Kim Duke

2 Cool Ways Einstein Makes You Money

I have a confession to make. A little secret that most people don't know about me is that I'm an amateur science geek. Yep. Over the years I've developed a fascination with black holes, quarks, the string theory, quantum physics...the works! (I can hea... Read >

Uh-oh..Are The Vultures Circling Over You?

Something has happened in the past week that I can honestly say I haven't seen or heard of (at this magnitude) in years. Almost every woman I've spoken to at conferences, networking events, teleclasses and more has the SAME issue. They attract a prospec... Read >

Are You Tapping Into THE POWER OF PLAN B?

The weather can be very strange here in Canada. I live in Western Canada and we've had a longgggg winter. Many people have been complaining of "Cabin Fever" - they are tired of being indoors and equally tired of boots, coats, hats and gloves. This is w... Read >

Are You "Making Out" With Your Sales Mirror?

I'm a city girl who also happens to love living in the country. One of the major benefits for a nature loving, tree-hugger-wearing-stilettos kind of chick like me is that I get to witness the thousands of birds arriving in the spring. One of my favorite... Read >

Are You Making This Valley-Girl Voice Mistake???

Attention -all women who use their voice while selling! Yes -that's means you and you don't have to be an opera singer either cupcake. Recently a client called me and said "Kim, my customers aren't taking me seriously on the phone or in person." My eye... Read >

5 Wicked Ways To "What If" Your Business

If you've been reading my column for a while, you've probably noticed my nieces are a major, major joy in my life. Honestly, these 2 beautiful girls are full of so much fun and intelligence and they've also inherited something from my family. They are ... Read >

2 Crazy Sales Tips To Make You Gasp

For those of you who have either met me or watched me present a speech - you know I'm a little crazy and I absolutely shoot from the hip. Hey - I can admit it. Now I have made some mistakes with this over the years. When I first started presenting I... Read >

Losing Sales - A Ridiculous Sales Habit You Need To Ditch

Have you ever been so EXCITED about something that you couldn't stop talking about it? I recently caught myself doing it!  I'm headed to France in a few months - spending a week in Paris and the remaining weeks in Provence. (I'm even taking cooking clas... Read >

A Strategy That Could SWAMP You With Business!

Heyyyyy lady - did you just FEEL THAT? SMACK!!! That's a big Sales Diva kiss right on your forehead all the way from Canada. Did I make you smile just a teeny bit there?? I hope so!! And noooooo I'm not crazy (OK - I take that back!) however ... Read >

Are Your Customers Asking For TOO Much?

My mom has a phrase that I'm sure you've heard of. "They're caught between a rock and a hard place." Something that many women struggle with is NEGOTIATION. I know why. I think it's because you feel you're stuck between a rock and a hard place. ... Read >

What Your Customers Want MORE Than Low Prices

If you could see my left knee - you'd see some scars. Gravel scars. Not from anything dramatic like from skydiving (although I have done that!) - no....my scars are from falling off my bike about a million times as a kid. Each time I wiped out - braked... Read >

Warning: Are You Being Hit With The Outrageous Askers?

Now - I have a strong belief that if you DON'T ASK then it is tougher to receive. The squeaky wheel gets the grease and all that jazz. A few months ago my sister put an offer on a home where an elderly lady was moving to a different complex. My sis plac... Read >

This "Innocent" Work KILLS Your Credibility

I bet you didn't know that I have Diva ESP. Yes - all the way from Canada I'm tapping into your thoughts, your meetings with clients, what you're saying at networking events...heck - even what you put into your email. (I bet you didn't think your Diva h... Read >

One Tough Thing You Need To Do Today

My cute little 9-year old black dog is a cocker spaniel and border collie mix. Floppy ears, big eyes and a controlling attitude with loads of sass. (Hmmm sounds like me) In other words - her face could make butter melt she's so cute. However, floppy ea... Read >

It's Official - Your Sales Pity Party Is Now Over

My dad has a saying: "Most people are like chickens. They don't like their feathers ruffled - it flusters them." I would bet you're acting like a chicken right now. Lots of squawking and not too much action. But Chicken Little - the sky isn't fallin... Read >