I wanted to connect with you one more time before the holidays are upon us with a reminder that the “holidays” are not one thing and that they are not... read more →
Before diving into today’s post, I want to share that I decided to promote a new book by a friend and community colleague in this newsletter. He supported the launch... read more →
In my latest book, Never Ask for the Sale, I wrote about some ways of pricing that leave the seller in a poor position. I cast shade on billing by... read more →
In the last week alone, I have had multiple conversations with clients about “how” to shed a core personality pattern, something that has become a sticky, persistent identity. That’s all... read more →
I want to talk about a few special men that have appeared in my life in a few similar contexts recently. I want to appreciate them. I will do so... read more →
It’s one month since the launch of Never Ask for the Sale, and it has been a rewarding whirlwind. So much has happened. We hosted the first-ever “Break the Fast”... read more →
It’s been three weeks since the official publication date of Never Ask for the Sale: Supercharge Your Business with the Power of Passionate Ambivalence (Hachette Balance). The most accurate way... read more →
Today, or five days before today, when I wrote this post, I finally, ultimately, hopefully permanently am letting go. I (actually Hachette) am releasing Never Ask for the Sale: Supercharge... read more →
If you’ve been keeping up with this series, you know that as of the last post, the book had been refined to a great place, audiobook recorded, and that landed... read more →
Once the book was in great shape, in galley form, and comprehensively copyedited and proofed (all covered in my last post), it was time to record the audiobook. When I... read more →
My manuscript was submitted as of my last post, and then the publisher-driven processes around assembly, quality, and finesse began. My editor Renee Sedliar introduced me to the production team... read more →
Some forms of responsive behavior are awesome: You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours (especially if I receive last). You ask me a generous question, I answer fully and return... read more →