Last year, we had the pleasure of speaking with LM Bennett about how to get your ish together – inspired by her book, Get Your Ish Together: A Workbooks for the Purpose-Driven Life. So we were more than happy to have LM back for another discussion. In our new podcast, we spoke about time management – an issue many of …
Democratic primaries are underway, and some major elections are just around the corner. Now more than ever, it’s vital that you vote. After all, how can your country work for you if you don’t have a say in it? But becoming an active, informed voter can be a daunting task, especially when you don’t know much about politics. How do …
In 2019, we were glad to have sales leader Patrick Carter join us for a podcast about the retail apocalypse. That discussion went so well that we now get Patrick back for a whole 12-part series! To kick off this series, he and our CEO Lynn introduce listeners to the 11 power skills you need to boost your sales career. …
Do you love traveling? What if you could turn your passion for exploring the world into a successful career? That’s exactly what Kelly English did when she founded Explore California Travel. After incredible trips around the world, she returned to her original home in the Golden State to create memorable experiences for travelers to California. In our new podcast interview, …
Developing strong relationships is key to any successful sales career. They provide long-term foundations that will benefit your sales career for years to come, and they will make for much smoother sailing. But how can you develop sincere and reciprocal sales relationships without it feeling forced or transactional? Sales experts Lynn and Tina share their tips in this installment of …
We all have a comfort zone, a set of habits and places where we feel most at ease. But as great as comfort zones are, it’s necessary to step out of them sometimes. How else will you grow as a person? Treading into the unknown can lead you to learn new skills, meet new people, and discover new interests. It …
Are you looking to increase your leadership skills? Ever wonder how the best corporate leaders got to where they are in their careers? Sure, some people have natural leadership skills, but you can also hone your inner leader by learning and practicing. As part of her Corporate Career Courage series in late 2019, Chelsea Behrens interviewed Strategic Sales Queen CEO …
How can you achieve sales success this 2020? It starts with laser focus and the right tools. Lynn spoke with sales expert Gresham W. Harkless Jr. on how entrepreneurs, business owners, and people with a side hustle can find new opportunities and sales leads for their organizations. Ring in the new year with these unmissable tips. Gresh manages a community …
December has been a flurry of festivities and cheer, and we’re not done yet! As we celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, the winter solstice, and the coming new year, we at Strategic Sales Queen are reflecting on all we’re grateful for this holiday season. Below, we each share our own memories and stories about what matters to us this year. What …
Saying “no” can be hard. Declining an invitation or refusing to help with something can feel uncomfortable, unprofessional, and even mean. Even not volunteering for a project can seem like a sort of crime. Even so, it’s important to be realistic about your bandwidth – refusing to take on extra projects prevents you from making promises you can’t keep. Saying …
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to start and run your own travel company? Matilde Melendez did just that, founding Conquer Peru and arranging trips to her home country, Peru. We spoke to Matilde about her experiences and advice for others who want to follow in her footsteps. In our new interview, Matilde first describes how she …
Self-care is so important, yet many of us don’t practice it enough, especially when we need it the most. How can you take care of #1 (that’s you!) even when you’re feeling burned out? Even when you’re so busy that just the thought of adding one more item to your to-do list stresses you out? We’ve all been there… and …
It’s never too soon to start thinking about what’s next! As 2019 winds down this holiday season and we move into the new year – and the new decade! – let’s get ready for all we have to look forward to in 2020. To help you along in making your big plans, we’ve made an original 2020 calendar. Our new …
It’s that time of year again: Holiday parties, family get-togethers, and meet-ups with friends are going to fill your calendar until the new year hits. You may be attending most of them, but you may also be planning to host one of your own. But what if you’ve never organized an event before? Don’t you worry! We have just the …
How do you obtain customers and effectively manage relationships with them in the tech industry? We spoke with Dennis Sullivan, a sales expert and relationship ninja who leads from the heart to build strong, lasting connections. Although the sales profession has changed a lot over the years, Dennis’s unique approach in the tech field has helped him secure continued success. …
It’s never too soon to start thinking about what’s next! As 2019 winds down this holiday season and we move into the new year – and the new decade! – let’s get ready for all we have to look forward to in 2020. To help you along in making your big plans, we’ve made an original 2020 calendar. Our new …
So many people are burnt out from their rigid 9-to-5 grind. You wake up early, drive through rush hour traffic, sit through 8+ hours of work, drive through rush hour traffic again, and have a finite amount of time to spend time with your family, cook and clean, and maybe pursue your own hobbies. It can feel exhausting and like …
You put a lot of effort into making your email campaigns and newsletters perfect. You do the research, double- and triple-check the wording and formatting, and expect a certain amount of engagement from your audience. But what if your emails are repeatedly ending up in the dreaded spam folder? How can you make sure your emails make into the right …
In the past few years, it seems that being politically aware and involved is becoming more and more common, and it’s great to see women and young people play a bigger role in this important sphere. But even as we see a growing presence of women, people of color, people of religious minorities, and millennials in politics, many of us …
Sales careers are dependent upon having a strong network of clients. How do you build up this network? One of the best ways is through referrals. Referrals are highly coveted and a vital way to boost your sales career, but it can be daunting to seek them out. How do you ask for referrals without coming across as desperate? What …