John Smoltz was one of the greatest Major League pitchers of the late twentieth / early twenty-first century—one of only two in baseball history ever to achieve twenty wins and fifty saves in single seasons—and now he shares the candid, no-holds-barred story of his life, his career, and the game he loves in Starting and Closing. A Cy Young Award-winner, future Baseball Hall of Famer, and currently a broadcaster for his former team, the Atlanta Braves, Smoltz delivers a powerful memoir with the kind of fascinating insight into game that made Moneyball a runaway bestseller, plus a heartfelt and truly inspiring faith and religious conviction, similar to what illuminates each page of Tim Tebow’s smash hit memoir, Through My Eyes.

A PAPERBACK ORIGINAL The first simple guide to understanding the real estate closing process Closing and escrow are among the most important­­and least understood­­components of a real estate transaction. The Complete Guide to Your Real Estate Closing takes the mystery out of the confusing, expensive process by giving real estate professionals, investors, and consumers a step-by-step explanation. In simple, everyday language, the book explains closing documents and paperwork, what to do when something goes wrong, mortgage options, how to save money on title insurance, problems that can occur on a title report, and much more. With sample forms, work sheets, and more, this sophisticated but accessible book covers: Insider tips on how to save money­­from a closing professional Who does what: the real estate agent, lender, title company, closing officer, attorney State-specific information for all 50 states

“Always be closing!” —Glengarry Glen Ross, 1992 “Never Be Closing!” —a sales book title, 2014 “?????” —salespeople everywhere, 2017 For decades, sales managers, coaches, and authors talked about closing as the most essential, most difficult phase of selling. They invented pushy tricks for the final ask, from the “take delivery” close to the “now or never” close. But these tactics often alienated customers, leading to fads for the “soft” close or even abandoning the idea of closing altogether. It sounded great in theory, but the results were often mixed or poor. That left a generation of salespeople wondering how they should think about closing, and what strategies would lead to the best possible outcomes. Anthony Iannarino has a different approach geared to the new technological and social realities of our time. In The Lost Art of Closing, he proves that the final commitment can actually be one of the easiest parts of the sales process—if you’ve set it up properly with other commitments that have to happen long before the close. The key is to lead customers through a series of necessary steps designed to prevent a purchase stall. Iannarino addressed this in a chapter of The Only Sales Guide You’ll Ever Need—which he thought would be his only book about selling. But he discovered so much hunger for guidance about closing that he’s back with a new book full of proven tactics and useful examples. The Lost Art of Closing will help you win customer commitment at ten essential points along the purchase journey. For instance, you’ll discover how to: · Compete on value, not price, by securing a Commitment to Invest early in the process. · Ask for a Commitment to Build Consensus within the client’s organization, ensuring that your solution has early buy-in from all stakeholders. · Prevent the possibility of the sale falling through at the last minute by proactively securing a Commitment to Resolve Concerns. The Lost Art of Closing will forever change the way you think about closing, and your clients will appreciate your ability to help them achieve real change and real results.\

A leading authority on sales and customer service reveals how to close the deal on your terms. This powerful book shows you new perspectives on closing that builds relationships, creates partnerships, and allows you to win your price on your terms. The Very Little But Very Powerful Book on Closing is a great tool to help you ask effective closing questions, create urgency, and find your winning formula. With this book as your guide, you’ll master closing the sale in just five steps. • Packed with insights grounded in real world experience from the bestselling author of The Sales Bible and The Little Book of Leadership • Contains essential advice from the leading authority in sales and customer service • Teaches you how to ask the right questions to close the sale

This book has been written for anyone who has to sell as part of their life or business. If you want a dramatic increase in your sales conversions - without being pushy, manipulative or 'hard sell' - this book is for you. But be warned, what you are about to learn is likely to challenge everything you thought you knew about selling. You may find that some of what you read in these pages directly contradicts what you've been taught, and that's why this philosophy works! It's completely different to the conventional wisdom around sales. By the end of this book you will be armed with the tools you need to enter any negotiation or sales conversation with clarity and confidence. You'll learn: The twelve-step Open With A Close system to increase conversions by up to 64% How to speak to prospects and potential customers with increased belief and confidence Why the human brain is programmed for fear, and the six questions you can ask your prospects to bypass it quickly and effectively How to overcome objections such as 'I can't afford it' or 'I haven't got the time' with ease and elegance How to use the Golden Question to close more business and generate greater revenue

The Opening and Closing of the Moon... ...Is a touching story of a man and his family and of how his gifted son prepares him for the terrible loss he will eventually have to face. A deeply moving portrait of a modern American family.

Eliminate Telephone terror and turn cold call to cash! Cold calling is a powerful, inexpensive and easy way to develop new contacts and expand resources. In today's market, generating new business requires planning and skill. For over 10 years, Wendy Weiss has been a marketing consultant specializing in cold calling and appointment setting.