by Derek Halpern
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A few weeks ago, this guy asked me “Should I quit my job to start my own business?”
This guy, and many other people who read Social Triggers, need help making tough decisions just like this. Decisions like:
“Should I quit my job?”
“Should I start a business?”
“Should I invest in my education?”
“Should I end my relationship?”
“Should I fire an employee?”
And that’s why today I’m excited to share this new podcast with Dan Heath, a NYT best-selling author of two (and soon to be three) books.
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by Derek Halpern
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If you’re selling products and services, chances are you want to sell more of it.
(Who doesn’t?)
That’s why I want to share a quick little story about how two companies convinced me to replace my entire wardrobe last year.
And what’s funny is, I HATE shopping.
But these two companies made the whole process PAINLESS. These two companies convinced me to buy something I had no intention of buying.
How?
Watch the latest Social Triggers TV.
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by Derek Halpern
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What’s the secret to successful viral marketing?
An Ivy League professor, Jonah Berger, released a new book this week called Contagious: Why Things Catch On< And in this book, he reveals a simple framework that you can use to make your content and products go viral.
(That means you'll be able to entice your readers and customers to talk about your stuff!)
After appearing on Good Morning America and NPR, he's now a guest on the Social Triggers podcast (an obvious next step, right?
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Listen to the podcast here:
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by Derek Halpern
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Today I’ve got GREAT news.
I was invited to put together a 2-day workshop about “Online Sales” for creativeLIVE.
And I’m going to cover everything from generating leads, closing the sale, prospecting, and more.
The best part? This entire workshop will be streamed online at NO COST.
To see what this is all about, watch this short video right here:
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by Derek Halpern
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No matter what you do in business and life, improving your negotiation skills is one of the BEST investments you can make in yourself.
* Buying a car? Negotiation skills help you get a better deal.
* Hiring a freelancer? Negotiation skills help you get a better price.
* Working as a freelancer? Negotiation skills help you get paid better rates.
Now you may believe the art of negotiation is a dark and mysterious art, and it can be, but the truth is, anyone (and I mean anyone) can use these 3 simple tips for becoming a better negotiator.
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