Melissa Whitaker needs your help to win a GRANT!

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Melissa D. Whitaker

Chase is giving away $250,000 to 12 small businesses.

We want to be able to help your business grow more!

Help us create more jobs and create growth for you. . . .

What would MWI do with $250,000 dollars?

Melissa Whitaker International would take the funds and invest in additional staff and technology that would lead to continued financial growth. Additional staff allows for more classes offered. Each business we are able to assist sees increased revenue after training and coaching of their staff. Growth for us has an exponential affect as we work to grow other businesses, plus personal growth of participants as a life-long career investment. The $250,000 investment will result in millions of revenue and jobs to our communities.

We need your help to win a $250,000 grant! We need 250 votes in 2 weeks!!!

Please take one moment of your time to help us be eligible for the grant.

3 Easy Steps:

1. Click here: https://www.missionmainstreetgrants.com/business/detail/26226

2. Click the “Vote” button.

3. *Sign into Facebook to confirm identity.

*You will get a pop-up that clarifies that Chase and/or Google (proud sponsor) will not be sharing that information or using it to contact you.

Thank you so much for your help!

Melissa D. Whitaker

How do you handle feeling powerless?

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Melissa D. Whitaker

Everyone needs to watch the YouTube video link below: “Look at yourself after watching this”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc4HGQHgeFE

Sometimes we each feel powerless. Kind of like the guy with no arms and legs in the video link above. He is awkward to look at and most people look at him and think that he would not amount to much. But he took what little was given to him and made it big. Those are decisions that we have to make inside ourselves. Only ourselves.

We take the constraints that the company we work for (or life) puts on us and we act like we have no arms and legs. However, this guy chose to see it as opportunity to see how much he could do without arms and legs. So instead flip it around and say, “How much can I do despite all these decisions the company is making that seem to cut me off?”

So often we want to be angry at some of the decisions and actions of our company and people around us for what is going on. But maybe we need to think outside the box – who says that you could not think of better ways of doing something? Take what you don’t like and say, “How can I make this better?”

I hope this adds some inspiration and perspective for you today — “Be an inspiration to Others”

Register Now: Need Help Training Your New Sales People?

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Melissa D. Whitaker

Melissa Whitaker International (MWI) and Pros Elite Group have been asked many times over the past couple of years for a “New Hire” Sales training class that can be instructor led – but webinar based. So if you have new hires and need help training them to hit the ground running, please click on the link below to read more about (and register) the upcoming MWI’S ELITE SALES ACADEMY class being held August 12th – 16th 8:30am – 12:30pm CDT. A sales workbook will be sent to each registered attendee before the class starts.

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e7vy8eq282ffb735&llr=wtluzdmab

Some testimonials from the June class:

“Melissa Whitaker expertly walked us through all of the key steps to making successful
prospecting calls. The various role playing scenarios combined with
constructive group feedback helped to sharpen my pitch and cater each call to
who I am speaking with. She was thorough, professional and knew how to
keep things entertaining in a sometimes difficult webinar environment.”
– Ben Pearson, Account Manager. Rival Office Solutions.

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Need Help Training Your “New Hire” Sales People?

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Melissa D. Whitaker

Melissa Whitaker International (MWI) and Pros Elite Group have been asked many times over the past couple of years for a “New Hire” Sales training class that can be instructor led – but webinar based. So if you have new hires and need help training them to hit the ground running, please click on the link below to read more about (and register) the upcoming MWI’S ELITE SALES ACADEMY class being held June 17th – 21st 8:30am – 12:30pm CDT. A sales workbook will be sent to each registered attendee before the class starts.

http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=wtluzdmab&oeidk=a07e7bljzx4473d3b54

“I loved the role playing & being put on the spot. It’s awkward & tough, but it will only make it easier when we are out on our own. After many days in training, it helps a lot to have such an engaging & hilarious trainer. Thanks Melissa.”

Past Participant, Imaging Consultant

“I enjoyed Melissa’s in-depth knowledge of the Document Management Industry. I also enjoyed Melissa’s emphasis on sales & marketing. It has given me more insight on a strategy to become successful as a professional consultant.”

Past Participant, Imaging Consultant

Leaders Who Excel

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Melissa D. Whitaker

“Leaders serve as the enablers of talent, culture and results.” Glenn Llopis – Forbes Magazine

I am always fascinated by reading what very successful “leaders” have in common. Glenn Llopis wrote a really good article in Forbes Magazine on February 18, 2013 about the 15 things successful Leaders automatically do every day (link to article found below). I read through his article and agree on his in-depth points. Leaders have a large task at hand that is always revolving and challenging us in many different ways. If you are someone like me who is constantly thirsty for growth and knowledge – take a moment to read his article. If you are someone who wants to know how to become a better leader, this article is a great place to start.

The Most Successful Leaders Do 15 Things Automatically, Every Day