Saturday Music Memories – STP Rockin’ In the 1987 “Stang”
Stone Temple Pilots was on “constant rotation” in my cassette deck from 1991-1996 driving to university in my 1987 Mustang. I have always been captivated by the band, especially lead singer Scott Weiland.
His energy and passion on stage is well documented in the music industry, and he is one of my favourite vocalist from the last 20 years.
Instead of posting one of their classic hits, here is a fantastic acoustic live cut of a song off their first cd – “Crackerman”.
Enjoy!
Have A Laugh Fridays – Always Expect The Unexpected!
Yep – sometimes a sales call does not go according to plan! Be ready to adapt at a moment’s notice.
Have a great weekend!
It Is NOT All About You!
Recently my son decided that he did not want to play ice hockey this year. He was more interested in Tai Kwon Do and wanted to give it a try. My wife and I had several conversations with him to see if there was another underlying reason he wanted to stop playing “Canada’s National Sport”, but his passions just seemed to lie elsewhere.
Our stomachs initially felt weird thinking about missing all the great friends that we had made over the two winters while Elliot played hockey. I also felt sad about not coaching anymore because I really enjoyed being involved with the kids, and seeing them progress every time they laced about the skates.
My wife and I soon had a reality check. It is NOT about us. It is about our son and his happiness. We are going to support him 100% in whatever he chooses to do in life.
My thoughts quickly turned to the sales profession. So often people get caught up in their own agendas, goals and motivations, that they tend to forget that they are supposed to be acting in the best interests of customers and/or prospects.
- Remember the great quote from Frank Tyger,
“Be a good listener, your ears will never get you in trouble”.
Don’t just “barf” your sales pitch on them.
Find out what they really want to buy!
I would love to hear your thoughts about a time that a sales rep acted in your best interests, or maybe a time that they did not.
How quickly from the start of an interaction did you know if it would be a good experience or not?
Thanks in advance for your contributions!
One last thing… I would love to connect on Facebook (if we are not already) at http://www.facebook.com/SellLeadSucceed
Have A Laugh Fridays – FANTASTICLY Funny Biz Quotes!
I love this list of quotes that i compiled last year!
It looked as awesome as I remembered it when I first posted.
Enjoy this list and have a great weekend..
ps did you love that I used the word “Fantasticly” and told the spelling editor to take a hike?
- How many people on their deathbed wish they’d spent more time at the office? – Stephen R. Covey
- The problem with the rat race is that even if you win, you’re still a rat. – Lilly Tomlin
- Right now, this is a job. If I advance any higher, this would be my career. And if this were my career, I’d have to throw myself in front of a train. – Jim Halpert/The Office
- The successful man is the one who finds out what is the matter with his business before his competitors do. – Roy L. Smith
- By working faithfully eight hours a day you may eventually get to be boss and work twelve hours a day. – Robert Frost
- If you break 100, watch your golf. If you break 80, watch your business. – Joey Adams
- The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary. – Vidal Sassoon
- Aim low, reach your goals, and avoid disappointment. – Scott Adams/Dilbert
- “There’s no reason to be the richest man in the cemetery. You can’t do any business from there.” – Colonel Sanders, founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken
- “Success in almost any field depends more on energy and drive than it does on intelligence. This explains why we have so many stupid leaders.” – Sloan Wilson
“No” Can Be Good
I loved this post today from my good friend Chris Goodrow! Have a read, and enjoy your Tuesday.
Did I mention it has been a busy summer?
Well it has.
What was designed to be a summer of nothing, turned out to be exactly the opposite. Please don’t mistake that statement for complaining however. Although our expectations and reality didn’t quite line up this summer, I feel that I have been productive and have demonstrated to myself that I can adapt and perform well under various pressures: certainly better than I ever have before.
Additionally out of the craziness I have some stories I would like to share.
Last year, my wife and I embarked on a new venture by investing in Real Estate. The first year has been rewarding beyond our expectations, both from a personal development perspective and a business perspective. One tiny aspect had been nagging at me since soon after we took possession. A small section of concrete at the back of the house…
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Terry Fox – A True Hero For Us All To Remember!
Today is the annual
Terry Fox run in cities and towns all across Canada.
His story of his quest to find a cure for cancer is truly remarkable, and I think it would be awesome if you took 8 minutes to watch the magnitude of his incredible accomplishments!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend, and take a moment to digest what a hero really it!
Saturday Music Memories – Incredible Young Drummer!
When I first heard Casey Cooper drum, I was blown away! I love the enthusiasm and passion for his craft. His talent is second to none at the young age of 21.
In this video, he covers Nirvana’s “In Bloom”.
Want more? Of course you do. You can connect with him in the following places below:
YouTube – http://www.youtube.com/user/COOP3RDRUMM3R?feature=watch
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/THECOOP3RDRUMM3R
What the heck, how ’bout Twitter too: https://twitter.com/coop3rdrumm3r
Have A Laugh Friday – NOT SO FAST!!!
Quick 30 second video to kickstart your Friday!
Have a great weekend everyone!
Saturday Music Memories – “What A Nice Day”
I just got Keith Urban tickets yesterday for a January 2014 show in Edmonton! I thought it would be appropriate to share this blog post again!
Keith Urban is one of my favourite artists. I have had the extreme pleasure of seeing him play live twice. I think Alicia Keys is one of the greatest talents in the music industry today. The collaborated at Live Earth in July 2007 for a fantastic rendition of “Gimme Shelter” by the Rolling Stones.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Have A Laugh Fridays – Best Golf Putt EVER!!!
If you are a golfer, click on this link! It will be the best 12 seconds of your day. If you are not, you will still appreciate the skill involved!
Have a great weekend everyone!
Tim
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