When a client calls, I reach for the phone with my left hand and the red ball with my right. Then, as the client asks their question, I flip my wrist and read them the answer.
Every consultant should have one of these.
A., now you know.... :-)
Posted at 04:18:47 PM, PST in eProductivity
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Discussion/Comments (8):
where did you find that? Omigod! That's fantastic!
Posted at 9/2/2004 6:11:34 PM by ScottG
I got one too - only the word "User" doesnt exist - just Eric!
Posted at 9/3/2004 3:13:34 AM by Steve Castledine
Yes, where did you find it ?
I want one of those too !
Posted at 9/3/2004 1:16:30 PM by Paul V.
I have no idea; given the number of people who have written to inquire, I could make a bundle if I had them to sell.
Mine's not for sale. I need it to serve my clients with.
Eric
Posted at 9/5/2004 5:19:47 PM by Eric Mack
The Red Ball apparently hails from CDW - the technology reseller. Some history on this page:
http://williambader.com/museum/cubes/cubes.html
Almost at the bottom ... search the page for the word CDW, or just look for the red ball photo. There are some links you can follow that detail how to modify a cube of your own.
Posted at 10/21/2004 10:29:41 AM by Bernie
Wonder if one of those magic little red balls would work for the stock market...LoL Or even maybe the forex market?... :-P
Posted at 2/13/2005 9:40:39 PM by Jordan M Mackey
I sell them, I am the only known place that stocks this item, fel free to visit our webpage or on Ebay!
Posted at 2/4/2006 7:25:34 AM by ClubSparkle