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James E. Nave wins AVMA Advocacy Award

AVMA News

The AVMA presented Dr. James E. The AVMA Advocacy Award recognizes an individual for their contribution to advancing the AVMA’s legislative agenda and advocating on behalf of the veterinary profession.

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On the Fence

10,000 Birds

With an election coming up I thought I would present this collection of strictly non-political, indecisive birds, who are on the fence about a variety of issues. If you try to analyze the hidden meanings in each birds caption, you will drive yourself crazy as there is no hidden agenda.

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How to Make a Remote Sale

Sales and Marketing Management

Provide a focused agenda. The agenda provides a clear plan for the conversation to ensure you respect their time and achieve both parties’ goals. If the agenda includes virtual log-in, dial-in, or other logistics, send it in advance of the meeting as a reminder. Know where your Wi-Fi connection is most stable.

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“Purple Martins” by Carl Sandburg

10,000 Birds

It is clear by the way the man is presented, twice slouching and sniffing, that he is meant to be viewed unsympathetically and in opposition to the ethos of the poem. .&# The geese simply serve as a foil to the martins, emphasizing the latter’s speed, grace, and lack of connection to the ground.

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The Best Sales Call Questions are Powered by Outstanding Emotional Intelligence

SalesFuel

Letting the conversation drive the subject regardless of your sales agenda is key. EQ has the capability of driving topics, uncovering hidden agendas and drawing out underlying objections. Differentiate from your competition Work on your presentation skills because they can differentiate you from your peers by a whopping 46%!

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The Six Secrets to Superior Sales Kickoffs

Sales and Marketing Management

It’s easy and tempting to simply repeat the general format and agenda of past meetings. Secret 3: Set the agenda early. The next step should be to assemble a first draft of the agenda. All presentations focusing on these strategies should play into the meeting theme, to ensure consistency and knowledge retention.

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The Best Sales Presentations Tap into Audience Expertise

SalesFuel

During your sales presentation, you are the undisputed authority. Enrich Sales Presentations by Facilitating the Discussion It’s terrifying to realize that your audience may be more qualified at presenting the topic than you. Shrewdly, this is the time to abandon your agenda and pivot your role from presenter to facilitator.

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