“Most people would rather get a root canal than have to ask somebody for money.” – Dee Bowden
Today’s featured bestselling author is Cash Flow Trainer and Collections Coach, Dee Bowden. Dee and I talk about how she saved a company over 6 million dollars in less than 60 days, how to be a conversationalist and more!
Key Takeaways:
Relationships are key to everything you do in business.
“Most people would rather get a root canal than have to ask somebody for money.”
You have to be comfortable with selling and collecting if you expect to succeed in business.
Be comfortable in asking for what you want in life.
Having humor, being yourself and expressing gratitude will make you a great conversationalist.
Excellence doesn’t mean perfection.
Saying yes is the gateway to opportunity.
“You cannot be in business and not understand your sales, contracts, billings, and receivables.”
Dee’s Site: https://bcsconsultinggrp.com/
The opening track is titled "Fly" by Marcus D. Be sure to click the following link http://marcusd.net/track/fly-ft-choklate and support his craft.
Related Episode:
119 - "A Passion for High Performance & Professional Development" with Dr. Elizabeth Carter (@eacaappeal): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/119-a-passion-for-high-performance-professional-development-with-dr-elizabeth-carter-eacaappeal
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