Gerry Baldwin


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Marilyn Monroe: She Was a Lonely Girl

So said the headlines of my local newspaper, Monday, August 6, 1962, after her death on August 4th. How could this be? I was a lonely boy: this I could understand, but Marilyn? Growing up in the 50's, I was quite convinced that my home was the original forerunner of the word dysfunctional . My mom & dad separated when I was 5 yrs old; things were wild and crazy for a long time; my older brother had his... (posted by Gerry 2 years 123 days ago.)
Why Do We Still Love Marilyn Monroe?

1962 Marilyn Monroe is found dead. Over 40 years have passed and yet we see her likeness everywhere. She remains iconic. We hear that word a lot lately in the news, used rather too often, referring to movie stars. In the Encarta Dictionary the #4 definition of ICON is: recognizable symbol: a picture or symbol that is universally recognized to be representative of something. If ever there was a definition that fits... (posted by Gerry 2 years 123 days ago.)
Closing The Sale - Overcoming Customer Objections

Close More Sales Sales training comes in ( 2 ) categories ; ideas that only work often and ideas work pretty much every time. Obviously, learning the ideas that work just about all the time is the most valuable sales training. A salesman can spend a lot of time in hunting ; opening up the lead ; and presenting the product to no result. When this occurs the salesman loses confidence and interest ; and the... (posted by Gerry 2 years 147 days ago.)