Converge Network Digest Interview

Earlier this month I had the pleasure to attend the International Telecoms Week held at the Hyatt Regency & Swisshotel located in downtown Chicago. Some of you may be wondering, what’s the International Telecoms Week? ITW is the meeting point for the...

The Global Phenomenon of Mergers and Acquisitions

Why is there such a proliferation of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in recent years? In order to answer this question, you first must know why companies merge or are acquired. In the 1970s and 1980s, it was rare to hear anyone talk of one company buying another...

Seven ways to keep your confidence during sales meetings

As an executive, you know the basics of attending a sales meeting: arrive early, come prepared, and ask the good questions. While these things are all important, the key skill in attending any meeting is listening. Unfortunately, whether the meeting is with a single...

Build Relationships to Build Customers

How you build your customer base (and ultimately your business) is key to your success. Do you have the used-car salesperson approach and plunge into making a sale without getting to know your customer, or do you first make an attempt to understand the...