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Reviewing them on a regular basis?<\/p>\n<p>Are you merely a sales professional who claims to be a relationship manager to appear to be more professional?<\/p>\n<p>What differentiates you as a relationship manager? Is it your solution? Your service? How do you differ from your competition? Do you know? Do you know what attributes your customers seek and value?<\/p>\n<p>How can you serve your company better? Your solution? Your buyers?<\/p>\n<p>Think about these questions. And consider adding some Buying Facilitation\u00ae skills to what you\u2019re offering your clients so you can be a true servant-leader. Imagine if you could help them make their best decisions as part of your mission.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Have Sharon Drew speak on facilitating buying decisions at your next conference. Learn about her topics and see her in action on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.buyingfacilitation.com\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">www.buyingfacilitation.com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Contact her directly at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sharondrew@sharondrewmorgen.com\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">sharondrew@sharondrewmorgen.com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When was the last time you defined the role you play, or questioned the activities you perform, as a relationship manager? Is what you are doing making a difference for your clients? Or is it merely a label you\u2019re giving yourself? And what would \u2018success\u2019 look like differently than what you\u2019ve always done? 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