17 Great Answers to “How much do you charge?” by David Newman

David Newman continues to be one of America’s best coaches for marketing, sales, and small business in general. Buy his book, “Do It! Selling: 77 Instant-Action Ideas to Land Better Clients, Bigger Deals, and Higher Fees.“ You will win as a result. ~ Jeffrey Gitomer Guest column by David Newman: For professional services providers, consultants, and sales professionals… the #1 …

 

Conrad Hilton creates a powerful “new” service.

Presented here is one of the most powerful lessons of customer loyalty. It’s from a man who was arguably the father of hotel hospitality…Conrad Hilton. The lesson is from the book, The New Art of Selling, by Elmer Letterman, published in 1957. This is a story about providing service beyond the normal thought process. This is about the philosophy, “Just …

 

Trying to Escape Boston with a Smile. No Luck.

I get to the Boston Logan Airport 2 1/2 hours early for my 6:30pm flight. I run to the US Airways skycap and ask if there's an earlier plane to Charlotte. He says, "Yes 4:30, you'll have to check in at the ticket counter let me take your bags for you." Great! I get to the line, tip the skycap, ...