--- title: The Launchpad | SalesBoost (5) description: Increase Sales with Tips, Tricks, and Training (5) --- - 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/5](mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/page/5) ## [You only have thirty seconds](https://blog.salesboost.com/your-very-own-30-second-commercial-1) ## [And you probably don't even have that long](https://blog.salesboost.com/your-very-own-30-second-commercial-1) Posted by [Gretta Brooks](https://blog.salesboost.com/author/gretta-brooks) on May 22, 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/your-very-own-30-second-commercial-1](mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/your-very-own-30-second-commercial-1) --- [![30-Seconds-FB](https://blog.salesboost.com/hubfs/30-Seconds-FB.png)](https://blog.salesboost.com/your-very-own-30-second-commercial-1) It's been called your 30-second commercial or your "elevator pitch." Why? The idea is if you are in an elevator with someone and they ask what you do, you have 30 seconds or less to give an answer before the door opens. The same idea applies when you are presenting what you do or who you work for to a client. [Read More](https://blog.salesboost.com/your-very-own-30-second-commercial-1) Topics: [Sales](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/sales), [Networking](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/networking) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.salesboost.com/your-very-own-30-second-commercial-1#comments-listing) ## [Network like you mean it.](https://blog.salesboost.com/network-like-you-mean-it) ## [Making the most of networking events](https://blog.salesboost.com/network-like-you-mean-it) Posted by [Gretta Brooks](https://blog.salesboost.com/author/gretta-brooks) on May 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/network-like-you-mean-it](mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/network-like-you-mean-it) --- [![Network-Like-You-Mean-It-FB](https://blog.salesboost.com/hubfs/Network-Like-You-Mean-It-FB.png)](https://blog.salesboost.com/network-like-you-mean-it) Most people are uncomfortable walking into a room full of strangers, but when it comes to industry events, it's a necessary skill set. Still, it does not have to be torture chamber of forced smiles and small talk. Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of the events you attend: [Read More](https://blog.salesboost.com/network-like-you-mean-it) Topics: [Sales](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/sales), [Networking](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/networking) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.salesboost.com/network-like-you-mean-it#comments-listing) ## [Network > Networking](https://blog.salesboost.com/networking-0) ## [There's a difference.](https://blog.salesboost.com/networking-0) Posted by [Gretta Brooks](https://blog.salesboost.com/author/gretta-brooks) on May 15, 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/networking-0](mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/networking-0) --- [![Networking_FB_051018_V2](https://blog.salesboost.com/hubfs/Networking_FB_051018_V2.jpg)](https://blog.salesboost.com/networking-0) [Read More](https://blog.salesboost.com/networking-0) Topics: [Sales](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/sales) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.salesboost.com/networking-0#comments-listing) ## ["I like you" does not mean they'll buy from you.](https://blog.salesboost.com/a-blast-from-the-past-0-0) ## [People Buy from People they...](https://blog.salesboost.com/a-blast-from-the-past-0-0) Posted by [Gretta Brooks](https://blog.salesboost.com/author/gretta-brooks) on May 10, 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/a-blast-from-the-past-0-0](mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/a-blast-from-the-past-0-0) --- [![People_Buy_FB_050918_V1](https://blog.salesboost.com/hubfs/People_Buy_FB_050918_V1.jpg)](https://blog.salesboost.com/a-blast-from-the-past-0-0) A classic line we've all heard is that people buy from people they like – that *sounds* right. People certainly want to work with people they like. But working with someone and buying something is not the same.  [Read More](https://blog.salesboost.com/a-blast-from-the-past-0-0) Topics: [Sales](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/sales) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.salesboost.com/a-blast-from-the-past-0-0#comments-listing) ## [Handwritten Notes](https://blog.salesboost.com/a-blast-from-the-past-0) ## [How handwritten notes translate into sales](https://blog.salesboost.com/a-blast-from-the-past-0) Posted by [Gretta Brooks](https://blog.salesboost.com/author/gretta-brooks) on May 09, 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/a-blast-from-the-past-0](mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/a-blast-from-the-past-0) --- [![Handwritten-Note-FB-V2](https://blog.salesboost.com/hubfs/Handwritten-Note-FB-V2.png)](https://blog.salesboost.com/a-blast-from-the-past-0)   When was the last time you received handwritten thank you note from a friend or vendor? [Read More](https://blog.salesboost.com/a-blast-from-the-past-0) Topics: [Sales](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/sales) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.salesboost.com/a-blast-from-the-past-0#comments-listing) ## [Performance Review from BOTH perspectives.](https://blog.salesboost.com/performance-review-from-both-perspectives) ## [Four and a Half Tips from either side of the desk.](https://blog.salesboost.com/performance-review-from-both-perspectives) Posted by [Gretta Brooks](https://blog.salesboost.com/author/gretta-brooks) on May 03, 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/performance-review-from-both-perspectives](mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/performance-review-from-both-perspectives) --- [![Performance-Reviews-v1](https://blog.salesboost.com/hubfs/Performance-Reviews-v1.png)](https://blog.salesboost.com/performance-review-from-both-perspectives)   **What is the best way to prepare a performance review?** [Read More](https://blog.salesboost.com/performance-review-from-both-perspectives) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.salesboost.com/performance-review-from-both-perspectives#comments-listing) ## [Hope is not a plan.](https://blog.salesboost.com/3-steps-to-creating-a-goal-centric-plan-for-every-day-0) ## [Top 3 ways to achieve your goals.](https://blog.salesboost.com/3-steps-to-creating-a-goal-centric-plan-for-every-day-0) Posted by [Gretta Brooks](https://blog.salesboost.com/author/gretta-brooks) on May 02, 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/3-steps-to-creating-a-goal-centric-plan-for-every-day-0](mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/3-steps-to-creating-a-goal-centric-plan-for-every-day-0) ---   [Read More](https://blog.salesboost.com/3-steps-to-creating-a-goal-centric-plan-for-every-day-0) Topics: [Productivity](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/productivity), [SMART Plan](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/smart-plan), [Goal Centric Plan](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/goal-centric-plan), [Train like a Champion](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/train-like-a-champion), [Shalane Flanagan](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/shalane-flanagan), [Win](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/win) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.salesboost.com/3-steps-to-creating-a-goal-centric-plan-for-every-day-0#comments-listing) ## [Rapport wasn't built in a day.](https://blog.salesboost.com/how-to-better-build-rapport-with-clients-0) ## [Actually, it can be.](https://blog.salesboost.com/how-to-better-build-rapport-with-clients-0) Posted by [Gretta Brooks](https://blog.salesboost.com/author/gretta-brooks) on May 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/how-to-better-build-rapport-with-clients-0](mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/how-to-better-build-rapport-with-clients-0) --- [![Rapportv2](https://blog.salesboost.com/hubfs/Rapportv2.png)](https://blog.salesboost.com/how-to-better-build-rapport-with-clients-0) Rapport is a state of harmonious understanding with another individual or group that enables greater and easier communication. Sometimes rapport happens naturally; you “hit it off” with somebody without having to try. This is often how friendships are built. However, rapport can also be built and developed by finding common ground, developing a bond, and being empathic. [Read More](https://blog.salesboost.com/how-to-better-build-rapport-with-clients-0) Topics: [Sales](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/sales), [Clients](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/clients) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.salesboost.com/how-to-better-build-rapport-with-clients-0#comments-listing) ## [Can you hack it?](https://blog.salesboost.com/feel-better-about-your-day-with-this-workflow-productivity-hack-0) ## [Here's some critical productivity hacks.](https://blog.salesboost.com/feel-better-about-your-day-with-this-workflow-productivity-hack-0) Posted by [Gretta Brooks](https://blog.salesboost.com/author/gretta-brooks) on April 27, 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/feel-better-about-your-day-with-this-workflow-productivity-hack-0](mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/feel-better-about-your-day-with-this-workflow-productivity-hack-0) --- [![SalesBoost-Hack It v2](https://blog.salesboost.com/hubfs/SalesBoost-Hack%20It%20v2.png)](https://blog.salesboost.com/feel-better-about-your-day-with-this-workflow-productivity-hack-0) So many times, we allow our day to get away from us. We start our day fresh and energized and at the end of the day wonder what we accomplished. There are [ways to keep yourself on track](https://blog.salesboost.com/how-to-achieve-zen-like-concentration-at-work). These productivity tips will help keep you in control of your day and accomplish what you want and need to do. [Read More](https://blog.salesboost.com/feel-better-about-your-day-with-this-workflow-productivity-hack-0) Topics: [Productivity](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/productivity) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.salesboost.com/feel-better-about-your-day-with-this-workflow-productivity-hack-0#comments-listing) ## [It takes one to appreciate one.](https://blog.salesboost.com/it-takes-one-to-appreciate-one) ## [Happy Admin Day!](https://blog.salesboost.com/it-takes-one-to-appreciate-one) Posted by [Leslie Dunn](https://blog.salesboost.com/author/leslie-dunn) on April 25, 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/it-takes-one-to-appreciate-one](mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/it-takes-one-to-appreciate-one) --- [![image002](https://blog.salesboost.com/hubfs/image002.png)](https://blog.salesboost.com/it-takes-one-to-appreciate-one)  I have served as an administrative assistant. Often time I felt overwhelmed with tasks and responsibilities. However, to keep me going, all it took was a little encouragement from my boss and coworkers acknowledging that they saw the work I was doing and appreciated my commitment. This simple action fueled me and gave me the motivation to keep doing my best every day. [Read More](https://blog.salesboost.com/it-takes-one-to-appreciate-one) Topics: [Teamwork](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/teamwork), [relationship building](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/relationship-building) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.salesboost.com/it-takes-one-to-appreciate-one#comments-listing) [Previous](https://blog.salesboost.com/page/4) [All posts](https://blog.salesboost.com/all) [Next](https://blog.salesboost.com/page/6) ### 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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