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Beginning the Path to Yes

July 28, 2024July 28, 2024 Thom CoatsSales, Uncategorized

The selling profession is often misunderstood and underestimated by many people unfamiliar with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in this field. My own children, for example, had no idea what I did as a salesperson when they were Read More

LinkedIn Builder Checklist

August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 Thom CoatsSalescareeradvice

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What is a Sales profession?

August 30, 2023August 27, 2023 Thom CoatsPersonal Development, Sales

Quite frankly, the Sales profession is helping people. It is a human being helping another human. Professional salespeople seek to learn as much as possible to help provide the best choice for their prospects. How can the salesperson achieve this Read More

Debunking Myths About the Sales Profession: Everyone Sells

August 28, 2023August 27, 2023 Thom CoatsPersonal Development, Salescareeradvice, Sales

Sales – it’s a domain often shrouded in myths and misconceptions, perpetuated by Hollywood dramatizations and incomplete understandings. Today, let’s shine a light on these misconceptions and unveil the truth about the sales profession. Myth 1: Only Salespeople Sell Reality: Read More

DRINK COFFEE, MAKE FRIENDS

August 27, 2023August 27, 2023 Thom CoatsBusiness Networking, Personal Development, SalesBusiness, careeradvice, Sales

Welcome to the Drink Coffee, Make Friends Podcast! Learn from My 3 Decades in Professional Selling Welcome, listeners, to a podcast that’s brewed to perfection – the Drink Coffee, Make Friends Podcast! I’m thrilled to embark on this journey with Read More

Three Networking Mistakes

August 6, 2023August 6, 2023 Thom CoatsBusiness NetworkingBusiness, Networking, Sales, UBA

Hey everyone! I had a fantastic time attending a morning business-networking event today, and I couldn’t wait to share my observations with you!  First and foremost, let’s talk about the importance of stepping out of our comfort zones. Some attendees Read More

MTSU Center for Professional Selling

January 30, 2023January 29, 2023 Thom CoatsPersonal Development, Uncategorized

Mentorship Matters Feeling inspired and motivated today! Did you know that having a mentor can take your career to new heights? A mentor offers guidance, support, and a wealth of experience to help you reach your goals. Whether you’re just Read More

5 Answers that may get you hired.

January 19, 2023January 17, 2023 Thom CoatsBusiness Networking, Personal Developmentinterviews, jobfair

An elevator pitch is a short, concise statement that summarizes who you are, what you do, and why someone should be interested in what you have to offer. It’s called an elevator pitch because it’s supposed to be short enough Read More

Keys to Success

January 17, 2023January 16, 2023 Thom CoatsPersonal Developmentcareeradvice, success

Want the possibility of being in the top 5% of your team and jumpstarting your career? The three key ingredients for success:   1) Be on time – punctuality is key to building trust and showing respect for others’ time.   2) Read More

How to with Dave and Thom – Business Coffee Meeting

December 22, 2019May 22, 2019 Thom CoatsUncategorized

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