Monthly Archives: February 2012

Snow for the North East – it’s about time

The same storm delivering a Leap Day blizzard to portions of the northern Plains and the Upper Midwest will push snow, ice and rain into the Northeast beginning Wednesday. The storm will result in slow travel for many, shoveling snow … Continue reading

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Who got what ?

A winter storm made its way out of the Rockies on Thursday and tracked from the Dakotas across the Midwest laying down a stripe of snow. So – who got all the snow? The heaviest snow in Illinois was found … Continue reading

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Don’t stop selling !!!

The east coast has had a below average winter. In some cases, considerably below average. There will be some belt tightening – for certain. However, one area should not see any cutbacks. Sales (and by definition – marketing). DON’T stop … Continue reading

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JAA on the Radio

On February 13, 2012 – I was interviewed on a nationally syndicated show – Entrepreneur’s Club. Listen to the full interview here – http://www.johnallin.com/entrepreneurs-club.htm

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Relationship building – even with little snow.

Some are concerned about the lack of snow this winter – and how that will affect their business over the next 8 months. Some will become concerned and not do anything – they will become paralyzed by worry. The thing … Continue reading

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Europe – according to AccuWeather reports……

Bitter Europe cold, compounded by heavy snow in many areas, has continued to claim lives during the weekend. The cold wave will persist through the coming week as further snowstorms take place, meteorologists at AccuWeather.com believe. As of Sunday, the … Continue reading

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Nothing happens if there are no sales…….. NOTHING.

If your sales staff is not closing $500,000 to $750,000 in new business each season – something is WRONG. I’m not talking about “bidding” work and hoping they have quoted low enough numbers to get the business (and then beat … Continue reading

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