The attendees want to be amongst the survivors in this economy. They want to be sure they will be ready when the market turns around. That they have enough personal inventory on the shelf, ready to go, when the economy swings.
Here are a few of the testimonials and comments SBANE received about Zoka's Fine Art of Business Development and Selling program that included "Five Habits for Competitive Edge," "StorySelling," "How To Power Sales Differently," "Your Senses Make Cents," "How to think out of the box," "Champion/Critic/Brat" and much more.
What they said
"I attended the program Larry Blumsack led on 21st Century Skills for Business Development and Sales at SBANE (Small Business Association of New England). Without question, it was one of the best programs I've attended. Both substance and presentation were very polished and professional. With so much fabulous content in two hours, I wish it was a full-day program."
Steve Snyder, Partner & Entrepreneur-in-Residence Gesmer Updegrove LLP
"The program (21st Century Skills for Business Development and Sales at SBANE) made me think outside the box when approaching business development situations. If I learn to apply the creative techniques used, the results of my efforts should be a skill set which is more innovative and successful!"
Kerry Hands, The Bostonian Group
"In just one session with Larry Blumsack he imparted extraordinary wisdom about melding the right and left brain for optimum sales and business development results. Having sat through any number of these presentations over the years, none has imparted the methodology that Larry seems to have perfected - applying creative impulses left behind in childhood to the business world. He is certainly a game-changer when it comes to company culture. I would not hesitate to retain his services!"
Paul Serotkin, Minuteman Ventures, Inc.
Five more tidbits
"great, unique, different approach."
"good, liked his style, fun presentation, received new ideas."
"interesting points, wasn’t boring, it was really good."
"Great, interesting. Enjoyed the 'sales' approach. liked the left brain vs. right brain topic."
"Good creative approach to sales coaching."
Sample response from another recent program.
"Larry was one of the best presenters we (Entrepreneurs' Organization) have had in a while. He really did a great job. He had an objective and a fun way of getting us to meet that objective - thinking more creatively. Additionally, he presented excellently and was well informed on his topic area and yet, did not come across as just trying to sell his company and what he does. Thank you Larry, you did inspire me to think out of the box for Zoe Foods at a critical time for us as well. If Zoe Foods could afford him, we'd hire him!"
Tori Stuart, President/Founder Zoe Foods
How fine an art are your business development and sales skills? Are you ready to turn business around and grow revenue? Will you have enough "personal inventory" on your shelf when the economy turns around?