"It's hard to see the picture, when you are in the frame." Storytelling is not just a tool; it's a superpower in the world of sales. And today's guest is an expert. Adrian Miller is a relationship builder, and no job is too big or too small for her to accomplish. In this episode, Adrian shares her journey from working as a maid in a sleazy motel to becoming a successful sales trainer. She talks about her early jobs, the lessons learned, and the importance of persistence and adaptability in building a career.Adrian also delves into her love for travel,...
"It's hard to see the picture, when you are in the frame." Storytelling is not just a tool; it's a superpower in the world of sales. And today's guest is an expert. Adrian Miller is a relationship builder, and no job is too big or too small for her to accomplish. In this episode, Adrian shares her journey from working as a maid in a sleazy motel to becoming a successful sales trainer. She talks about her early jobs, the lessons learned, and the importance of persistence and adaptability in building a career.
Adrian also delves into her love for travel, discussing how exploring different cultures and environments has enriched her life and work. She shares some travel hacks, the significance of creating memories with her children, and how travel has influenced her approach to business.
This episode is a heartfelt exploration of resilience, creativity, and the power of building meaningful relationships. Tune in to hear Adrian’s inspiring story and the wisdom she's gained along the way.
Key Takeaways
- The importance of persistence and adaptability in building a career.
- How travel can enrich your life and influence your approach to business.
- The value of creating memories and experiences with your children.
- Building rapport with clients and maintaining meaningful relationships is crucial for long-term success.
With more than three decades of experience, Adrian Miller is your trusted partner for driving increased results from your business development and sales initiatives. Adrian is a renowned expert in business development strategy and sales training, offering practical solutions to a diverse clientele, spanning from solopreneurs and startups to Fortune 500 giants.
Adrian's approach is deeply personalized, working closely with each client to uncover opportunities, understand challenges, and provide targeted solutions that yield measurable results. Her commitment to investing quality time and effort ensures that her clients see tangible improvements.
Driven by a passion for helping companies secure new business, Adrian delivers her innovative programs with unforgettable energy, motivating each person that sells to reach new levels of success.
Adrian's unique blend of straightforward communication and witty humor has earned her widespread recognition. Encouraged by many, Adrian took the leap and introduced WordsWork Copywriting, a venture specializing in crafting compelling content for businesses seeking engaging narratives and anecdotal pieces for their blogs, social media platforms, and websites.
Adrian is also an avid theatergoer, voracious reader, worldwide traveler, amateur photographer, foodie, raving fan of the Rolling Stones and Bruce Springsteen, and known to frequent dive bars whenever appropriate.
Connect with Adrian Miller
- Email: amiller@adrianmiller.com
- LinkedIn: Adrian Miller
- Phone: 516-445-1135
Connect with Reena
- Website: bettercalldaddy.com
- LinkedIn: Reena Friedman Watts
- Twitter: @reenareena
- Instagram: @reenafriedmanwatts
- Instagram Podcast: @bettercalldaddypodcast
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- (00:00) Each week, I interview a guest, share the stories with my dad
- (04:36) How did you get that job and what did you learn from it
- (09:02) You are a world traveler. Can you talk a little bit about that
- (12:22) We tried to live in a tree in Mendocino, California
- (16:52) Your travel bug started with your husband who was traveling
- (21:00) How important is creating memories with your children when traveling
- (24:39) Do not check luggage when traveling. I don't care if you're going for a year
- (29:10) Adrian Miller: Clear is better than TSA, but it's still expensive
- (30:44) Did you travel with your parents ever? Not really, no. I went to sleepaway camp
- (31:57) Have you gotten clients on your travels? Do you mix business and pleasure
- (35:45) What's the craziest thing you've done to get a client
- (42:36) When you started your business, no one came to you because you sold
- (45:46) For small businesses, their business has plateaued. They all want to improve sales
- (49:20) Adrian: People don't know how to stay in touch
- (53:32) My newsletter comes out through constant contact and Mailchimp's pretty much the same
- (58:17) Miller: I have three grandchildren and I'm involved with them
- (01:03:07) Today is women's equal pay day, and I support that
- (01:04:02) Can you spend too much time with your grandchildren? Is it possible
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