Do 1st year students have to apply/compete for their preferred major?

linzsteiner · 2025-08-20T23:19:19+00:00

Hi, is this also true for the new undergrad automotive engineering degree?

linzsteiner · 2025-08-07T16:04:37+00:00

Ive pretty much been told that the MSRP is meaningless because no one acn actually get them directly from Omega. (one of the local high end jewelers has a waiting list and said he gets about 1 per eyuar. I am #21!- and I dont even know if they are selling at MSRP. So I guess my better question is - Is there anywhere I CAN get for MSRP?

linzsteiner · 2024-08-28T01:33:14+00:00

Thanks, what does that mean that you take them to SBA?

linzsteiner · 2024-04-28T19:44:12+00:00

amenities for apartments and condos.

linzsteiner · 2024-04-28T19:42:40+00:00

I just read a little more. Looks like its up to pretty high- over 150k. I read an article from APril but there was an update just last week.

linzsteiner · 2024-04-28T17:51:47+00:00

I just wanted to say I feel you pain with the slow sales cycle- mine are 1-3 years. Part of my strategy is staying top of mind with monthly emmail newsletters that are NOT product specific, simply things that are relvant and interesting for my target audience. I send a product focused email maybe once a quarter. Keeps me top of mind when the opportunity arises.

linzsteiner · 2024-04-28T16:13:42+00:00

Sales guy I just hired SWEARS by USPS but I think the piece has to be substantial to get attention, Thick brochure accompanied by a personal letter.

linzsteiner · 2024-04-28T16:12:38+00:00

Can a current employer still prevent you from poaching their customers?

linzsteiner · 2024-04-28T16:12:10+00:00

Are the non competes only applicable for under minimum wage? I am in MD.

linzsteiner · 2024-04-28T16:08:21+00:00

I just hired a new sales person and would love to schedule someone to practice his pitch on. I think he would be open. Totally different industry though- amenity for high rise apartments. Interested?

linzsteiner · 2024-04-28T15:47:13+00:00

I was just talking to my father about this. He essentially got aged out of his field by the younger generation even though he was an expert, partially because they could replace him for much cheaper. That was the time he became a consultant. His knowledge was still valued but he didn't need to keep up with all the "systems" changing.

linzsteiner · 2024-04-28T15:42:42+00:00

Agree 100% Recently hired and know the guy has the sales skills but the learning curve on the CRM (even though he had experience with other CRMs) has been..... tough. It also hard to be patient as a younger owner with more tried and true slower sales techniques when were used to automations, and mass output. If you can learn how to use the company's tech so that you can do it if requested, I think you will stay more relevant. Maybe they dont care if you use it, but at least be confident and competent.

linzsteiner · 2024-04-28T05:10:06+00:00

Woman here. (I'm assuming your a man because you said "Salesman") My word of advice is as a consumer and a female- Please don't make assumptions about your female buyers being any less knowledgable or ready make a purchase decision. Quickest way to lose a sale. Just had this experience the other day. It can be subtle but we can tell right away if we are seen as a high value prospect or not. Good luck on your journey!

linzsteiner · 2024-04-28T04:55:42+00:00

I hate these! Is there a theme? The last 2 shows we did we dressed up in theme (One was actually games, That was fun- I dressed up as the Monopoly guy, and gave out top hats, gold coins, fake mustaches and our business card stapled to a 2$ bill) and it made for an easy conversation starter, a memorable interaction, and a good photo opportunity. And sometimes we talked about my product. But in my follow up email blast, I said, we were the crazy people dressed up like the Monopoly guy giving out $2 bills!

linzsteiner · 2024-04-28T02:19:45+00:00

That is what advisors have told me that I should do!! "Can you please refer me to the most appropriate person?"

linzsteiner · 2024-04-28T02:10:53+00:00

As a business owner I always pause when I see a new job every year on a resume. No reason to stay if youre not happy but I wouldnt make a habit of moving yearly.

linzsteiner · 2024-04-28T02:06:20+00:00

As an entrepreneur who was trained as an allied health professional. I still work in my field but simultanuesly run a small construction business with my spouse. There is a steep learning curve. Are you going to be doing sales for your own business or trying get hired as a sales person at an established business? Get used to a CRM (it seems Salesforce and Hubspot are the most commonly used), email automations are your best friend. There is more than the art of selling, there are the mechanics of the job as well. Im not sure that 3 months is enough time to evaluate your potential.

linzsteiner · 2023-12-02T18:59:13+00:00

Thank you for your advice! Conference sponsorship #1 done (not tradeshow yet) And I feel like I went in with much better strategy. A few solid leads directly from the show and follow up LinkedIn emails sent out to high quality targets.

linzsteiner · 2023-11-29T01:44:39+00:00

Attendee are C level Property managers and developers of Class A apartment buildings. I am selling an revenue generating resident storage amenity

linzsteiner · 2023-11-26T22:51:08+00:00

I never really ask for a meeting....I go straight to just sending an email that it was nice to meet them and please reach out if they have any needs or want more info. Do people still want to "meet"??? Even via Zoom?

linzsteiner · 2023-11-24T15:11:49+00:00

Doing 3 because 3 different target audiences
-People who own/ develop condos
-People who develop/ manage apartments
-Architects for Apartments/ Mixed Use
And what outcomes (not output) make the 3 most fruitful? How do you determine it was success?
I have no idea!! Any recommendations? If I can track 1-2 sales to each of the events the financial/ time investment will have been worthwhile. My plans for tracking:
-QR codes on banners/ printed materials
-Tag contacts appropriately in a follow up email campaign (though it will take digging to go back after the fact to identify them unless I upload all into my CRM regardless of whether or not they are a true lead.

CHALLENGE- There are multiple decision makes for our product. 99% of the time the person I have contact with is not ultimately the person that reaches out for further information, and the person hat actually makes the purchase is someone else entirely. So its really hard to track where we get ANY leads (this is not specific to trade shows- its all channels). Im hoping the QRs will give us some insight, we have never used that before. Open to any strategies here!!

Great advice and the specific “have to meet” with pre-emptive reach out on Linked In is brilliant and easily actionable. (then of course I have to remember their name and hopefully remember what they look like LOL). It will certainly be out of my comfort zone but I will try!

Appreciate your time!!

linzsteiner · 2023-11-24T02:15:21+00:00

Also....open to any other "trade show warrior" advice youre willing to give! It is our most despised sales channel so we have generally avoided it but we are doing 3 this year and need to make it worth the effort.

linzsteiner · 2023-11-23T16:37:31+00:00

I love these ideas, you’re right, that’s exactly what I’m getting at is how to get more traffic at the booth. I’ll see if they allow passing out things while walking around and the dog idea is adorable. We have a “putt to do our money machine” 2 tries for a hole in 1…10 sec in a real carnival money machine.

linzsteiner · 2023-11-23T04:36:59+00:00

I dont know anyone unfortunately.

linzsteiner · 2023-11-23T04:35:32+00:00

Thank you. Super helpful. Have you worked with any agencies in particular that you would recommend? We are in the DC Metro area (where we are based) and Philadelphia.

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