I have been reading a few professional development books. One book by Daniel H. Pink, titled “To Sell is Human” discusses how we are all in sales. Regardless of our position and career choice, we all sell to others. If you’re in a professional industry such as the medical field, doctors need to sell patients on the importance of taking medicine, exercising etc. Other careers sell people on their services and then, of course, there are the traditional sales of goods and products.
Daniel Pink explains that the most effective salespeople are people who fall in the middle of being extroverts and introverts.
Click the link for a quick assessment to find out where you are in the spectrum.
Ultimately the best tool that we all have for networking and helping your business grow is developing the art of good conversation. This comes from learning to be comfortable with talking to new people. And yes, this skill is learned by everyone. The most successful conversationalist finds something in common with every person they talk too.
Starting a conversation is the toughest part. I have learned over the years, not only in the Chamber world but also when I served as president of a woman’s organization that we always can find something in common with another person.
- Don’t multitask
- Give complete attention at the start of and through the entire conversation.
- This means put your phone away and make and keep eye contact.
- Embrace Small Talk – go with the flow.
- I have found that small talk is how we find the commonalities which will lead to a deeper conversation.
- Stay away from the standard “what do you do?” or “Where are you from?” opening questions. Instead, lead with “What passion projects are you working on?” or “What gets you up in the morning?”
- Do not stop listening.
- Ask questions
- Use open-ended questions.
- Ask more questions.
- Be Nice
- This seems obvious but doesn’t neglect it.
- SMILE: Walk into a conversation with a smile
- Open body language
- Handshake – be sure to use a firm handshake.
- Let the other person do the talking
- Listen!
- Great conversationalists listen more than they talk.
- Stephen Covey said: Listen with the intent to understand, do not listen with the intent to reply.
- Be prepared to be amazed.
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February 5 - Chamber Day @ the Legislature
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February 13 - State of the City Luncheon
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February 20, 2019 - Business After Hours
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March 13 - 99th Annual Chamber Banquet
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You are invited to join us for the the
99th Annual
Chamber Awards Banquet
Wednesday March 13
6 - 8 pm
@ Mountain View Barn
6 - 6:30 pm Social
6:30 pm Dinner
7 - 8 pm Awards
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Showcase for Commerce is coming - Register for a booth
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Congratulations
Signed, Sealed & Delivered
on being named Business of the Week.
We appreciate your Chamber membership
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Friday, January 25 - National Drug Week Live Facetime event
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South Central Community Action will be hosting a Live Facebook Event.
Friday, January 25
1 PM
Facebook Live
This week is
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week
, a week meant to help squash popular myths about some of the most popular drugs in our area.
If you have teachers, parents, school administrators, city officials, etc who have questions and can't get away from their desks THIS IS THEIR TIME! (Rural county areas I am looking at you!)
Our experts will share information and answer questions about alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and opioid experts questions about stats, risks, etc.
For example, did you know more than a third of our teens in South Central Idaho have already tried alcohol, and about 8 percent admit to binge drinking in the last 30 days? Why is that such a big deal? Teenagers are already more likely to participate in risky behaviors and alcohol only worsens the chances of those activities becoming dangerous. Binge drinking can also lead to alcohol poisoning or overdose.
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Monday January 28 - Online Marketing Training
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Online Marketing Training
Most companies waste an enormous amount of money on their marketing because they haven’t taken the time to truly clarify their messaging. If you want to have a business and brand that stands out in your market, you won’t want to miss this two hour class!
Monday January 28th
3 - 5pm
College of Southern Idaho - Health Science & Human Services Building, Room #154
Cost: $89.00
For more information or registration assistance, please contact our Workforce Training Center at (208) 732-6310.
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Tax Updates for Small Business
Tuesday, January 29
6 - 8 PM
College of Southern Idaho, Taylor Building , Room 247
Operating a business?
Or just want to know how the new tax reform will impact you personally?
Then join us on January 29th From 6-8PM
We'll talk about key tax strategies for your small business.
Including how the 20% Qualified Business Income deduction affects you and your business.
The new tax reform has a significant impact on M & E expenses, divorce settlements, and many others --both, business and personal.
The class is one jam-packed session with valuable tax strategies.
Mariana Fieraru is our trainer (see attached bio).
If you operate a business, or think about starting one, you can't afford to miss this tax class!
(Bonus: the first 10 people to sign up will get a free OBI Report)
Speaker(s): Mariana Fieraru
Co-Sponsor(s): OBI Leadership Training
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Have you ever considered being a police officer or working in the field of law enforcement by didnt know how to get started?
Join the Police Department for an information session.
Wednesday, January 30
6 pm
@ Jerome Public Library
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Small Business Development Center
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Revenue Generation
2nd Monday of Every Month
6 - 8 PM
@ College of Southern Idaho
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The Idaho Small Development Center is offering a training series on revenue generation through the sales process. Perfect for employees, managers, owners, new businesses, inventors, realtors, salesmen, and anyone else looking to increase their knowledge on sales. Speakers will include local chamber members, including our own Megan Fleshman.
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Saturday February 2 - 14th Annual Crab Feast
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February 19 - CSI Workforce Training
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Advancing a Problem Solving Culture Training:
Does your team need to solve problems quickly and efficiently? Depending on the industry, as many as 61% of supervisors lack the appropriate problem solving skills needed to drive results. The course will provide your supervisors with the confidence needed to resolve daily problems and effectively manage their workday.
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
2:30 - 5:00 PM
College of Southern Idaho
Health Science & Human Services Building, Room #236
Cost: $149.00
For more information or registration assistance, please contact our Workforce Training Center at (208) 732-6310.
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February 21 - Jerome High School Career Fair
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JHS would love your business to join us at Career Discovery 2019
February 21, 2019
8:10 AM - 11:50 AM
Our career fair will host approximately 1,200 students who are eager to learn about careers and the training necessary to work in these careers. Please either complete the online or paper copy of the registration form by February 8, 2019. We look forward to having you join us!
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Mountain View Barn Specials
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Mountain View Barn
Daily Specials
969-0784
Come join us for Daily Specials and browse through our unique selection of vendors.
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Wednesday January 23
Reuben Sandwich, Mexican Bean Soup, Fruit Salad, Cookie
Thursday January 24
Taco Thursday, Mexican Pinto Bean Soup, Tacos - Pulled Pork, Carne Asada, Shrimp, Mexican Green Salad, Mexican Brownie
Thursday Evening
Chicken Enchilada, Tacos - Pulled Pork, Carne Asada, Shrimp - Comes with Salad bar, roll
Friday January 25
Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich, Farmhouse Corn Chowder, Green Salad, Sugar Cookies
Friday Evening
New York Strip Steak, Burgers, Comes with Salad Bar, roll, vegetable, dessert.
Saturday & Sunday
Breakfast all day . Soup and Sandwich
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Stephanie's Canine Massage Discount
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Check out this offer from Stephanie's Canine Massage.
10% off on Gift Certificates
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High Noon has something coming that is big, huge, gigantic, monstrous!
Stay tuned for next week's exciting announcement.
We are now distributors for Carhartt jackets, sweatshirts, pants, etc. Contact us for more details.
That’s All Folks
Thanks,
Uncle Tom
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The Jerome Chamber is proud to partner with Constant Contact and to offer our members a discount on a email marketing platform. Save up 25%
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Tune in weekly for Chamber Chats
- 94.7 FM / 1400 AM BUCK Friday's @ 7:45 AM
- la Perrona 99.1 FM
- HOT 100 FM Wednesday @ 7:50 AM
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Are you seeking talented individuals to join your team?
Chamber Members can post your employment opportunities on our website.
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Chamber members can add Press Releases to the Chamber Website by using the member login.
Contact me for more details.
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Thank you for your support
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Board of Directors:
- Carl McEntarffer , Jerome Rec District- President
- Randy King, D.L. Evans Bank - President Elect
- Soyna Haines, United Way - Secretary
- Cindy Morgado, Fairway Independent Mortgage
- Angela Hickmon, ICCU
- Brian Bridwell, Jerome School District
- Kim Lee, Lee Family Broadcasting
- Anna Dovenmuehler, CSI
- Lisa Burkhart, St. Luke's Jerome
- Ben Crouch, Northside Journal
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Ambassador Committee Officers:
- Markus Lively, Farmers Bank - President
- Kolbie Stauffer, Farmers Bank - Vice President
- Mary Ann Schiewe, SIRCOMM- Secretary
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Newsletter Submission Deadline
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Please have all submission in no later than Wednesday each week.
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