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Stop, Stop, Stop, Selling! 

Stop, Stop, Stop, Selling!

Recently, I turned up to hear how a group of customer-facing “Business Development Managers” (BDM’s) told the story of their business.  What happened was as I expected.   They immediately launched into what they do and the product/service they provide.   Why do they do this?   It’s where they’re comfortable and confident as product specialists.   It’s what […]

Three Steps to Increased Sales 

3 Steps to Increased Sales

It requires a great deal of planning, effort, and cost to finally get the opportunity to talk to a prospective customer in person or online. In recent years, there’s been a reluctance on behalf of people to meet up. Online conversations have helped facilitate such meetings, but obviously, It’s never a replacement for face-to-face engagement.  […]

Startups, always be Pitching!

Startups, always be Pitching!

ChatGPT is not so Scary Recently I attended a very interesting, informative, and influential summit which I have no doubt will guide in me how I think and what I do well in the future. Jeff Moran invited me to the Learnovation Global Learning Summit in the Aviva stadium.   “Words are a form of action, capable […]

ChatGPT is not so Scary!

ChatGPT is not so Scary!

ChatGPT is not so Scary Recently I attended a very interesting, informative, and influential summit which I have no doubt will guide in me how I think and what I do well in the future. Jeff Moran invited me to the Learnovation Global Learning Summit in the Aviva stadium.   “Words are a form of action, capable […]

It’s the Man from Geneva

It's the Man from Geneva

Why not avail of my FREE offer? Read on  I am sure you have noticed the advertisements on the television and radio about the “Man from Geneva”. No, it’s Aviva, the parent corrects the child.  I am never sure whether it’s the annoying advertisements, like the man from Aviva and the dozen more that are […]

Three tips to improve your communication skills

Three tips to improve your communication skills

I have an acquaintance who could talk/bore for Ireland. They never draw breath and allow anyone the opportunity to respond. It’s infuriating.   Nowadays, we’re inclined to say that a person like this is on some spectrum or other.  In the past, they were simply bad-mannered or full of their own importance, or both, perhaps?  Someone […]

Story Telling for Business People

Story Telling for Business People

(Once upon a Time …)  When I set up Aristo in 2008, I planned to offer myself to individuals and companies who needed to communicate better. I would be a presentation coach.  The experience I had gained as a business owner for over twenty years would stand to me, along with my fifteen years of […]

Retirement – Not For ME Yet!

Retirement - not for me yet!

Recently, I got a note from my Auditor telling me he was retiring.  If I am honest, it gave me a feeling of “what you are doing, Andrew? He is younger than you, and you are working away with no plan to retire anytime soon.”.  Hold on; retirement is not for me! I do not […]

People Love Stories – Stories Grow Businesses

People Love Stories - Stories Grow Businesses

The pleasure experienced by my clients when they realise that telling a simple, engaging story is the best way of explaining their business idea is a joy to behold.  They say it can’t be that simple, but it is.  A story well told will explain the problem you solve for prospective customers and inform them […]

Obey Stop Signs and Become a Great Speaker

Obey Stop Signs and Become a Great Speaker - Public Speaking

An observation I have had for some time is the inability of some people to bring a conversation or presentation to a conclusion.  I have a most annoying relative who talks continuously but never brings the conversation to a conclusion. I am sure you know similar people.  Show business:  How often have you read a […]