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3 February 2012 | 32 replies
The only reason I mention it is that this is the way you get negative influence, and if you're trying to network, you surely don't want that.
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8 February 2010 | 7 replies
Center of Influence Talking to People You Know is an exceptional method for creating busi-ness.
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24 January 2018 | 22 replies
This has nothing to do with speaking forcefully and everything to do with setting the right tone and influencing the prospect.
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24 December 2017 | 70 replies
He knew about business, legal issues, tax issues, marketing, sales, promotion, networking, and most importantly he knew about people (psychology).The first thing he did was tell me that I have two ears and one mouth, and I should listen more than I talk.Second thing he did was have me read "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie.Then he taught me how to set appointments was home sellers, go out to their home, and write up a "letter of intent to purchase or lease".He said to me, "your job is to bring me potential home sellers will consider a creative offer."
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4 October 2015 | 12 replies
My job then becomes influencing them to become predisposed to do business with me.
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22 May 2013 | 21 replies
I still think you miss your influence points :)But please do continue your generous ways, sharing what you know - and some of your other generous gestures, like the giveaway of BP summit arrangements, and yellow letter campaign giveaway.
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15 March 2018 | 28 replies
I build my own list based on a number of factors I have found that would influence a person to sell yesterday.
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26 April 2010 | 43 replies
If you have disclosed you are an investor and that you intend to make a profit and you have not colluded, influenced or coerced anyone to make false claims or actions, then it is not mortgage fraud.
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30 November 2010 | 34 replies
So,What was 1 book that influenced you the most?
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2 April 2010 | 3 replies
How did you get negative influence points....