http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Vicki+Miller Business Vicki Miller Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=137885&ca=Business I had a sales and marketing coach tell me one time that asking someone to buy from you the first time you meet them is like going on a blind date and asking the person to marry you! Her words really hit home; it was something I knew but putting it in this context made the lesson memorable. How many... Business Vicki Miller Mon, 25 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=87116&ca=Business During summer, those of us who are self-employed tend to pull back from our businesses somewhat. The heat of summer, vacations, kids out of school, and so on, logically bring about a slower pace. We benefit, mentally and physically, from such time to recharge and rejuvenate. Sometimes though, it’s a... Business Vicki Miller Sun, 27 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=78760&ca=Business We’ve all talked about how to ‘overcome objections’ in our business. When I think about “overcoming” something, it sounds like hard work. It sounds like a struggle to convince the other person to see my position. I would rather take a different approach and look at objections as a wonderful opportun... Self Help Vicki Miller Sat, 26 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=78764&ca=Self+Help "What an absurd thing it is to pass over all the valuable parts of a man, and fix our attention on his infirmities." - Joseph Addison, English essayist, poet, and politician (1672 - 1719) I was reminded this week of a wonderful story told by Dr. Wayne Dyer, one of my favorite inspirational writers a... Womens Interest Vicki Miller Fri, 04 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=72911&ca=Womens+Interest Did you get into direct selling thinking you would have more time for the really important things in life? Isn't that what we hear so often and also what we tell others? "You'll be working out of your home and have more time to relax and more time to spend with family and friends. That's the best pa... Business Vicki Miller Fri, 04 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=72921&ca=Business My husband and I have property at a lake resort community not far from our home. The interesting thing about this Resort Development Company is their high percentage of sales closings. It’s really pretty amazing. You see, the company does an excellent job of attracting people to the property and the...