Babe Ruth said it best: "It ain't braggin' if you can do it."So, should you want to brag about your yourself and your program?You bet!As a society, we're surrounded by people who confidently promote their ideas. And for the most part, we're drawn to those individuals. They inspire us, …
Two More Strategies for Getting a “Yes”
Getting a "yes" from your prospect is the number one goal of college recruiters. Many coaches use the month of July to scout new prospects, and strengthen the communication between themselves and existing recruits.All in an effort to get the "yes".Last week, I outlined three strategies for …
3 Strategies for Getting a “YES!” Over the Phone
Last week, while watching the movie "Yes Man" starring Jim Carrey, I was reminded of how powerful that one word is."Yes".In the movie, Carrey's character turns his life fortune's around by committing to saying "yes" to everything. The power of "yes" takes him on incredible adventures, and …
Three Creative Voicemail Strategies
Voicemail is a way of life for college coaches on the recruiting trail. You leave a bunch of voicemails, and a lot of people leave a bunch of voicemails for you.But are you making the most of this new 21st century communication mainstay?Think about it: What are you really saying when you …