Kim Duke
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- Sales Training for Women
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She's an unconventional, sassy and savvy sales expert that shows women small biz owners and entrepreneurs sizzling sales tips on how to increase sales in a fun, easy, stress-free way!
Her extensive sales background was based in the media - 15 years working with two of Canada 's largest television networks, CTV and CBC Television in sales and management. She's sold millions and didn't even break a nail!
She is a national award winning salesperson - and was the second youngest sales manager in Canada for CBC Television, Canada's oldest television network.
From TV Executive to Entrepreneur!
Kim launched her own company The Sales Divas in 2001 and has never looked back.
Now as a successful entrepreneur - she provides sales training for companies of all sizes across Canada and internationally. She's worked with the WNBA and NBA!
She specializes in teaching women entrepreneurs and business owners how to sell and to become WILDLY SUCCESSFUL at selling (all without turning into a "cheesy, smooth talking" sales person.)
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Are You Saying This Magical Phrase To Your Customers?
The other day I was at my wonderful hair stylist - the only stylist EVER who understands my ultra-thick curly hair (oh yes - I live for my flat iron!) Maria emigrated from Poland and she has many stories of living under Communist regime and being hungry constantly as a child. She pronounces ...
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I Dare You To Do This Impossible Tip...
Something that's as important to me as oxygen....is creativity. Now you may wonder - what does selling have to with being creative? Let me sum it up in 3 words: IDEAS CREATE CUSTOMERS. My office is absolutely gorgeous and it's not an accident. (a heck of a lot of reno work last ...
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3 Lousy Sales Tactics the Need to Change
In the past week - I felt like I should've been walking around with 2 thick magnifying glasses duct-taped to my head (and noooooo - I don't need bi-focals!) Examples of really lousy sales tactics and salespeople have been popping up everywhere. (always perfect fodder for a writer like moi!) ...
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The Big Sales Lesson From Sex And The City
- I'm a grown woman and can admit this. I CAN'T WAIT to see the new Sex and The City movie!! I was one of the die-hards who loved the HBO show as soon as it launched and I definitely helped spread the word of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda. And I'm not the only one. Millions of ...
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The Most Refreshing Tip For Dealing With Sales Rejection
So. You've met with the client. Provided a proposal. Asked when they wanted follow-up. You felt the meeting went well and secretly you were counting the dollars and where you were going to spend them. And then you've... Called, e-mailed, Called, e-mailed, Called, e-mailed, Called, e-mailed, ...
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The Best Sales Lesson I Learned From An 80-Year Old
For those of you who don't know - I come from VERY humble beginnings. I grew up in a little town so small it was actually called a HAMLET! There are so many advantages to growing up in a little place like that. You're surrounded by people who KNOW WHO YOU ARE. (now as a kid and especially a ...
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How To Find The Money Under Your Nose
I was having breakfast recently with a fabulous client of mine (and now friend) who was telling me of the super-smart idea she had. Laurel said... "Kim - you're going to think I'm brilliant!" She published a book several years ago and as self-publishing can sometimes be - she had about 1,000 ...
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A Ridiculously Easy Way To Increase Sales
My mom has a fabulous expression you're going to love. She believes if you want to make life a little more interesting then you need to ... "Stir The Pot" So What Does Stir The Pot Mean? I'm sure you've had this happen. (in fact - you may be experiencing it at this very moment) You've ...
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The Rock and Ripple Effect
Imagine you’ve just thrown a rock into a pond. SPLASH! Ripples begin extending around the point where the rock hit the water. An interesting observation is that the ripples closest to the rock are actually the smallest ones. Then each ripple creates another larger ripple…until finally it ...
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Quiz: What Kind of “Sales Shoe” Are You?
Have you ever wondered what type of saleswoman you are? It doesn’t matter if you run your own company or sell for someone else – it is extremely important to know what your style is. What does The Sales Diva mean here? Well – let me throw my high heel on my desk here and I will explain. Are ...
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Are You A Chicken?
There are many traits/habits required to be a successful sales person. Determination. Creativity. Negotiation. Superior customer service. Risk taking. Integrity. You know the one trait that isn't required? Being a chicken! This is one of my 7 year old niece's favorite phrases - she likes to ...
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Are You Putting "Your Girdle" Into Your Sales?
“It’s not just enough to swing at the ball. You’ve got to loosen your girdle and really let the ball have it.”– Babe Didrikson Zaharias Years ago I found this quote from Babe Didrikson Zaharias and not only did it make me laugh out loud – it became a personal mantra. Read her bio below – this ...
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Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Kim Duke
Selling should be fun and it is when you use the Sales Diva system!
- No Cold Calling.
- Learn to attract customers rather than chasing them away.
- How to stop creating your own objections.
- STOP blending into the wallpaper.
- How to avoid the biggest mistakes that are costing you money!
How to get started
This bold, sassy and savvy Sales Diva will shock you out of mediocrity, Dare you with
some special Diva Fun-work assignments and get you FIRED UP about your sales!
To get started sign up for her FREE 30 page Special Report: The 5 Biggest Sales Mistakes Women Make at www.salesdivas.com
The Home Study High Speed Stilleto Sales Camp is now available online and the new LIVE High Speed Stilleto Sales Camp is held once a year in a major US city.
Other highlights
The High-Speed Sales Stiletto Camp Home Study Program -Attn: All WOMEN Whose Success Depends on SELLING
Are you Ready to FINALLY Have the BREAKTHROUGH You've Been Searching for to Make Sales Natural, Fun, and TONS More Effective?
If Your Answer is YES! - Then Read About This Program Because Kim's About to Share Her Most Life-Changing Secrets for Women Who Sell, to Help you Make a LOT More Money This Year
Prosperity Cafe - Your Opportunity to have award winning sales trainer Kim Duke and other exceptionally successful business women mentor you.