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BONUS: Your Host Went to Oktoberfest, So Here Are Some Mindset and Productivity Tips

Manufacturing Happy Hour · 3 Oct 2023 · 24m

What this episode covers

Host Chris Luecke interviews Craig Francisco, President of Calibri Scientific and former President/COO of Robex, about mindset and productivity. Francisco shares key lessons from his podcast '8 Keys of Sales Excellence,' including time management techniques like 15-minute chunking and the importance of kindness in sales. The conversation also covers the benefits of hosting a podcast for professional development and the necessity of planning to maintain work-life balance.

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Robex, Calibri Scientific
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8 Keys of Sales Excellence, The Automation Solution

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