Being interested in starting up businesses, I found my weakest point was being shy and reserved. I forced myself to go into sales, and overcame my shyness. I was fortunate to be guided by the right people, learning to become an ethical and honest salesperson, who prioritizes my clients' needs.
Having the broad perspective of business, I am able to find the right solution for my clients, which also work for my company.
An eternal student, always looking for self improvement. Reading and listening to books, lectures & attending seminars are routine, and a must for me.
Serving 4 years in the army's special forces, taught me that everything is possible, if I believe it is.
Years later I heard the famous Henry Ford line: "if you think you can, or you think you can't - you are right".
I have a regular column (Business Coach) in Mortgage Professional Australia magazine, and I'm a regular contributor to My Business and CEO Online magazines, writing about sales, marketing and customer retention strategies.
One of my most important projects is RE:THINK (http://www.timetorethink.com) ,and under that, I'm helping organizing JobCamp (http://www.jobcamp.com.au) where we're gonna get Australia WORKING!
Come and support us - together, we can make a difference!
I'm also an enthusiast blogger, and keeping and updating two main blogs:
1.http://continuityprograms.blogspot.com - Sales Essentials, where I share my experience about sales and marketing.
2. http://mrpitcher.wordpress.com - The institute of Effective Communication, where I write about the networking (online and offline), and communication with your fellow men (and women :).
I'm currently contributing to the Sales Rescue Team on the Dunn & Bradstreet blog (http://www.allbusiness.com, & http://www.q4sales.com ). All for a good cause - help small businesses prosper!!
Specialties
Branding and identity, making business connections, marketing and sales strategies, customer loyalty and customer retention strategies, and helping businesses focus on their clients!.
