had to save up some money for the ... http://www.diva-sales-tips.com/2010/02/10/do-you-need-quick-cash/ Recently I was visiting some fabulous friends who have 2 young boys. Boys who happen to love the cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants. I have to tell you – I can't stand SpongeBob SquarePants. (Too much yelling) However, the power of TV being what it is...as I was visiting with my friend, ... http://www.diva-sales-tips.com/2010/02/03/smelly-sales-tip/ This week's question comes from Sylvia of  www.scrapbookingoasis.com, a Canadian Online Scrapbooking & Stamping store. What are your thoughts on social networking advertising (Facebook etc)? and what are the best ways to take advantage of these types of sites? Thanks Sylvia ScrapbookingOasis.com - www.scrapbookingoasis.com Independent Rep for Lovable Labels - sylvia.lovablelabels.ca Share your ... http://www.diva-sales-tips.com/2010/02/03/dazzle-this-diva-feb-3/ When you're a Canadian you have to learn how to love winter. Three years ago I started cross country skiing. It's an incredible work-out, the scenery is stunning and the hot tub afterward is pure heaven! (Plus I look really cute in my outfit) A few weeks ago I skied ... http://www.diva-sales-tips.com/2010/01/27/have-you-hit-the-wall/