--- title: The Launchpad | SalesBoost (4) description: Increase Sales with Tips, Tricks, and Training (4) --- - 972-362-6633 - CONTACT US - [info@salesboost.com](mailto:info@salesboost.com) - [LOGIN](https://hospitality.salesboost.com/) Toggle navigation [![Image](https://salesboost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/salesboost_logo_header2.png)](https://salesboost.com) - Solutions - [Platform Tour](https://salesboost.com/platform-tour) - [Courses](https://salesboost.com/courses/) - [Case Studies](https://salesboost.com/case-studies) - Pricing - [Pricing for Individuals](https://salesboost.com/pricing-for-individuals/) - [Pricing for Teams](https://salesboost.com/pricing-for-teams/) - [Pricing for Organizations](https://salesboost.com/enterprise) - [Get a Quote](https://salesboost.com/get-a-quote/) - Resources - [Free Resources](https://salesboost.com/resources/) - [Our Blog](https://blog.salesboost.com) - [Press Releases](https://salesboost.com/in-the-news) - About Us - [Meet The Team](https://salesboost.com/our-team/) - [Advisory Board](https://salesboost.com/advisory-board/) - [Collaborators and Affiliates](https://salesboost.com/collaborators-and-affiliates) - [Contact Us](https://salesboost.com/contact-us/) - Get Started # The Launchpad Share this article: [mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/page/4](mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/page/4) ## [Tradeshow Effectiveness: Follow Up](https://blog.salesboost.com/tradeshow-effectiveness-follow-up) ## [Six tips to ensure a solid follow up plan](https://blog.salesboost.com/tradeshow-effectiveness-follow-up) Posted by [Carley Crose](https://blog.salesboost.com/author/carley-crose) on November 13, 2018 Share this article: [mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/tradeshow-effectiveness-follow-up](mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/tradeshow-effectiveness-follow-up) --- [![Tradeshow Effectiveness](https://blog.salesboost.com/hubfs/Tradeshow%20Effectiveness.png)](https://blog.salesboost.com/tradeshow-effectiveness-follow-up) Tradeshows and conference attendance are a staple in any sales or marketing role. Thousands of dollars (sometimes more) and countless hours of time go into planning, preparing and attending these shows. But what do you do with all of those connections and leads afterwards? If you don’t have a solid plan to follow up after a tradeshow, then all the work that went into attending is lost. Here are **6 tips to ensure solid follow up plan after a show**: [Read More](https://blog.salesboost.com/tradeshow-effectiveness-follow-up) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.salesboost.com/tradeshow-effectiveness-follow-up#comments-listing) ## [Every Moment Matters](https://blog.salesboost.com/every-moment-matters) ## [How to make a positive first impression](https://blog.salesboost.com/every-moment-matters) Posted by [Kirsten Olson](https://blog.salesboost.com/author/kirsten-olson) on August 16, 2018 Share this article: [mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/every-moment-matters](mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/every-moment-matters) --- [![SalesBoost_FirstImpressions (1)](https://blog.salesboost.com/hubfs/SalesBoost_FirstImpressions%20(1).png)](https://blog.salesboost.com/every-moment-matters) First impressions are made within seconds of meeting someone for the first time. In order to leave a lasting positive impression, follow these 7 simple steps and shine! 1. **Smile** –A genuine and confident smile can go a long way. Often times, your smile is the first thing that people notice about you.  2. **Proper Handshake** – Practice crafting the perfect handshake. You want to be firm but not too tight. Additionally, don’t be too delicate or flimsy. A proper handshake along with eye contact will show that your "professionality" and confidence!  3. **Eye Contact** – When speaking with someone, you want to make eye contact to show you are interested and engaged. Don’t let your eyes wander to other uninvolved people or your surroundings. 4. **Body Language** – This is especially important to show you are interested in the conversation. Open up your body and square your shoulders towards the person you are listening to or speaking with to confirm that you are captivated. And don’t forget about your posture.  5. **Dress to Impress **– Although this is not everything, the way you present yourself contributes to a positive first impression. Look good, feel good, build confidence! 6. **Introduce with Confidence **– Speak with confidence! Avoid words like "um" and "like.” In addition, it’s important to be aware of how fast or slowly you are speaking. For more tips on a professional into, click here to read our blog “You Only Have 30 Seconds.”  7. **Follow up **– Before ending the conversation, find a detail or topic that you can use to start a conversation next time. Inevitably you will meet again, and when you do, you want to be prepared. For a more formal follow up, write a thank you note to express how much you appreciated their time and that you look forward to meeting again in the future. A short and simple note goes a long way.    Learn how to you can take first impressions further  [![Take a Tour of SalesBoost](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2176852/5df38c68-6594-4a33-8994-e678edd94ce1.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2176852/5df38c68-6594-4a33-8994-e678edd94ce1) [Read More](https://blog.salesboost.com/every-moment-matters) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.salesboost.com/every-moment-matters#comments-listing) ## [6 Ways to Wow your Client with Proposals & Site Inspections](https://blog.salesboost.com/6-ways-to-wow-your-client-with-proposals-site-inspections) ## [Some things you know. Some more you should.](https://blog.salesboost.com/6-ways-to-wow-your-client-with-proposals-site-inspections) Posted by [Carley Crose](https://blog.salesboost.com/author/carley-crose) on August 08, 2018 Share this article: [mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/6-ways-to-wow-your-client-with-proposals-site-inspections](mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/6-ways-to-wow-your-client-with-proposals-site-inspections) --- [![SalesBoost_WowClient_0727 (1)](https://blog.salesboost.com/hubfs/SalesBoost_WowClient_0727%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.salesboost.com/6-ways-to-wow-your-client-with-proposals-site-inspections) Everyone wants to wow their clients. Well, everyone should anyway. However, whether your a novice or an expert, we can all fall victim to taking the easy path or even worse, complacency.  Our industry is just too competitive to allow for complacency and staying relevant and ahead of the competition is key. Here are six strategies that are easy to consume, and even easier to deploy to ensure your next proposal or site inspection exceeds expectations! [Read More](https://blog.salesboost.com/6-ways-to-wow-your-client-with-proposals-site-inspections) Topics: [optimization](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/optimization), [Progress](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/progress) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.salesboost.com/6-ways-to-wow-your-client-with-proposals-site-inspections#comments-listing) ## [Maximize Holiday Bookings](https://blog.salesboost.com/maximize-holiday-bookings) ## [Now is the time!  Make the most out of holiday business.](https://blog.salesboost.com/maximize-holiday-bookings) Posted by [Leslie Dunn](https://blog.salesboost.com/author/leslie-dunn) on July 17, 2018 Share this article: [mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/maximize-holiday-bookings](mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/maximize-holiday-bookings) --- [![Holiday-Parties-Linked-In](https://blog.salesboost.com/hubfs/Holiday-Parties-Linked-In.png)](https://blog.salesboost.com/maximize-holiday-bookings) [Read More](https://blog.salesboost.com/maximize-holiday-bookings) Topics: [holiday planning](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/holiday-planning) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.salesboost.com/maximize-holiday-bookings#comments-listing) ## [The Five P's of Optimizing your performance in Hospitality.](https://blog.salesboost.com/the-five-ps-of-optimizing-your-performance-in-hospitality) ## [Perfection is not one of them](https://blog.salesboost.com/the-five-ps-of-optimizing-your-performance-in-hospitality) Posted by [Gretta Brooks](https://blog.salesboost.com/author/gretta-brooks) on July 05, 2018 Share this article: [mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/the-five-ps-of-optimizing-your-performance-in-hospitality](mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/the-five-ps-of-optimizing-your-performance-in-hospitality) --- [![Five-P's-FB-1](https://blog.salesboost.com/hubfs/Five-P's-FB-1.png)](https://blog.salesboost.com/the-five-ps-of-optimizing-your-performance-in-hospitality) We know there are a lot of lists out there. But there's a good reason for that. Lists are informative, entertaining and easy to consume. Here's a list about something we know a lot about – optimizing your performance in the challenging and ever-changing world of hospitality.  [Read More](https://blog.salesboost.com/the-five-ps-of-optimizing-your-performance-in-hospitality) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.salesboost.com/the-five-ps-of-optimizing-your-performance-in-hospitality#comments-listing) ## [Sales Management Mastery: The Michael Scott Story](https://blog.salesboost.com/sales-management-mastery-the-michael-scott-story) ## [What "The Office" can teach us about being the best sales manager](https://blog.salesboost.com/sales-management-mastery-the-michael-scott-story) Posted by [Gretta Brooks](https://blog.salesboost.com/author/gretta-brooks) on June 29, 2018 Share this article: [mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/sales-management-mastery-the-michael-scott-story](mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/sales-management-mastery-the-michael-scott-story) --- [![Sales Management Horizontal 3](https://blog.salesboost.com/hubfs/Sales%20Management%20Horizontal%203.png)](https://blog.salesboost.com/sales-management-mastery-the-michael-scott-story) What can we say about Michael Scott that hasn't already been said? Most anyone who has enjoyed The Office likely has a healthy love/hate relationship with the often quirky Regional Manager. But anyone who knows the intricacies of sales management might recognize the method to Michael's madness. [Read More](https://blog.salesboost.com/sales-management-mastery-the-michael-scott-story) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.salesboost.com/sales-management-mastery-the-michael-scott-story#comments-listing) ## [Soldier, Firefighter, Pilot, and Event Planner?](https://blog.salesboost.com/soldier-firefighter-pilot-and-event-planner) ## [Event planner is the fifth most stressful job on the planet](https://blog.salesboost.com/soldier-firefighter-pilot-and-event-planner) Posted by [Gretta Brooks](https://blog.salesboost.com/author/gretta-brooks) on June 19, 2018 Share this article: [mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/soldier-firefighter-pilot-and-event-planner](mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/soldier-firefighter-pilot-and-event-planner) --- [![SalesBoost-Stress Event Planner V1.3](https://blog.salesboost.com/hubfs/SalesBoost-Stress%20Event%20Planner%20V1.3.jpg)](https://blog.salesboost.com/soldier-firefighter-pilot-and-event-planner) According to Forbes, the role of a meetings or event planner is number five on the list of most stressful jobs. It is also the highest ranking job that does not include (much) risk of bodily harm. So, if you exclude catching on fire, landing a 747 or being shot at, it's the most stressful job most of us could ever experience!  [Read More](https://blog.salesboost.com/soldier-firefighter-pilot-and-event-planner) Topics: [Focus](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/focus), [Teamwork](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/teamwork), [hospitality](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/hospitality), [optimization](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/optimization), [time](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/time) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.salesboost.com/soldier-firefighter-pilot-and-event-planner#comments-listing) ## [Thanks for your email, I’m out of the office](https://blog.salesboost.com/thanks-for-your-email-im-out-of-the-office-1) ## Posted by [Gretta Brooks](https://blog.salesboost.com/author/gretta-brooks) on June 08, 2018 Share this article: [mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/thanks-for-your-email-im-out-of-the-office-1](mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/thanks-for-your-email-im-out-of-the-office-1) --- [![5-Steps-FB](https://blog.salesboost.com/hubfs/5-Steps-FB.png)](https://blog.salesboost.com/thanks-for-your-email-im-out-of-the-office-1)   5 tips to get your clients to the finish line through the summer. You should begin these steps NOW before the summer is a wash. [Read More](https://blog.salesboost.com/thanks-for-your-email-im-out-of-the-office-1) Topics: [Sales](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/sales), [Clients](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/clients), [Practice](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/practice), [time](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/time), [workplace](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/workplace) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.salesboost.com/thanks-for-your-email-im-out-of-the-office-1#comments-listing) ## [You Better Recognize!](https://blog.salesboost.com/you-better-recognize) ## [Why recognition makes the workplace a happier place](https://blog.salesboost.com/you-better-recognize) Posted by [Gretta Brooks](https://blog.salesboost.com/author/gretta-brooks) on June 01, 2018 Share this article: [mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/you-better-recognize](mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/you-better-recognize) --- [![](https://blog.salesboost.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/SB_March-Holiday_Banner-04(3).png)](https://blog.salesboost.com/you-better-recognize) It would be safe to guess that the number one reason people leave their job is lack of compensation. But your guess would be wrong.  [Read More](https://blog.salesboost.com/you-better-recognize) Topics: [Teamwork](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/teamwork), [Positive Environment](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/positive-environment), [Progress](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/progress), [Recognition](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/recognition) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.salesboost.com/you-better-recognize#comments-listing) ## [The Smallest Investment with the Highest Returns](https://blog.salesboost.com/the-smallest-investment-with-the-highest-returns) ## [A simple investment now, can yield big time results later.](https://blog.salesboost.com/the-smallest-investment-with-the-highest-returns) Posted by [Gretta Brooks](https://blog.salesboost.com/author/gretta-brooks) on May 30, 2018 Share this article: [mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/the-smallest-investment-with-the-highest-returns](mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/the-smallest-investment-with-the-highest-returns) --- [![7-Simple-Steps-v2](https://blog.salesboost.com/hubfs/7-Simple-Steps-v2.png)](https://blog.salesboost.com/the-smallest-investment-with-the-highest-returns) “The tragedy of life is often not in our failure, but rather in our complacency" All too often as professionals in the working world, we sit back and wait on our employers to put opportunities in front of us, grow our education, create happiness, or just wait to be directed. While it is important for your employer to care about you and help in these areas, you should also be putting forth effort to better yourself. In fact, it should be you driving your growth and development.  We can blame complacency in the work place on our employers, but if you're not willing to invest in you - why should anyone else? Here's seven simple ways you can (and should) invest in Y.O.U.: [Read More](https://blog.salesboost.com/the-smallest-investment-with-the-highest-returns) Topics: [Sales](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/sales), [Networking](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/networking), [Goal Centric Plan](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/goal-centric-plan), [relationship building](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/relationship-building), [business](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/business) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.salesboost.com/the-smallest-investment-with-the-highest-returns#comments-listing) [Previous](https://blog.salesboost.com/page/3) [All posts](https://blog.salesboost.com/all) [Next](https://blog.salesboost.com/page/5) ### Subscribe to updates from The Launchpad ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Sales (26)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/sales) - [Productivity (19)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/productivity) - [Positive Environment (13)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/positive-environment) - [Progress (13)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/progress) - [Clients (12)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/clients) - [optimization (10)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/optimization) - [Networking (9)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/networking) - [Goal Centric Plan (8)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/goal-centric-plan) - [Innovation (8)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/innovation) - [Win (8)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/win) - [relationship building (8)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/relationship-building) - [Focus (7)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/focus) - [Practice (7)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/practice) - [Sales Tips (7)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/sales-tips) - [SalesBoost (7)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/salesboost) - [Teamwork (7)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/teamwork) - [business (7)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/business) - [workplace (7)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/workplace) - [wellness (6)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/wellness) - [Innovative (5)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/innovative) - [Sales Training (5)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/sales-training) - [Train like a Champion (5)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/train-like-a-champion) - [hospitality (5)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/hospitality) - [human resources (5)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/human-resources) - [time (5)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/time) - [job retention (4)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/job-retention) - [Prospecting (3)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/prospecting) - [SMART Plan (3)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/smart-plan) - [Shalane Flanagan (3)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/shalane-flanagan) - [Skill Development (3)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/skill-development) - [Insider (2)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/insider) - [Moments of Truth (2)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/moments-of-truth) - [follow-up (2)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/follow-up) - [holiday planning (2)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/holiday-planning) - [meetings (2)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/meetings) - [scheduled calls (2)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/scheduled-calls) - [skills of a leader (2)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/skills-of-a-leader) - [Recognition (1)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/recognition) - [Social Media (1)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/social-media) - [Social Selling (1)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/social-selling) - [awards (1)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/awards) - [holiday menu (1)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/holiday-menu) - [partnership (1)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/partnership) - [tech ovation (1)](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/tech-ovation) see all ![Image](https://blog.salesboost.com/hubfs/salesboost_forhospitality_logo.png) #### STAY CONNECTED - - - #### New to Salesboost [Our Research](https://salesboost.com/our-research/) [The Salesboost Difference](https://salesboost.com/the-salesboost-difference/) [Compare Us](https://salesboost.com/compare-us/) [Get a Quote](https://blog.salesboost.com/#) #### About Us [Meet Team](https://salesboost.com/our-team/) [Our Story](https://salesboost.com/our-story/) [Terms of Service](https://salesboost.com/terms-of-service/) [Privacy Policy](https://salesboost.com/privacy-policy/) #### Popular Links [In the News](https://salesboost.com/in-the-news/) [Plans & pricing](https://salesboost.com/plans-pricing/) [Course list](https://salesboost.com/course-list/) [Contact Us](https://salesboost.com/contact-us/) [Site Map](https://salesboost.com/site-map/) ©2018 Salesboost, Inc. 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