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May 31st, 2011
The Sanctuary on Camelback offers the perfect setting for group meetings and events. Robert Van Arlen exclusively offers programs to improve your team, business unit or organization’s ability to achieve their goals. Robert is a coach to CEOs, athletes and entertainers on the topic of focus. He is known for his ability to help organizations find additional channels to build revenue. At the Sanctuary on Camelback, Robert will provide keynote speeches for sales conferences, leadership training and team-building programs.
To learn more about Robert Van Arlen’s partnership with the Sanctuary Resort, visit www.sanctuaryoncamelback.com/meetings/vanarlan.php.
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May 24th, 2011
 Some conferences are unique because of their sheer size and others because of what types of products and services the company offers. The SkyMall convention last week provided me an opportunity to learn about a highly innovative company based in Phoenix. SkyMall is much more than a magazine. The company compiles unique products and helps airlines and hotel partners build greater loyalty with their customers. Last week’s conference was synergy in action as the company unveiled technology and strategies to continue to create opportunities for its partners. It was enjoyable to relate music to loyalty. What a powerful concept!
Tags: keynote speaker, motivational keynote speaker
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May 18th, 2011
The new technology with smart phones and iPads provides an opportunity for sales teams to take their relationship game to another level. Combine this technology with social media, and you’ll create a natural competitive edge that may allow you to catch your competition snoozing. As a business keynote speaker, I’m helping my entire client base to strategically position themselves as experts in their industries.
Relationship building in the past took place during dinners, events or when you visited client offices. Now you can introduce your entire company to your clients in a way like never before. Technology today offers the opportunity to communicate with real-time video chat. This power allows you to truly understand your client’s opportunities and challenges, which you may help solve. On a personal note, social media allows sales teams the ability to build relationships that go beyond business. Although this is a new frontier with many legal concerns, the upside, if strategically and correctly positioned, can lead to immediate, sustainable growth.
For more on this topic, send your inquires to Robert Van Arlen, Business Keynote Speaker, at info @ robertvanarlen.com or post a reply.
Tags: customer service, sales, technology
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March 7th, 2011
I’ve heard of a few creative names, but I recently connected with a guy who exudes a certain style and creativity. I’ve known about him and have seen him in passing, but never knew what he was passionate about. As I was out one day at a restaurant, I saw this guy named Swift. We both nodded a greeting, and later he came over to speak to me, and we determined very quickly that we both love music creation. I use it in my work and he is a producer. Now that we’ve gotten to know each other, I asked him where the name Swift came from and what it stands for. He told me that his mother named him Swift, and it stands for Success Will Indeed Follow Tragedy. As a speaker and coach, this moved me as a power concept. This past year for many people was, and this new year will be, a year of personal tragedy. I do believe that success follows tragedy. Whenever I’m down, and I mean down, I realize the most important thing is that there is nowhere to go but up!
Tags: Motivational, success, tragedy
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February 28th, 2011
Focus plus effort equals results. Why do we lose focus? It’s an interesting combination, but simply put, our thoughts are in the wrong place. Our thoughts drive our ability to achieve goals and actions. The way we think can push us to opportunity or it can close the door to opportunity. Every second, hour and minute counts when it comes to goals. When we watch our favorite sports teams, we have high expectations for their focus and effort. We get angry when they fail to win against teams that we believe they should beat.
If you believe you deserve to be successful, focus on improving your game with perfect daily practice. Chip away each day during your primetime, by eliminating all distractions. No one thing or person should stop you from achieving your success, but you must zero in on your goals.
Remember, every second, minute, hour, day, week and month counts. They all add value to your success equation, and once they are gone, you can’t make them up.
Tags: accountability, focus, goals
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February 18th, 2011
On February 22nd, I will be speaking to some of the most successful CEOs and business owners in the state of Arizona. BCA is a well-known organization that helps their members stay on top of the latest techniques to grow in their markets. I’m excited about this opportunity and look forward to igniting BCA with a highly engaging program.
Tags: business keynote speakers, Professional Keynote Speaker, Robert Van Arlen
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February 14th, 2011
If you are in sales, the bottom line is to exploit your differences. What makes you a stand-out? If you have any sort of competition, they are attempting to be different than you. My friend, Seth Joyner, former NFL player, states it this way: “If you’re not getting better, your competition is definitely looking for ways to improve.” The question is, why did you get in the business or career you are in? What do you want to get out of the business? How can you become a specialist who is an expert at their craft? You have to look at what you are doing and develop a differentiation plan.
Tags: bottom line, competition, differences, improve, stand out
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February 3rd, 2011
On February 9th, I will be speaking to 50 financial advisors on how to build their practices with both Focus and Engagement. Professional financial advisors are in the business of building relationships. I will introduce techniques to build meaningful immediate relationships with their prospective clients. I will also be introducing my new goal-setting process to keep them focused.
Tags: engagement, focus, Senior Advisory Group
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January 31st, 2011
If you are in sales, the bottom-line is never go a day, week or month without selling something. This is defined by your sales cycle. If you have an immediate sales cycle, you need to close business daily. If you have a slightly longer sales cycle, each week will get you there or you will close business multiple times per week. If you are closing big ticket items that produce over $10,000 in income for each sale, you should never go blank in a month. There are those who sell for companies that may have sales cycles that go for months, so whatever your period is, you have to post something during that period. The key is to never miss a cycle period. When you do, it turns a great week or month into an average one.
Tags: bottom line, closing, sales, sales cycle
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January 27th, 2011
My message this year is simple, and that is focus. I have been coaching numerous individuals over the past year, and I’ve found that a common critical issue is a lack of focus. There is always an opportunity to do other things that are exciting, but if they are not what you need for financial resources, let them go. I’ve learned that lesson myself. Distractions are goal killers. Focus is a goal igniter. Write out your focus plan for 2011. This involves everything you need to do to be the best at your practice. Think of it this way — would you go to a doctor or lawyer who was not focused? We love experts and specialists, so become an expert yourself.
Robert Van Arlen is a motivational speaker, author and strategic business coach. He uses music to inspire and engage audiences during keynote speeches. Robert also provides strategic coaching to individuals and businesses worldwide. To contact Robert Van Arlen, call (480) 767-7974.
Tags: commitment, focus, ignite
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