--- title: The Launchpad | SalesBoost | Networking description: Networking | Increase Sales with Tips, Tricks, and Training --- - 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/topic/networking](mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/networking) ## [Wellness Wednesday Motivation: What are your needs?](https://blog.salesboost.com/wellness-wednesday-motivation-what-are-your-needs) ## Posted by [Salesboost](https://blog.salesboost.com/author/salesboost) on June 30, 2022 Share this article: [mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/wellness-wednesday-motivation-what-are-your-needs](mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/wellness-wednesday-motivation-what-are-your-needs) --- [![Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs](https://blog.salesboost.com/hubfs/LinkedIn%20Hierarchy%20of%20Needs%20Diagram%20Flowchart%20%20.png)](https://blog.salesboost.com/wellness-wednesday-motivation-what-are-your-needs)   [Read More](https://blog.salesboost.com/wellness-wednesday-motivation-what-are-your-needs) Topics: [Insider](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/insider), [Productivity](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/productivity), [Networking](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/networking), [Win](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/win), [hospitality](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/hospitality), [optimization](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/optimization), [Positive Environment](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/positive-environment), [Sales Tips](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/sales-tips), [Innovative](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/innovative), [Moments of Truth](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/moments-of-truth), [wellness](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/wellness) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.salesboost.com/wellness-wednesday-motivation-what-are-your-needs#comments-listing) ## [6 Moments of Truth](https://blog.salesboost.com/the-6-moments-of-truth-in-hospitality-sales) ## [Control the moment in every stage of the buying and selling process](https://blog.salesboost.com/the-6-moments-of-truth-in-hospitality-sales) Posted by [Leslie Dunn](https://blog.salesboost.com/author/leslie-dunn) on March 12, 2020 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-6-moments-of-truth-in-hospitality-sales](mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/the-6-moments-of-truth-in-hospitality-sales) --- [![](https://blog.salesboost.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/SB_March-Blog_Banner-01(1)-1.png)](https://blog.salesboost.com/the-6-moments-of-truth-in-hospitality-sales) Have you ever been in a situation when it starts to go in a different direction (the wrong direction), and you suddenly see the scene playing out in slow motion? And the worst part; you see mistakes or errors that you could have prevented? Yes, it’s feeling like you’re watching a terrible movie scene play out before your eyes and all the while you’re screaming, “Nooooooooooooo!” in slow motion too? [Read More](https://blog.salesboost.com/the-6-moments-of-truth-in-hospitality-sales) Topics: [Sales](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/sales), [Clients](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/clients), [Networking](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/networking), [hospitality](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/hospitality), [optimization](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/optimization), [Sales Training](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/sales-training), [Sales Tips](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/sales-tips), [SalesBoost](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/salesboost), [Prospecting](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/prospecting), [Moments of Truth](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/moments-of-truth) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.salesboost.com/the-6-moments-of-truth-in-hospitality-sales#comments-listing) ## [Finding Inspiration Through Adversity](https://blog.salesboost.com/finding-inspiration-through-adversity) ## Posted by [Gretta Brooks](https://blog.salesboost.com/author/gretta-brooks) on September 29, 2019 Share this article: [mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/finding-inspiration-through-adversity](mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/finding-inspiration-through-adversity) --- [![GATED_GRETTA](https://blog.salesboost.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/GATED_GRETTA.png)](https://blog.salesboost.com/finding-inspiration-through-adversity) *Gretta is a proven leader in the hospitality industry with 30+ years’ experience running three global sales organizations, leading award-winning hotel sales teams and earning numerous sales and service awards. In 2015, she founded SalesBoost, an online training solution that is revolutionizing learning and professional development. Based on [The Science of Learning](https://salesboost.com/science-of-adult-learning/), SalesBoost improves the human capital of an organization using innovative technology and active learning principles. SalesBoost makes learning interactive and provides a practice environment allowing individuals to build muscle memory, which in turn, forms new skills. And, skills are the new global currency. * [Read More](https://blog.salesboost.com/finding-inspiration-through-adversity) Topics: [Sales](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/sales), [Networking](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/networking), [Practice](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/practice), [relationship building](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/relationship-building), [time](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/time), [Positive Environment](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/positive-environment), [Progress](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/progress) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.salesboost.com/finding-inspiration-through-adversity#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) ## [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) ## [A Blast From The Past](https://blog.salesboost.com/a-blast-from-the-past) ## [How handwritten notes translate into sales](https://blog.salesboost.com/a-blast-from-the-past) Posted by [Gretta Brooks](https://blog.salesboost.com/author/gretta-brooks) on July 25, 2017 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](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) --- [![](https://blog.salesboost.com/hubfs/Blog%20-%20Featured%20Images/A%20Blast%20From%20The%20Past.jpg)](https://blog.salesboost.com/a-blast-from-the-past) When was the last time you received an actual handwritten thank you note from a friend or vendor? In today's technological world, the easiest thing to do is send a quick email or text. But taking the time to write a thank you note by hand gets you much further in the game. [Read More](https://blog.salesboost.com/a-blast-from-the-past) Topics: [Sales](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/sales), [Networking](https://blog.salesboost.com/topic/networking), [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/a-blast-from-the-past#comments-listing) ## [Your Very Own 30-Second Commercial](https://blog.salesboost.com/your-very-own-30-second-commercial) ## [How to craft the perfect elevator pitch](https://blog.salesboost.com/your-very-own-30-second-commercial) Posted by [Gretta Brooks](https://blog.salesboost.com/author/gretta-brooks) on June 13, 2017 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](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) --- [![Your very own 30-second commercial.jpg](https://blog.salesboost.com/hubfs/Blog%20-%20Featured%20Images/Your%20very%20own%2030-second%20commercial.jpg)](https://blog.salesboost.com/your-very-own-30-second-commercial) Your 30-second commercial can also be called your "elevator pitch." 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 your hotel to a client. [Read More](https://blog.salesboost.com/your-very-own-30-second-commercial) 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/your-very-own-30-second-commercial#comments-listing) ## [How to Work a Room](https://blog.salesboost.com/how-to-work-a-room) ## [Making the most of networking events](https://blog.salesboost.com/how-to-work-a-room) Posted by [Gretta Brooks](https://blog.salesboost.com/author/gretta-brooks) on May 30, 2017 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-work-a-room](mailto:?Subject=Check%20out%20this%20article%20from%20Salesboost!&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20%20https://blog.salesboost.com/how-to-work-a-room) --- [![How to Work a Room.jpg](https://blog.salesboost.com/hubfs/Blog%20-%20Featured%20Images/How%20to%20Work%20a%20Room.jpg)](https://blog.salesboost.com/how-to-work-a-room) Most people are uncomfortable walking into a room full of strangers. But networking at business events can help you grow your business and allow you to do hands-on marketing research. Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of the events you attend: [Read More](https://blog.salesboost.com/how-to-work-a-room) 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/how-to-work-a-room#comments-listing) [All posts](https://blog.salesboost.com/all) ### 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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