3 days agoMember-onlyWhen is the right time to ask for the sale?When is the right time to ask for the sale? One of the most common questions my clients ask is “When is the right time to ask for the sale?” I’m sure you’ve heard a million examples of asking for the sale when you meet someone at a bar (Do…Social Selling4 min read
4 days agoMember-only$5500 for a freaking concert?This makes the $29 burger look like a bargain. Yesterday, I shared what it’s like to eat a $29 burger (a quarter pounder without cheese). If you missed it, here’s a link https://tedprodromou.com/home-of-the-29-burger/ Are you a Bruce Springsteen fan? I was never a huge fan until I saw him live…Concerts4 min read
5 days agoMember-onlyHome of the $29 burger*burger not pictured* Would you pay $29 for a burger? I know prices are skyrocketing and I live in one of the most expensive places but… …$29 for a burger? Okay, I’ll admit it was Wagyu beef at a fancy pants restaurant in Tiburon but $29? I know they mark…Premium4 min read
Jul 28Member-onlyWhy we love to hate the bad guysThere’s nothing like the classic good versus evil story. I used to love watching Batman and Robin defeat the Joker. Superman battling Lex Luther. Luke Skywalker and Star Wars are the ultimate heroes journey of good versus evil. The eviler the villain, the more we hate them. Bill Gates became…Good Vs Evil3 min read
Jul 26Member-onlyThis is making my head hurtTo be a great writer and/or copywriter you need to write every day. David Sedaris says this in his Masterclass on writing. Write every day. PERIOD. I can take 100 courses on writing or copywriting, but I need to actually write to get better. I write every day because I…Writer3 min read
Jul 21Member-onlyIs it ethical to fake it until you make it?Another imposter enters the fray. I came across a LinkedIn profile today. I’m not going to embarrass her because that’s not the way I work. She calls herself a LinkedIn Angel. She admits she’s new to LinkedIn and figuring it out. Her profile is a mess. For some reason, she…Linked In4 min read
Jul 20Member-only𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬?“Customer service” is now an oxymoron. There, I said it first! Recently, we had a Tesla solar system and battery installed. Communication during the installation process was exceptional. After a few weeks, our system stopped working. I contacted customer support and my rep was very helpful. She tried to fix…Customer Service2 min read
May 25Member-onlyI hit the wall… HARDSome of you noticed I’ve been very quiet lately. You know how you get on a roll where everything is going your way? You have the Midas touch and can do no wrong. Well, I was on a giant roll a few months ago. Life and business couldn’t have been…Book Club2 min read
May 16Member-onlyYou don’t want to miss this…I’m sure you’ll find this hard to believe. When I was a kid, I occasionally did things I knew were wrong. Without fail, my mother always found out. When she asked me why I did something I knew was wrong I would always respond “I did it because everyone else…Habits3 min read
Apr 26Member-onlyThe easy way to land a whale on LinkedInWhen was the last time you landed a client from LinkedIn? It’s harder than ever, isn’t it? If you’re old enough, you may remember the Lemmings game from the 90s. Your job is to guide lemmings to safety because if you don’t, they’ll follow each other right off a cliff. …Linkedin Coaching2 min read