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Gitomer: A resolution formula to excel

New Year’s resolutions are a pain. Lose 20 pounds. Eat better. Get in shape. Join the gym. Run three miles a day. Stop smoking. Stop drinking. Stop (fill in the blank).

NONE of those things …

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McLellan: Shh – it’s a secret

If there’s one marketing tactic that we execute for clients that always yields incredible results, it’s when we secret-shop their operation. Without exception, a secret-shopping program will:

• Provide insights that surprise you (good and …

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Gitomer: How to be happy in 2015

Happy New Year! Or is it?

People wish it to you, to me, all the time.

So how happy are you right now? Really?

What’s your plan to be happy this year? Or are you …

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McLellan: Adjusting 2015 expectations

And action!

It seems simple on the surface. You sell something awesome that people really need and want. In theory, all you should have to do is let them know you’re open to selling it …

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Gitomer: Use ‘windshield time’ wisely

All outside salespeople have “windshield time” – the time you spend behind the wheel, or in some form of transportation, going to and from appointments.

Windshield time is a critical time both for the anticipation …

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McLellan: Bookend your customers’ trust

All businesses say they are focused on their customers. What many of them really mean is that they’re focused on the customers’ wallets. Their strategies are about selling more, not helping more.

Want to stand …

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American Advertising Federation accepting award nominations

The American Advertising Federation of Des Moines is accepting nominations until 5 p.m. tomorrow for its Rookie of the Year, Ad Pro of the Year and Silver Medalist awards.

Nominees will be voted on between …

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Will Gannett divorce its newspapers?

Analysts speculated in a Bloomberg News article Wednesday that Gannett Co. Inc., which owns 82 U.S. daily newspapers, including The Des Moines Register, may spin off its print properties to improve profitability through its TV …

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Referral networking business coming to Urbandale

Omaha-based Center Sphere LLC has launched a new division in Urbandale. Partnering with the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce, Center Sphere — a referral networking business — has spent the past four years helping businesses grow …

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Gitomer: Four more words for 2014

Last week, I wrote about my four words on achievement. They were ADVISOR, DIGITAL, POWER and TIME. This week, it’s four words about improvement. 

Improvement means GET BETTER at what you’re already doing. If you’re …