Awkward conversations…

by Derek Halpern | Follow Him on Twitter Here

Conversation Skills

What’s the SCARIEST part about an “Awkward Conversation?”

If you’re the awkward one, you’re flushing your chances of making lasting friendships, forming valuable business partnerships, and persuading prospects to buy what you sell, down the toilet.

And you won’t even know it happened.

Why?

Awkward people are oblivious. Everyone knows it but them.

Now you might think, “I don’t have to worry about this… I’m not awkward…”

But there’s is a spectrum of awkwardness.

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Win A Ticket To This Live Social Triggers Workshop in NYC

by Derek Halpern | Follow Him on Twitter Here

Next month, on June 7th, I’m hosting a 1 day workshop in New York City.

And right now, there’s only one way you can get a ticket to this exclusive event.

You’ll have to win your seat.

Before I share how you can win, here’s what’s going down…

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Meet New People

I’ll never forget this…

One time, after I spoke at a conference, a guy came up to me to introduce himself

He said, “Hi my name is…” and then he shoved a business card in my mouth.

Yes, IN MY MOUTH.

At first I thought maybe I had something in my teeth. Then I thought, “is this guy SERIOUS?”

I took his business card, dropped it on the floor, and walked away.

Networking fail.

What’s strange is…

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How to Get Paid What You’re Worth

by Derek Halpern | Follow Him on Twitter Here

how to earn more money

When I ran a survey, I asked people, “Do you feel like you’re getting paid less than you’re worth?”

100% of people said “YES!”

I then asked those same people to explain why, and they said:

“People won’t pay my prices, so I lower them.”

“My competitors charge less than I do, so I lowered my prices to match.”

“I don’t believe I could charge more for what I do.”

Sound familiar?

It turns out that most people who struggle with getting paid what they’re worth have these same problems.

And that’s why I filmed this short video…

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Why people don’t buy what you sell

by Derek Halpern | Follow Him on Twitter Here

Why people don't buy

Here’s the truth:

There are TOO many people who think their products will sell themselves. They think, “if I just create something that’s GREAT, the rest of it will fall into place.”

Wrong.

When you’re in business, it’s up to you to persuade people to buy what you’re selling.

And if you choose NOT to do it, you are the iceberg that will sink your ship.

But I know you’re smarter than that. And that’s why you’re going to watch this new video:

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