Monique Ritter’s Post

Co working spaces are evolving! I’ve tried a lot of them but always found the same experience. Coffee and snacks are great but there was no collaboration, networking, or fun conversations. People showed up but everyone just put on their headphones and sat quietly. I went from feeling isolated at home to feeling isolated in a public environment. Vince Beese reaching out and explaining how Sales HQ is different struck a cord immediately. “Imagine a Co Working space where people are learning, collaborating, and growing to be more productive, have better work results, and building your network with like minded individuals” In my first month, I’ve met other account executives, CEO’s, and CRO’s from different start ups. I’ve learned new and better ways to serve clients and my career. I've built a daily routine to keep me focused throughout the day and eliminate the distractions (getting out of the house was BIG for this). That feeling that you made the right choice that is validated daily is a powerful thing. Anyone in the Raleigh-Durham, RTP area that wants to see what Sales HQ is about. Come check it out for a free day. Yes we have free coffee and snacks here too! #sales #coworking #raleigh #durham #startups P.S. This isn't just for sales people, it's for anyone that works remote that wants to get out the bad habits from working at home and be part of a community!

🌟 It's the Final Lap Towards Year-End Victory: Cheers to Our Sales Superstars! Can you believe it? We've officially hit the last lap of this exhilarating race towards the year-end finish line! And let me tell you, our sales superstars have been giving it their all, pushing boundaries, and leaving no stone unturned to make this year one for the books! As we gear up for these final moments, let's take a moment to applaud the incredible dedication, resilience, and sheer brilliance of our sales teams. 🙌 From navigating challenging markets to embracing innovative strategies, they've shown us what true determination looks like. But hey, the best part? We're not done yet. Oh no, we're just getting started! Let's rally together, fuel each other's spirits, and charge ahead with unwavering enthusiasm. Whether it's a pep talk, a shoutout, or a simple "You've got this!", let's shower our sales champions with the support they deserve as they sprint towards the finish line. So here's to our phenomenal sales teams – you've already made us proud, but there's still plenty of greatness awaiting us in these final laps. Let's seize every opportunity, conquer every challenge, and emerge victorious, setting the stage for an even brighter future ahead! #YearEndHustle #SalesSuperstars #TeamSpirit

"Managing a sales floor can be a difficult task, so it’s very important to find new ways to motivate and inspire your team.” 💭💡 Check out this business tip from SVP of Sales, Greg Amendola on some innovative ways he boosts moral and encourages positive performance on his sales floor. 💲

Big News! Portage Sales is thrilled to announce that we've been awarded the internationally recognized Bronze Stevie Award for Company of the Year - Business or Professional Services (Small) in the 21st Annual International Business Awards. This recognition, often dubbed the "Olympics for the workplace," isn't just a testament to our growth but a celebration of the relentless dedication, innovation, and passion our team brings every day. What does this mean for us? • This is a reaffirmation of our commitment to excellence in everything we do. • Recognition of our ability to drive value and deliver top-notch services to our clients. • Motivation to continue pushing boundaries and setting new industry standards. We thank our fantastic team, clients, and partners who made this possible. Your support and collaboration fuel our success, and this award is as much yours as it is ours. As we celebrate this milestone, we're inspired to strive for even greater heights. Curious about the competition and other winners? Check out the full list here: https://lnkd.in/fBjmu-t Let's keep the momentum going. What’s one goal you're aiming to achieve this year? Share with us in the comments. #TheStevieAwards #StevieWinner2024 #CelebratingSuccess #TeamPortage #BusinessExcellence

Ready to grow your brand with customer insights at the heart of it? Get in touch to find out more and how Flume can impact your brand. Otherwise for now, enjoy this picture of me in the office feeling awkward posing infront of everyone!

Veteran Housing Corp reminds you that #HOMELESSNESS IS THE RESULT OF DECADES OF THE FAILURE TO BUILD AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR ALL. THE HISTORY AND PRESENT STATE OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX IN AMERICA CAN BE SUMMED UP IN ONE WORD: BROKEN DON'T BE FOOLED BY SLICK PROMOTIONAL POSTS THAT MAKE IT SEEM LIKE YOUR LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS ARE SOLVING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS. WHEN IT COMES TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING, THE PUBLIC AND TAXPAYERS MUST ASK: AT WHAT COST TO THE TAXPAYERS AND HOW LONG IS THE AFFORDABILITY PERIOD? EVERY TAXPAYER SHOULD BE ASKING THEIR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 1. How much local, state, and federal funding, tax credits, density bonus increase, waivers of impact fees, or other government benefit or incentive did the project receive? 2. What is the affordability period for each project and, if the affordability period is not in perpetuity or permanent, WHY NOT? 3. What guarantees exist that tenants in the affordable housing units will not be displaced after an "affordability period expires? Any LOCAL, STATE or FEDERAL official that does not MANDATE "permanent" affordability periods or affordability "IN PERPETUITY" for any project receiving some government benefit is commiting MALFEASANCE and should quit, be removed from office or be terminated. IN MOST CASES WHEN IT COMES TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING, the public and taxpayer are being fooled into thinking their elected and appointed officials are solving problems, when in fact, all hey have done is "KICK THE CAN DOWN THE ROAD" to burden a future generation with the same problem or crisis!

Such a phenomenal event which Ruoff had put on!!!!!! #ruoffstrong #ruoffmortgage #ruoffrocks Check out this short video on what makes Ruoff culture a winning culture!

In what sport do you see a team NEVER practice, and show up on gameday expecting success? At our Petra Coach Ascent Event, Morné Smit and Jack Daly could not stress enough the need to role practice sales activities to grow the skills within your sales team and drive results! How often do you role practice sales in your organization?

A vulnerable and exciting update for my network: A little over a year ago, when I joined The Admin Effect as their Chief Marketing Officer, I stepped out of my comfort zone and really put my imposter syndrome to the test. I could confidently tell an office how many seminars they would need to hold to meet their growth goals for the year. I could identify gaps in branding and deliverables for a company, create and execute a social media calendar, and organize a client events schedule. However, I had no idea what Firelight was. I didn't know what a replacement application entailed. I didn't fully grasp the difference between a carrier and a custodian. The only thing I knew about a Roth IRA was simply that I had one. And don't even ask me to explain the difference between qualified and non-qualified funds. The list goes on... I share this because, in a matter of months, with the guidance and support of our incredible team, I learned what Firelight was (spoiler: it's not the song by Owl City). I learned the significance of IRA types in applications, and the difference between qualified and non-qualified funds. This knowledge allowed me to develop effective case management training, forecast how many applications our team can complete in a day, and streamline money movement timeframes and strategies. Let my experience during the past year be a testament to the true power of The Admin Effect. Our service offering, and ESPECIALLY our training program, was created with the framework that I followed to get to this point, and that our team has followed as well. A special shoutout to our Leadership Team for pushing me toward this opportunity and giving me the grace and confidence to take on this new role. I love what I do, and I feel lucky to be able to do it every day. Cheers to an exciting year ahead! 🥂

Spiffs are about immediacy and impact. They're like adrenaline, propelling sales team members towards targets. But how often should you run this incentive, and how many are smart? Maria Oczko-Canant, Head of Global Sales Planning, Compensation and Performance Analytics at Workiva had some excellent considerations to share. Below, we're linking to more of Maria's takeaways. But tell us, how do *you* keep things interesting on your spiffs as a sales leader?