Author Archives: Bret Barrie

About Bret Barrie

Husband & Father | Sales & Leadership Expert | Baseball Enthusiast

What’s not holding you back from getting promoted

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Bret Barrie

What I thought was holding me back from being promoted ended up being completely false. When I interviewed for two promotions in the same year and didn’t get either, I thought it must have been: – good politicking by the … Continue reading →

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How to Stay Consistent

Posted on April 7, 2023 by Bret Barrie

Sometimes I don’t feel like doing what I know I need to. Here’s my best tip for those moments: Regardless of how you feel, do it anyway. If you don’t feel like waking up in the morning, wake up anyway. … Continue reading →

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The Best Part about Writing Books

Posted on March 12, 2023 by Bret Barrie

The best part about writing books… For me, it’s the people I’ve been able to connect with along the way. Throughout the past several months, I’ve gotten better-acqainted with and met some people I never thought in a million years … Continue reading →

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PROMOTED: The Proven Path to Career Advancement

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Bret Barrie

I was at a crossroads in my career. In seven short years, I had reached the top in sales in two different industries. I’d won multiple President’s Club awards, been inducted into my first company’s Hall of Fame, and was … Continue reading →

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How are You Living and Learning?

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Bret Barrie

You live and learn. We’ve all heard the saying, but I often question how much I’m really living. I also constantly question how much I’m learning. It’s easy to fall into the routine we call “the rat race.” We’re all … Continue reading →

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Learn to be Part of the Solution

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Bret Barrie

In most organizations, problems become pretty easy to spot and call out. I’ve believed for a long time that one of the key qualities of people who rise through the ranks quickly is their ability to take the next step: … Continue reading →

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How to Maintain Control in this Crazy Time

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Bret Barrie

To say this is a tough time in the world would be an understatement. As we all are taking precautions to minimize the spread of COVID-19, every aspect of people’s lives has been affected by this pandemic. For most people, … Continue reading →

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How to Believe You Can Achieve Your Goals

Posted on August 11, 2019 by Bret Barrie

James Allen once said, “The will to do springs from the knowledge that we can do.” Regardless of the endeavor, belief in what you’re doing matters. It matters more than most other factors. In many cases, a lack of belief … Continue reading →

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8 Reasons Salespeople Fail & How to Avoid Them

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Bret Barrie

Too many salespeople don’t succeed. Out of the thousands of sales people in the world, most are not “crushing it”. Unfortunately, it’s reality. There are some in sales who do quite well. But that’s usually not the majority, and typically when … Continue reading →

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3 Questions all Sales People Should Ask

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Bret Barrie

Are your sales initiatives making progress, and are your current projects moving forward? Or are you stuck and can’t figure out why? If you find yourself in the latter category, the solution may be a lot easier than you think. … Continue reading →

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