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It's Time to Sell Podcast: Strategies for 21st Century Selling


Jul 25, 2016

Today we have Deb Helfrich and Dr. Gary Sharpe, founders of Out-Thinking Parkinson’s. They focus on highlighting quality of life interventions for people affected by Parkinson's disease.

Dr Gary Sharpe, PhD is a scientist, engineer, writer and digital media expert, diagnosed with Early Onset Parkinson's Disease seven years ago. Deb Helfrich is a philosopher, author and wellness mentor who specializes in astute listening and keen observation. Together they are developing a method for recovering from Parkinson's disease. They also share their knowledge, philosophies and experience of more general wellness issues too.

In this episode, we talk in depth about the passion side of business and pursuing a business that feels right in our hearts and how it can drive us towards success.

Without further ado, here’s Deb and Gary.

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“In social media…you need to be a real, genuine person out to meet people.” @InsightsOccur @DrGarySharpe #ItsTimeToSell http://bit.ly/2a7Lv9v

“Putting your health first is what matters.” @InsightsOccur @DrGarySharpe #ItsTimeToSell http://bit.ly/2a7Lv9v

“How do you go about having a career while being true to yourself?” @InsightsOccur @DrGarySharpe #ItsTimeToSell http://bit.ly/2a7Lv9v

“Is it important to take online connections offline?” @InsightsOccur @DrGarySharpe #ItsTimeToSell http://bit.ly/2a7Lv9v

 

Show notes

[02:45] Building relationships

[08:57] Be authentic

[10:28] Trust is the cornerstone of all relationships

[14:42] How Out-Thinking Parkinson’s started

[19:12] Put your health first

[19:58] Use what you have and build a business around what you’re passionate about

[24:14] Surrounding yourself with the right people

[30:00] My story

[38:54] From online to offline connections

[43:11] People sell people

[44:14] Advice on how to keep your pipeline full

[48:00] From friends to clients and vice versa

Mentions

Check out Dr. Sharpe’s latest video update, Out-Dancing Parkinson’s Disease.

Connect with them through their website at http://www.outthinkingparkinsons.com/ or their Facebook page

Connect with Dr. Gary Sharpe through Twitter, @DrGarySharpe and LinkedIn

Connect with Deb Helfrich through Twitter, @InsightsOccur and LinkedIn

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