true 1 <p><!--StartFragment--></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Hi,</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">This is exciting.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">I was recently interviewed by Hannah Samuel, The Reputation Champion.<span>&nbsp;</span>She wanted to know how to use <strong>referrals</strong></span><span lang="EN-US"> to grow a business.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Hannah has a great reputation herself and encourages companies to focus on their ethics and manage their reputation.<span>&nbsp; </span>She knows that referrals are one of the cheapest and most effective ways of getting more sales but you can only do that if your reputation is the best.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Listen to this interview as Hannah asks me how to increase sales using referrals to&nbsp;<strong>double</strong>&nbsp;your business at&nbsp;<strong>no cost</strong>.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Click the links below to listen to the interview in two parts.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> <a href="../audio/HannahSamuelBillJamesInterview1.mp3" target="_&lt;mce:script type=">blank"&gt;</a></span></span></span></p> <p><a href="../audio/HannahSamuelBillJamesInterview1.mp3" target="_blank">How To Use Referrals To Grow Your Business (1)</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="../audio/HannahSamuelBillJamesInterview2.mp3" target="_blank">How To Use Referrals To Grow Your Business (2)</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><em>NB: If you wish to save the interview to your computer for later listening you can right click on each link and "Save as Source" (PC) or "Download Linked File" (Mac).</em></p> 2009-02-12T00:00:00Z 2 interview_hannah_samuel Listen to the audio recording of Hannah Samuel interview of the Smart Business Maker 2009-02-13T08:55:00Z true 2 <p><!--StartFragment--></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Bill James</strong> - The Smart Business Maker - has recently been acknowledged by his peers as one of New Zealand's premier inspirational speakers by being awarded the coveted accolade of being an <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Accredited Professional Speaker</span>.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Bill is one of only 3 speakers in NZ awarded the APS.</strong></p> <p>For a number of years Bill has been in demand to speak around NZ and Australia at major corporate events, annual sales conferences and show-case events like TIME in Auckland. His humorous presentation style quickly puts audiences at ease which helps increase the learning process making him one of the most valued speakers around.<br /><br />Bill, Past President of the Auckland chapter of the National Speakers Association, has been helping companies grow their sales and profits for over 15 years. Experience in the hardest selling role of all, insurance, has equipped Bill with knowledge and experience to help even the most seasoned audience make massive improvements in their performance.</p> <p>"This is a fantastic achievement. I am absolutely delighted to have been awarded this prestigious accreditation." Bill commented. "It's a great feeling to be acknowledged by one's peers and to know that I have achieved it through helping others achieve their goals in their own businesses."</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--EndFragment--></p> 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z 1 bill_receives_prestigious_award The Business Maker has recently been acknowledged by his peers as one of New Zealand's premier inspirational speakers 2009-08-11T01:42:46Z