Kerry Provenzano wrote 174 articles for the TextExpander blog between 2018 and 2024, with a focus on sales prospecting, email productivity and getting more out of TextExpander.
Google's shortcut links like doc.new open a new Google file in one step. See how TextExpander Snippets make those shortcuts even quicker and how to join the Google Shortcuts Public Group to start using them.
Getting organized as a writer means managing time, planning for deadlines and quality, and keeping email under control. Get practical tips on workspace setup and regular reviews that help writers stay in control of their work.
Content team leaders can help writers produce stronger work with five practical habits. See tips on grammar tools, catching spelling errors, getting more from editing, banishing clichés, and experimenting with deadlines.
Small talk in business relationships helps build rapport before the real conversation starts. See why it matters and how to find common ground, keep chats personal, take notes on contacts, and relax into conversations.
A meeting check-in asks each person to share how they're feeling before the agenda begins. See how TextExpander runs check-ins with a simple shared doc and why the practice builds trust and better team awareness.
Objection handling helps sales reps turn pushback into a productive conversation. Use 12 strategies, from staying calm and asking deeper questions to isolating objections, holding back pricing, and delivering hard proof.
Sales closing questions help turn a strong relationship into a signed deal. Find questions and phrases for confirming understanding, probing objections, building a tailored package, testing upsells, and asking for the sale.
Business automation tools reduce manual work across marketing, sales, operations, and finance. Compare top options such as TextExpander, Zapier, HubSpot, ClickUp, and Grammarly, with what each one handles best.
Consultative selling is widely recommended, but it takes more time per prospect than other approaches. Review what consultative selling is and what the data says about whether it's worth the investment for your team.