Black In Business

I came across a informative post regarding the one question you should ask but no one does in a interview
The question is, “when do I start?” I have interviewed perhaps thousands of sales candidates over the decades. A kiss of death for sales candidates is to not try to close during the interview.Even thought you seldom are allowed to close successfully during an interview, you have to ask.
The questions attached are good basic questions for entry and JR. management positions. The higher you goes up the ladder, the more you want to ask about specific strategies and competition.You will want to show you understand the complexities of the business. An example, ” you offer 24 hour delivery for you customers. Surly your fleet is affected by the raising price of gas.What steps have you taken to increase revenues to offset higher gas prices in the short term?
The answer to this question, will tell you a lot about the company.You will see how well they adjust and be able to decide if their strategy makes sense to you. You may ask, “Have you thought about offering your clients an incentive to place bigger orders so you can use less gas?”
In this case your question is offering a potential solution to a risk for their profit plan.
So visit the link and let us know some good questions you would ask.

I am excited to see Jesse Jackson Jr. will have his second Prime Time spot at the Democratic National Convention. The other was when he introduced his dad after Jesse Jackson SR’s historic run in the 80’s.
Jesse Jr. is a national co-chair for the Obama campaign. If Barack wins, Congressman Jackson would be a great choice to back fill Obama’s Senate seat. Let’s keep hope alive!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Jenni Engebretsen
720-362-2006
Jenny Backus — OFA
720-362-2367

THE 2008 CONVENTION:
One Nation — Monday, August 25th
National Obama Co-Chair Representative Jesse Jackson, Jr.
to Address the Convention

DENVER — The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) and the
Obama For America Campaign announced today that Congressman Jesse L.
Jackson, Jr. has been tapped by Senator Barack Obama to address the
Democratic National Convention in Denver.

A friend, early and active supporter and co-chair of Obama’s
presidential campaign, Congressman Jackson will highlight Senator
Obama’s uniquely American story, record of service and vision for the
country.

“Our theme on Monday night is One Nation, and Representative Jesse
Jackson, Jr. is someone who has worked throughout his career to bring
people together,” said Leah Daughtry, CEO of the DNCC. “The
Democratic Party has a bright future thanks to leaders like him.”

Jackson said, “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to participate as
a speaker at the 2008 Democratic National Convention. The nomination
of Senator Barack Obama as president is a defining moment in our
country’s history, and I feel exceedingly proud and privileged to not
only be a witness, but also to play a role at our Convention.”

Congressman Jackson will address the Convention on Monday, August
25th — the same evening that Michelle Obama will be the prime-time
headline speaker.

“My Convention speech is an important moment for me to share what
I’ve come to see and know about an extraordinary public servant
during the last 20 years. As president, Barack Obama will bring our
country together and move us forward to meet the challenges that we
all face. He will lead our nation back on the path to peace and
prosperity,” Jackson concluded.

In his seventh term, Congressman Jackson sits on the House
Appropriations Committee, serving as the Vice-Chair of the
Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs as
well as the fourth most senior Democrat on the Subcommittee on Labor,
Health and Human Services and Education, and Related Agencies. He
also sits on the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food
and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies.

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Lets use a great question uttered by Ronald Regan in a debate. Are you better off today, than 8 years ago? I ask this question to our once great nation. America, are you better off today than you were 8 years ago. America are you better off today than you were in 1964? Why 1964? Since 1964 only 2 democrats have won the white house on election day. That right we have put our national faith in the hands of the Republican party.
I grew up during the 50, 60 and early 70’s. For much of that time, there was no question, America was a great and admired nation with allies all over world. Today, a broke, third world economy, meaning serviced based. we were the manufacturer and salesman to the world, now we are cosumers for the world. In the 60’s, made in Japan or China, meant junk or cheap. the us dollars were silver certificates, now they are Federal reserve notes, or loans. We borrow money from China to hand out to our citizens, to fool the economy.
The world is no longer ruled only by men that look like McCain and Bush, we need to show the world that we understand business is global and involves politics. We need to show we get by our bias regarding color, race and gender. We must show our young people that we are capable of keeping hope alive. With out hope we have nothing. Who you going to vote for?
Barack changed the game of raising money.Young people like my son Talib, are able to contribute money via their own web sites.Please visit Talib’s site, “Run for Autism, and make a small contribution.
Here are some outstanding sites to find political news.
African American Political Pundit
ESQ Holland Blog
afro-netizen
Political Grind
The Republic of T
Media Lizzy
Demediacratic Nation

My beloved younger brother David Davinchi, a writer, artist, producer, music industry veteran and one of New England’s top car salesmen, called yesterday in an uproar. He like many of Hillary’s supporters feels Obama is blowing it and running a terrible campaign.
You get 2 brothers in a argument on the phone, 2 guys talking at the same time and neither is listening.My younger brother has a huge ego and I am the reasonable one. He felt I should blog about this and he would comment to state his opinion and have a debate.
As I pointed out, David Davinchi,aka, David Walton is a extremley talented man. I told him I have faith in David Axelrod, the brains of Obama’s campaign strategy.My brother was not aware of the past results Axelrod has had. My brother feels the campaign needs to be more street savvy and that racism is not the most pressing factor. Davinchi will comment, but I invite you as well to answer. How is Obama’s campaign running? Is he on track or should he be more street like?
My last question is; how can a man, he needs staff input to answer how many homes he owns, have a better connection with white working class voters, than Obama, whom as recently as this decade has had to watch how he spent his money? Davinchi, have at it!

I enjoy telling you about some of my posse, my inner circle. The tag line for this blog, “For ordinary people doing extraordinary things!” In the past I have spoken about the late, Tom Jackson, Richard Burns,. Zack Ramsey, Darrel Gresham, Bill Minix, and Eugene Jackson. All of these brothers and I share close relationships and all of them are quite successful. Most of these guys and I have been associated for over 20 plus years. Some of us were very young together and all we had were dreams.
The cool thing about getting old is to see your friends live good lives. You are witness to seeing how dreams become reality. We all have taken lumps along the way, but because of hard work, desire and pride we find ways to succeed.
My very good friends Rev. Phil Turner and his wife of 33 years, Janice came to Chicago recently. Of all of my friends, no one story is more remarkable than Pastor Turner. His wife, Janice,regal in appearance and of deep thought, has been a tremendous asset to the evolution of Pastor Turner. Mrs. Turner has been a leading educator in Syracuse, New York since her graduation from, State University of New York, Cortland campus. Together they have raised 3 successful children and now enjoy 4 grandchildren.
Why is Pastor’s story remarkable? For me it is the many ways he has reinvented himself. He has worked in 4 different careers. Pastor Turner was a star salesman for some of America’s top companies. he has also worked in the radio industry.He has toured the world as the lead singer for Skipworth and Turner. Stop and click on the utube to hear the former number one recording, Thinking About Your Love. You like it, here goes Can’t Give Her Up.
You have to admit, the music is still hot. Now Pastor Turner is the head of Bethany Baptist Church, in Syracuse.
You speak about getting it done, Now Pastor Turner visited his dying mother on her death bed. he made a promise to dedicate his life to Jesus. In a short time frame, he finished divinity school, became ordained, was an associate Pastor, then, interim Pastor and eventuality the Pastor of Syracuse’s largest black church.The time line, less than 10 years.You speak about cimbling the mountain to see the promise land, this man is verfication, if you can believe, you will achieve! Let me hear from you.