Have you ever worked a job where you felt so emotionally bombed that you were afraid of showing up at work the next day? Have you ever had a rejection so visceral that you sat on the curb for 90 minutes demoralized, contemplating your life? You ask yourself “why am I doing this job?”. A voice of self-doubt whispers “maybe this …
Recruitment in Multi-Level Marketing Companies
*Begin story* “Hey Ryan do you want to meet up for a coffee?” “Sure!” Ryan enters the coffee shop with the individual expecting to just chat.
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One day, I received an email like this one below. I agreed, and it turned into this:
Entrepreneurship Is Not For Everyone
It’s no doubt that entrepreneurs are the rock stars of our decade. They are considered to be the coolest, richest, most courageous people defeating all odds to put their products in the market. People seem to talk about Steve Jobs more than Stephen Harper! Now, ‘entrepreneur’ is a pretty broad term. I mean, even those working at Multi-Level Marketing companies call themselves entrepreneurs. In …
My Graduation Goal
In my first year at university, I had set a clear goal for myself. To get into the co-op program, get 20 months of work experience, graduate, enter the workforce, and land the highest paying job possible. (Yes, that post was actually three years ago!) From that, I set benchmarks. I met with graduating co-ops and politely asked what their starting salaries …
Legal Training For Door-To-Door Salespeople
As part of our training I’m learning some of the laws around working with door-to-door salespeople. If you knock on a door that has a no-solicitation sign, that is considering trespassing. Door-to-door salespeople have to be licensed by the province. They must show their license upon request. Usually they are wearing an ID card around their neck. If you tell a salesperson …
Vivint Company Overview
Here’s an overview of the company I’m working with over the Summer. Name: Vivint Size: 8000 employees Industry: Smart Home Technology Headquarters: Provo, Utah # of Customers: 1 million, spread between US and Canada
“Goals”
I think setting goals is important but more than often I find myself placing my self-worth in the achievement of them. As business students, we become obsessed with results and asking ourselves “How does this add value?” In psychology, being in a flow state is defined as full immersion and enjoyment in a present activity. It is being in the …