He Said She Said Podcast Episode 16

It’s time for the 16th episode of the He Said/She Said Podcast with Hasseman Marketing!  This podcast is designed to give an inside look at being married and being entrepreneurs and the projects we are working on and the challenges we are facing!    We talk about business, family, community and more. So listen in and let us know what you think!

On this episode we talk about…

Trending Topic

This week Kirby and Amy talk about Nike’s decision to pull a new shoe from the market after criticism from Colin Kapernick.  Kapernick reportedly felt the shoe, which had the Betsy Ross flag on it, was tied to slavery.  Get Amy and Kirby’s take on this here.

Weekly Whirlwind

This week in the Weekly Whirlwind, Amy talks about getting Jade moved in, and some updates on the building.  Kirby discusses what to do on a short week.  Do you cram more in…or coast?

Lesson In Life

This week Kirby and Amy talk about what you do when you are “in a funk.”  Everyone gets down sometimes.  So what are some things to do when you find yourself in a rut.  Kirby and Amy talk about what they do!

Shout Outs

Each week we want to give a shout out to an organization or an individual doing good work.  This week Kirby talks about Volunteer Fire Fighters (and all first responders really).  With the recent fire and flooding, so many people have been asked to step up.  This was a big shout out to them.  Amy talks about the upcoming Community Impact Day!  Learn more about that here.

So that’s a wrap!  We will be back…and we will continue to improve.  Any feedback will be welcome as we try to provide you value!  If you want to subscribe you can do that where you normally get podcasts…or you can head here to follow on Soundcloud.

Thanks so much for listening!  If you have any topics you want Kirby and Amy to cover, please comment and let us know!  Oh…and if you like this content, check out this page where you can find all of the content we create!  

I Am A Work In Progress

work in progress

One of the dangers of writing blogs, creating videos and recording podcasts about self-improvement is that you (and I) might come off as if I have it all figured out.  When you spend time telling people how to improve their productivity, the voice in your head will be screaming at you “You think you know it all!  You are a fake!”  It’s possible that other people are thinking the same thing.  So let me share a secret with you.

I am a work in progress.

I don’t have it all figured out.  There are still many days that I struggle to be positive.  There are lots of times I put off what I know I need to do.  I certainly have days (or even weeks) when I feel lost.  But having it all figured out is not really the point.  For me, at least, it’s about constantly working to get better than I was yesterday.

I share many of these truths on this blog because I have read them in books or listened to them in podcasts and they have resonated with me.  Sometimes my best source of content is simply a lesson I am personally currently struggling with.  Sure, there are times when I share things from personal experience.  But often, these come from mistakes I have made and want to improve from.

Like I said, I don’t have it all figured out.

But here’s the thing, most of us don’t.  Most of us, at least the ones that are aspirational, are just trying to do the best we can to be the best we can.  We want to do just a little better than we did the day before.  As Dave Ramsey would say “We are trying to live like no one else, so that some day we can live like no one else!”  And when we do that, I think most of us have “that voice” in our head nagging at us to tell us we are not good enough.

Stop listening to it.  Give yourself some grace.  You are not perfect.

We are all a work in progress.  And that’s okay.

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He Said She Said Podcast Episode 15

He Said She Said Podcast

It’s time for the 15th episode of the He Said/She Said Podcast with Hasseman Marketing!  This podcast is designed to give an inside look at being married and being entrepreneurs and the projects we are working on and the challenges we are facing!    We talk about business, family, community and more. So listen in and let us know what you think!

On this episode we talk about…

Weekly Whirlwind

This week we combine the Trending Topic and the Weekly Whirlwind.  We recorded the podcast later this week because Amy was at an event in Columbus about the Historic Tax Credit.  We are excited to announce that the project was selected!  Amy talks about the project, the timeline and what happens next!  Listen in!

Lesson In Life

This week Kirby and Amy talk about providing value first in each interaction.  So often we look at interactions as transactional.  In other words, what can I get.  Kirby and Amy talk about the idea of approaching each interaction by asking “how can I provide value,” and what affect that can have.

Shout Outs

Each week we want to give a shout out to an organization or an individual doing good work.  This week Kirby gives a shout out to the Our Town Coshocton group.  This is the group that helped Main Street in Coshocton to become a National Historic District.  This is the reason our project was up for the tax credit to begin with!  Amy shouts out the good people that have volunteered to help those affected by the flooding around the state.  Kudos to those that gave of their time, talent and treasure.

So that’s a wrap!  We will be back…and we will continue to improve.  Any feedback will be welcome as we try to provide you value!  If you want to subscribe you can do that where you normally get podcasts…or you can head here to follow on Soundcloud.

Thanks so much for listening!  If you have any topics you want Kirby and Amy to cover, please comment and let us know!  Oh…and if you like this content, check out this page where you can find all of the content we create!  

What Do You Do When No One Is Watching?

when no one is watching

When I set a goal for myself, I know there is one thing that weighs heavily on whether or not I succeed.  It goes back to this blog I wrote about keeping promises to yourself.  The one thing that determines whether or not I am able to push forward is the answer to this question:

What do I do when no one is watching?

Sure, accolades are amazing.  Recognition is important.  But nearly all progress is made in the mundane, every day chores that further us and grow us.  This is true in nearly every area of our lives.

Want to grow your sales?  This starts with making the cold calls and prospect contacts that we don’t always want to make.

Want to be more fit?  It comes from the mornings when you don’t feel like putting in the work, but you do it anyway.

Want to be more skilled at your craft?  You know that is comes from putting in the work while others are out padding their social calendars.

But don’t be mistaken.  The results don’t happen overnight.

Your reality today is made up of the work you did 30 to 60 days ago.  When we do those little things, over and over, we plant seeds that will grow down the road.  Those sales calls rarely bare fruit that same day.  It takes time to cultivate those relationships.  The push ups you did this morning do not make you fit today.  It’s just a foundational piece that will show up down the road.

Once you know that, it makes you think differently about the activities you are doing today.  Are you being intentional by doing the little things now?  Are you working to create what you want in your life?  Are you willing to do the work?

No one is paying attention now.

So what are you doing when no one is watching?

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5 Great Blog Posts for Salespeople

sales success posts

In one way or another, we are all in sales.

You might be tasked with convincing your boss to chase your idea.  Or you might be out in the field, doing door to door sales.  Either way, we all have to sell (or persuade) people every day.  With that in mind, it makes sense to get better at sales…especially if it’s your job to drive the top line in a business.

So here are 5 blog posts designed to help salespeople grow.

3 Reasons To Focus on Long Term Sales Success:  When you are in sales, it’s easy to focus on the short term.  We need to “make the sale” to put money in our pocket.  But focusing on short term in sales rarely creates long term success.  Here are 3 reasons to focus on the long term.

The Best Sales Strategy:  Sometimes the best sales strategy is not to be in sales at all.  Just be a human.  Read more here.

3 Good Things From “Seeing the People:”  One of my first mentors in sales told me “When in doubt, go see the people.”  With new technology and tools, we sometimes lose sight of that foundational principle.  But there are 3 good things that happen when you get in front of your customers.  Learn what they are here.

20 Great Questions To Ask:  I love this one.  We are always told that we need to be a better listener.  So how do you do it?  One great way to be a better listener is to ask better questions.  Here are 20 questions that are sure to get your customers and prospects talking.

Just One More:  Sometimes the secret to success is simple…but not easy.  Here is your motivation today to do “Just One More.”  Read now.

And with that in mind, let me throw this bonus blog post in as “just one more.”

Selling To Someone Who Doesn’t Want To Buy:  I get this question all the time.  What do I do if the prospect does not want to buy?  What if they already have a vendor?  Here is a post that tells you want to do when you run into someone who does not want to buy.  

So I hope these posts will help to motivate and inspire you to sell more effectively.  If you want to learn more about Hasseman Marketing, you can check out our About Us page here.  And if you want to catch every piece of content, sign up for our VIP list here.

He Said She Said Podcast Episode 14

It’s time for the 14th episode of the He Said/She Said Podcast with Hasseman Marketing!  This podcast is designed to give an inside look at being married and being entrepreneurs and the projects we are working on and the challenges we are facing!    We talk about business, family, community and more. So listen in and let us know what you think!

On this episode we talk about…

Trending Topic

This week Kirby and Amy talk about the sudden flooding in the Coshocton County area.  Listen in on the update about the area…and stay tuned for ways we might be able to help.

Weekly Whirlwind

This week in the Weekly Whirlwind, Amy talks about making small progress on the building project…and waiting for the final decision on grant funding.  Kirby talks about an email hack…and working to get back to normal.

Lesson In Life

This week Kirby and Amy call an “audible” on the Lesson.  Instead of jumping into a lesson, they talk about the upcoming Community Improvement Day.  The event started with Newpointe Community Church but is branching out.  Listen in to learn more about the project and how you might be able to get involved.

Shout Outs

Each week we want to give a shout out to an organization or an individual doing good work.  This week Kirby talks about the Pomerene Center Art Park…and a recent staff meeting there!  Amy talks about Camp Invention.  This is a great program that happens each year.  Listen in to learn more...or head here.

So that’s a wrap!  We will be back…and we will continue to improve.  Any feedback will be welcome as we try to provide you value!  If you want to subscribe you can do that where you normally get podcasts…or you can head here to follow on Soundcloud.

Thanks so much for listening!  If you have any topics you want Kirby and Amy to cover, please comment and let us know!  Oh…and if you like this content, check out this page where you can find all of the content we create!