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In today’s fast-paced business environment, executives are expected to juggle an overwhelming number of priorities and responsibilities ranging from strategic planning to client meetings, risk assessments to crisis management and

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Don’t look now, but 2025 is already halfway in the books. Whether you and your sales team are ahead of target, stuck in a slump or somewhere in between, the

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How to stay productive through the ‘slow season’

For many sales professionals, June brings vacations, kids home from school, well-deserved time off, inevitable thunderstorms, and a notable dip in activity. Prospects are harder to reach, decision-makers are out

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Crushing imposter syndrome like a boss

What is the difference between the best compliment you’ve ever received and the best compliment you’ve ever received but didn’t believe? The difference was likely you. The difference was likely

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A Lesson from an “Old School” Seller

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Consider this your reminder: Administrative Professionals Day is April 23

This year marks EA Direct Connect’s fifth-annual luncheon, where we honor Central Florida’s administrative professionals with exceptional food, drinks, camaraderie and swag. At EA Direct Connect, we deliver the best

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Ask the Experts: Crafting an action plan for poor sales performance

Don’t look now, but we’re already into the second quarter of 2025. The first quarter is in the books and, if you’re like most sellers and sales leaders, you probably

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March is the time to reflect on your sales strategies

March Madness is a well-known term in sports, signifying the NCAA college basketball tournament — a thrilling, single-elimination, winner-take-all event. Beyond the basketball courts, March also brings the excitement of

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Ask Debbie Lundberg: Savy, Single and Sick of Questions

Hello Debbie! In February, many of my work, and personal, interactions had people asking me about my relationship and sometimes the inquiries were difficult to address.  As an introvert who

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How to effectively qualify sales opportunities

If you’re reading this, you already know that sales can be a challenging business—constant rejections, numerous dead ends, endless price quotes and proposals that often don’t lead to anything. It’s

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How Sales Managers and Salespeople Can Thrive in 2025

As the new year begins you (hopefully) have drafted and are preparing to implement a plan to increase sales and drive revenue, in 2025. Take a moment to survey the ever-changing

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Traversing long-term traumatically impacted people & conversations kindly 

By Loran Jarrett, DBA, and Debbie Lundberg, MBA  Educators, Entrepreneurs and Hurricane Helene/Milton Home Loss Victims You hear about it on the news or through a friend of a friend

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