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baxtertea2075

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Mar 26, 2008 7:06 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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When I was thinking about starting a business until now, I have had "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill with me at all time. When things were going rough, I looked to it for inspiration. I, like anyone starting a business, have had roadblocks on the way. The process is stressful and this quote from his book kept me energized and focused. "Every adversity, every failure, and every heartache carried with it the seed of an equivalent or a greater benefit." Those words really helped me when I felt like giving up!

What books have you found to be inspiration?

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Lisa Liberatore
Baxter Tea Company
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Clozer

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Mar 26, 2008 9:08 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Hmmm... this is mine. Check it out and I hope you like it.

Clozer: The Game of Sales

Easy, fun and affordable Sales Training.

Would you like to increase your income? Learn selling techniques for Auto Sales, Real Estate, Advertising, Retail Sales and more. This Business Simulation Board Game provides real responses to real objections, with dozens of effective closing tips and techniques enabling you to "Close the Deal." Learn how to create "Urgency," and turn "I`ll think about it," into a closed deal, to making more money and having a great time doing it!

SALES MANAGERS - Empower your sales force with the tools to increase their Closing Ratio. Lower your sales force turnover and increase your bottom line by quickly training new sales staff.
SALES PEOPLE - Learn how to increase your income by closing more sales with the customers you see.
BUSINESS STUDENTS - Real life objection responses and Closing Techniques to prepare a student for the fast paced world of business and sales.
CONSUMERS - Learn how the professionals do business and prepare yourself for negotiating a better deal on a Car, House, Home Improvement or anything that would require negotiation techniques.

Clozer: The Game of Sales, is a cost effective system that allows you to quickly Master the Art of Sales, Closing and Selling Techniques

http://www.clozergame.com/

I wrote this originally as a book to train my salespeople then I morphed it into a board game. Imagine the love child of Trivial Pursuit and Monopoly with the subjects being closing and sales technique. It`s a lot of fun.

baxtertea2075

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Mar 27, 2008 5:20 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Thanks Clozer! That sounds like a great game with lots of wonderful information! I will definitely check it out.

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Lisa Liberatore
Baxter Tea Company
www.baxtertea.com

MrMusicHead

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Mar 28, 2008 10:55 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Robert Kiyosaki`s books and CDs are continual favorites. (Rich Dad Poor Dad, Rich Dad`s Guide to Investing, Retire Young Retire Rich, etc.) I`ve returned to them time and again over the years to keep me inspired and focused on building my assets and lowering my liabilities.

besthealth

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Mar 29, 2008 6:00 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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I love to read so I have a variety of books........ My favorite books that inspire me are the Bible, The Secret, The Power of Intention, The Seven Laws of Attraction and Awaken the Giant Within among others. Each book has a special way of motivating me in a different way - yet they all have a common message - your thoughts are quite powerful.

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Take each day, mold it and make it yours.......

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PowerSayings

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Sep 14, 2010 1:29 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Try using inspirational quotes instead of reference books.

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Be inspired and impress others - www.PowerSayings.com

Jodesa

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Jan 08, 2011 8:50 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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I recommend The 4-Hour Work by Timothy Ferris. It a good book that not only has some humor but has tons of practical advice to help you become more productive. I think some of the ideas found there are really essential. conversion optimization l ventrillo

infinique3

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Mar 13, 2011 7:17 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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My favourite is really Think And Grow Rich and Who Moved My Cheese. It's a great start and must read of all Entrepreneurs.

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tully

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jeresteem99

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Dec 13, 2011 2:10 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Great point Sylvie-This is a wonderful list of books in English wish is about self esteem. I love to read and often wonder on how many great books I miss out on because I only know English. And, of course, these types of lists are great for generating debate on which books should be included that weren't selected.

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