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John Feeney

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IP Video Architect, VinTech Security Systems

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Licensed, Certified Alarm | Video Surveillance Installer - IT background, 15+ years Security

March 21, 2012

John Feeney and 10 other people answered this question

Why do baby boomers managers have little to no relationship with their employees?

Because they understand the line between a boss | coach & friend. Plus they deal with the ever present "been there, done that" I believe in the reverse, instead of putting the burden of connect on the manager, the responsibility to connect should be on ... more

Human Resources

Corporate Culture

Employee Relations

Aug. 24, 2011

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How much does it cost your business to acquire a new customer? Is this more than last year?

It's costing more, the sales/deployment cycle is getting longer

Customer Acquisition

Demand Generation

Lead Generation

July 5, 2011

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As a salesperson, when do you ever accept 'no' as an answer?

No pain-point, I just see through the negative. Order takers move-on they look for buyers (lay downs). In general people like to be sold. But if there is no connection we never really won them over to hear your solutions. more

Sales Management

June 8, 2011

John Feeney and 27 other people answered this question

What's the best thing to do with a top-producing salesperson who refuses to follow process?

Thanks Charles, simple / straight and on point.

Sales Management

Talent Management

Feb. 16, 2011

John Feeney and 4 other people answered this question

Can I use copyrighted music in a short commercial for an event? It will be about 10 seconds each.

David, this question is often ask (or overlooked..) Jamel offers the best path. Amazing how a quick phone call can do wonders. Artist's themselves are looking for promotional relationships. Your small clip, might even be more beneficial to them than you. more

Feb. 3, 2011

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Do you add everyone that wants to connect on LinkedIn?

The only criteria I use is viewing your activity. Whether it be your posting in groups, profile updates, answer questions or just connecting with interesting people. Activity is what I follow. My connections create the direction(s) I follow. I have my focus, but my connections ... more

Social Netowrking

Feb. 3, 2011

John Feeney and 6 other people answered this question

Is Facebook's upcoming Comments platform an overreach?

FB needs to address the burning question, Is Social Media a Business Tool? If they can provide some tangibles or proof, (something no other has fully captured), the platform has the potential to lead us beyond the "hype". more

Information Technology

Feb. 3, 2011

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How do you define a qualified lead?

It can take many forms. Basically, someone that has a "true" interest" in our Service or products.
- do they currently have our type of solution?
- are they currently un-happy with their current provider?
- budget availability
- the timeframe for deployment more

Lead Generation

Feb. 3, 2011

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How do you think Inside Sales can benefit from social media?

Sales people in general (inside or outside) are always on the look out for new Clients. Social Media creates the initial opportunity to meet/greet and begin the process of qualifying prospects. Second it creates a "reason" to pick-up the phone a call. It's not a ... more

Jan. 27, 2011

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