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		<title>By: Consultant &#34;Kills&#34; With A Borrowed Knife &#8212; Practice This</title>
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		<dc:creator>Consultant &#34;Kills&#34; With A Borrowed Knife &#8212; Practice This</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:43:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>By: alik levin</title>
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		<dc:creator>alik levin</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:37:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Davina,
I have the same reaction when approached by pushy salesman. You won&#039;t believe but just hung up on another one right now. I&#039;d listen to her if she started asking about my needs and not pushing their stuff that is completely useless to me.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class='eg-image' style='float:left; margin-left:10px;margin-right:10px; display:block; width:40px' ><a rel='external nofollow' href='http://practicethis.com'><img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/60b93f8c42417ddaae41ebf185c95861?s=40&amp;d=http%3A%2F%2Fuse.perl.org%2Fimages%2Fpix.gif%3Fs%3D40&amp;r=G' class='avatar avatar-40 photo' height='40' width='40' /></a></span>Davina,<br />
I have the same reaction when approached by pushy salesman. You won&#8217;t believe but just hung up on another one right now. I&#8217;d listen to her if she started asking about my needs and not pushing their stuff that is completely useless to me.</p>
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		<title>By: alik levin</title>
		<link>http://practicethis.com/2009/02/11/consultant-besieges-wi-to-rescue-zho/comment-page-1/#comment-1257</link>
		<dc:creator>alik levin</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:32:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Melissa,
Great to hear you liked it. Streamlining is the word I use often too ;)

Liara,
Learning and researching is key, agreed 100%!

Giovanna,
Show the value removing the pain - BOOM!
Great to hear you found it useful and practical.
It&#039;s an honor to hear such supporting words from entrepreneur like yourself

Sheila,
Look and find the pain. Then remove it, show your value (adopted from Giovanna ;) )</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class='eg-image' style='float:left; margin-left:10px;margin-right:10px; display:block; width:40px' ><a rel='external nofollow' href='http://practicethis.com'><img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/60b93f8c42417ddaae41ebf185c95861?s=40&amp;d=http%3A%2F%2Fuse.perl.org%2Fimages%2Fpix.gif%3Fs%3D40&amp;r=G' class='avatar avatar-40 photo' height='40' width='40' /></a></span>Melissa,<br />
Great to hear you liked it. Streamlining is the word I use often too <img src='http://practicethis.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Liara,<br />
Learning and researching is key, agreed 100%!</p>
<p>Giovanna,<br />
Show the value removing the pain &#8211; BOOM!<br />
Great to hear you found it useful and practical.<br />
It&#8217;s an honor to hear such supporting words from entrepreneur like yourself</p>
<p>Sheila,<br />
Look and find the pain. Then remove it, show your value (adopted from Giovanna <img src='http://practicethis.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' />  )</p>
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		<title>By: Sheila Atwood</title>
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		<dc:creator>Sheila Atwood</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 06:23:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I have never thought of finding the weakest link. hmmm
This would go right along with my first policy which is to Look. I&#039;ll have to try this one out.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class='eg-image' style='float:left; margin-left:10px;margin-right:10px; display:block; width:40px' ><a rel='external nofollow' href='http://Newbielifeline.com'><img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/5be3344c0dbad351ccd613409cb7855c?s=40&amp;d=http%3A%2F%2Fuse.perl.org%2Fimages%2Fpix.gif%3Fs%3D40&amp;r=G' class='avatar avatar-40 photo' height='40' width='40' /></a></span>I have never thought of finding the weakest link. hmmm<br />
This would go right along with my first policy which is to Look. I&#8217;ll have to try this one out.</p>
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		<title>By: Giovanna Garcia</title>
		<link>http://practicethis.com/2009/02/11/consultant-besieges-wi-to-rescue-zho/comment-page-1/#comment-1253</link>
		<dc:creator>Giovanna Garcia</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 06:02:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>You are spot on about finding the pain, help them see it; if you need to. Then show them your value in removing the pain. 
Great post, a lot of helpful tips here.
Thanks,
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class='eg-image' style='float:left; margin-left:10px;margin-right:10px; display:block; width:40px' ><a rel='external nofollow' href='http://www.imperfectaction.com/blog'><img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/4ebd017cc8c17becb248d39804681a90?s=40&amp;d=http%3A%2F%2Fuse.perl.org%2Fimages%2Fpix.gif%3Fs%3D40&amp;r=G' class='avatar avatar-40 photo' height='40' width='40' /></a></span>You are spot on about finding the pain, help them see it; if you need to. Then show them your value in removing the pain.<br />
Great post, a lot of helpful tips here.<br />
Thanks,<br />
Giovanna Garcia<br />
Imperfect Action is better than No Action</p>
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		<title>By: Liara Covert</title>
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		<dc:creator>Liara Covert</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 02:16:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>You make a significant point when you mention that strength does not necessarily reflect intelligence or, a desirable strategy.  You can tell yourself over and over that you have been treated unfairly in some situation but playing victim does not serve you. Taking responsibility for where you are and  how you act, matters. In order to attract progress, it makes sense to applaud it and learn from it wherever you sense it.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class='eg-image' style='float:left; margin-left:10px;margin-right:10px; display:block; width:40px' ><img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/24319a157aff8646094c0230efeefbd3?s=40&amp;d=http%3A%2F%2Fuse.perl.org%2Fimages%2Fpix.gif%3Fs%3D40&amp;r=G' class='avatar avatar-40 photo' height='40' width='40' /></span>You make a significant point when you mention that strength does not necessarily reflect intelligence or, a desirable strategy.  You can tell yourself over and over that you have been treated unfairly in some situation but playing victim does not serve you. Taking responsibility for where you are and  how you act, matters. In order to attract progress, it makes sense to applaud it and learn from it wherever you sense it.</p>
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		<title>By: Melissa Donovan</title>
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		<dc:creator>Melissa Donovan</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:52:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Identifying the weakest link in any situation is often a great way to start streamlining and improving product or service offerings. Great thoughts!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class='eg-image' style='float:left; margin-left:10px;margin-right:10px; display:block; width:40px' ><a rel='external nofollow' href='http://www.writingforward.com'><img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/aa572f697bfb502a021f88847ae4c737?s=40&amp;d=http%3A%2F%2Fuse.perl.org%2Fimages%2Fpix.gif%3Fs%3D40&amp;r=G' class='avatar avatar-40 photo' height='40' width='40' /></a></span>Identifying the weakest link in any situation is often a great way to start streamlining and improving product or service offerings. Great thoughts!</p>
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		<title>By: Davina</title>
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		<dc:creator>Davina</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:58:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hi Alik.
Ain&#039;t this the truth! I couldn&#039;t agree more. When I see that someone is trying to sell me something, I immediately put a wall up. But approaching another as a human being, on common ground is a more authentic way to do business and to learn what needs your customer has.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class='eg-image' style='float:left; margin-left:10px;margin-right:10px; display:block; width:40px' ><a rel='external nofollow' href='http://shadesofcrimson.com'><img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/048bcb7a3c9c8ca1b0a4102999ce3593?s=40&amp;d=http%3A%2F%2Fuse.perl.org%2Fimages%2Fpix.gif%3Fs%3D40&amp;r=G' class='avatar avatar-40 photo' height='40' width='40' /></a></span>Hi Alik.<br />
Ain&#8217;t this the truth! I couldn&#8217;t agree more. When I see that someone is trying to sell me something, I immediately put a wall up. But approaching another as a human being, on common ground is a more authentic way to do business and to learn what needs your customer has.</p>
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		<title>By: alik levin</title>
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		<dc:creator>alik levin</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:12:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>tom,
I like real world stories like yours. 
What you describe is a poor customer service we have commonplace. That&#039;s another story, what&#039;s for sure such services never helps expanding with the existing customers nor helps winning new ones.

Jannie,
So, you identified your weakest link, are all set for success. You are all set to win yourself ;)

JD,
Seeking 3rd alternatives is very practical approach that gets results. Many times what customers need is not what i can offer. The easiest is to give up, but the smartest is seeking the 3rd alternatives. That surely builds trust w/customers and helps winning their hearts ;)</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class='eg-image' style='float:left; margin-left:10px;margin-right:10px; display:block; width:40px' ><a rel='external nofollow' href='http://practicethis.com'><img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/60b93f8c42417ddaae41ebf185c95861?s=40&amp;d=http%3A%2F%2Fuse.perl.org%2Fimages%2Fpix.gif%3Fs%3D40&amp;r=G' class='avatar avatar-40 photo' height='40' width='40' /></a></span>tom,<br />
I like real world stories like yours.<br />
What you describe is a poor customer service we have commonplace. That&#8217;s another story, what&#8217;s for sure such services never helps expanding with the existing customers nor helps winning new ones.</p>
<p>Jannie,<br />
So, you identified your weakest link, are all set for success. You are all set to win yourself <img src='http://practicethis.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>JD,<br />
Seeking 3rd alternatives is very practical approach that gets results. Many times what customers need is not what i can offer. The easiest is to give up, but the smartest is seeking the 3rd alternatives. That surely builds trust w/customers and helps winning their hearts <img src='http://practicethis.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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		<title>By: J.D. Meier</title>
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		<dc:creator>J.D. Meier</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:52:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>It&#039;s empathic listening, seeking 3rd alternatives, and knowing that pain is a stronger motivator than opportunity.</description>
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