Last week I had the pleasure to talk to Brendan Anderson and Jeffrey Kadlic on their show for Evolution Capital Partners’ show The Second Stage. We discussed about relationships and how successful entrepreneurs thrive on them. In our chat I brought up “the importance of focusing on the practical soft skills, when it comes to driving new business and creating a successful culture”
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If anyone can do it simply by putting up a website, then going global means being strategic about the markets you enter. If international customers are engaging with your company for the first time by way of social media or your website, going global means creating a website that speaks directly to that audience. Your website will be accessible to eyes overseas. Use it to demonstrate brand agility by not only being live in other countries but also achieving a lasting presence in every major city around the world.
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Benjamin von Seeger 
A debut guide that shows how to succeed in business while really trying. In this primer for budding entrepreneurs, Von Seeger lays out some ground rules for success, taken from what he calls his “well-executed career.” Von Seeger, a multi-lingual native of Germany who’s worked for many years as a salesman, mainly for telecommunications companies, writes that he intends this compact guide as “a tool for those seeking to learn and follow in my footsteps.” The most important ingredients in his recipe for sales success, he says, are relationships, confidence, and “emotional intelligence.”
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From Blue Ink Review From the very first page of The Rival: Play the Game, Own the Hustle, Power in Competition, Longevity in Collaboration, author Benjamin Von Seeger sums up business success with a single word: relationships. “Relationships matter more now than they ever did,” writes the senior sales executive with Miami-based BVS Consulting. “What people think of you today will impact the work they are willing to pursue with you tomorrow.” In the corporate world, he says, emotional intelligence—the ability to help others relate to you—trumps everything else.
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From Foreword Reviews By Barry Silverstein With candor and credibility, this book offers sage advice to those starting out in the business world. Reflecting on his own career, global business consultant Benjamin Von Seeger offers sagacious advice to both novice and experienced business leaders in The RiVal. Von Seeger, who runs his own consulting firm and lectures at universities, had a distinguished career in sales for nearly two decades. He distills that experience into a tightly constructed, well-wrought book that intermingles his own stories with practical, level-headed advice. The unusual title is a reference to a business competitor as “a rival.”…
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Whether you’re a senior executive, a young entrepreneur or a student just entering into the workforce, today’s business landscape is more complex, competitive and difficult to navigate than ever before — and there is certainly no shortage of barriers to overcome to achieve a successful career. Fortunately, telecom industry veteran Benjamin Von Seeger’s new book, “The RiVal,” provides a comprehensive roadmap to help you get ahead. “The RiVal” reflects upon Von Seeger’s 20 years of business experience and outlines key strategies and tactics that professionals can use to develop loyal business relationships and stand out amongst their competition. Von Seeger’s professional resume…
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By Lori Alcala If the thought of grabbing a flight for yet another customer meeting has you feeling lazy, you might want to reconsider opting for that Skype or other virtual call. You see, even though sitting in your office is a lot easier and less expensive than trekking to the airport and spending the night in a hotel, staying put could end up costing you much more when it comes to customer value.
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With all corners of the world now connected, you’re operating in a global business environment—whether you know it or not. Take this quiz to see if you have the qualities needed to succeed on the global stage—and get a free excerpt from my new book, The Rival: Play the Game, Own the Hustle, Power in Competition, Longevity in Collaboration.
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