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Community Q&A: CRM Software; Renting Meeting Space; Cold Calling – Yes or No?

By lawrencewatkins February 2nd, 2012 in Blog, TRAINING, Video | 3 Comments

Lawrence and Al answer questions from the Great Pro Speakers community. Topics include:

I am looking for suggestions for software to help manage business/contacts/past-future clients, etc., what are you using?

I need to find a rental space for a workshop for teens. Please share your recommendation.

If you have to cold call, what’s are some tips for doing it well?

http://www.greatprospeakers.com/comment/27 Danielle J Johnson

Salesforce.com for client management
http://www.greatprospeakers.com/comment/28 Lawrence Watkins

Hi Danielle. Salesforce is another good tool to use for CRM as well. I’ve used it in the past and found it too complicated for the needs of my company. I find CRM systems like Highrise and Batchbook are much more in line with what I need out of a CRM. It is also a lot easier to “add-on” necessary tools like Wufoo at a lower cost. But, that is just my opinion and you should try each one for yourself.
http://www.greatprospeakers.com/comment/29 Drkanya999

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Brooks Harper

Author, Speaker, Career Development Expert

"Al Duncan took my speaking business from ZERO to SIXTY in 2.5 months. I went from hearing, 'We don't have money for a speaker' to hearing, 'What is your fee?' Al knocked years off my learning curve in one of the most competitive industries in the world with his vast knowledge and experience. His lock-step approach to training and consultation propelled my business, busting the glass ceiling wide open."

www.brooksharper.com

Angela Ray

Actress, Author, Motivational Speaker

"While I have been coached and trained as a speaker, Al truly specialized in the business of speaking. He is passionate and knows how to guide a speaker to provide excellent service to a client, while also earning a substantial living."

www.angelaray.com/

Larry Jemison

Professional Speaker, Author

"Al is an awesome motivator. I have been afforded the opportunity to work with him on many projects and no matter what, he continuously finds ways to raise the bar. He has a great speaker presence without a doubt, but his solid business mind, and desire to take your group to new heights is what will impress you the most."

www.larryspeaks.com/

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