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War Stories

Sales Tips from the Trenches

War Stories are a collection of true stories based on the experiences of investment marketing and sales professionals. Click on any story below or let us hear from you if you would like to share a war story of your own.

The Visitation from New York City

Research Can Impart 20/30 Vision

Research Builds a Blueprint for a Winning Finals

A Tale of Two Strangers

Know Your Audience — The Professor

Know Your Audience — The Student

Know Your Audience — The Chauvinist

The Deciding Vote

You Can Judge a Book by Its Cover

Time on the Phone Saves Time on the Plane

Beware False Customization

All Consultants Are Not Created Equal

Let’s “Just Talk”

Time’s Up!

Small Details, Big Consequences

The Power Of Passion

On the Merits of Throwing Away the Script

Asked and Answered

Low-Tech, High-Touch

Call On Me…. I Know!

Creating an Attentive Environment

What You Don’t Learn On The Golf Course…

“But You All Sound Exactly Alike…”

When Bringing in the Big Guns Backfires

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