P1 Learning Blog
Strategies for Making Informed Decisions
Have you ever had to decide on a work project or personal situation and didn’t know what to do? For me, this happens more times than I would like to admit. Decisions shape our lives, and making the wrong choice can lead to missed opportunities or unwanted outcomes. To...
Reclaim Your Learning Edge
As the summer winds down and the familiar rhythm of the school year returns, it's not just children who benefit from a renewed focus on learning. For busy professionals, the back-to-school season presents a perfect opportunity to reignite your passion for professional...
Sports Marketing: Tapping into the Passion
By Speed Marriott Sports is a product unlike any other. It's not just about selling sponsorships, promotions, or merchandise; it's about tapping into the raw, unfiltered emotions that bind us to our teams, our athletes, and the very spirit of competition. At P1...
How Sports Built My Career
After going to college to be a school teacher and realizing I could not do that the rest of my life, I found myself in the broadcasting business. I began selling and doing play by play for high school sports. Honestly, I knew nothing about radio and television and less about selling. But, I did feel like I knew sports. My father was a longtime successful basketball coach and I had grown up in the gym and on the field. Plus, I had played nearly every sport out there at one point and time in my youth. This clearly, however, did not make me qualified to have success!
Stay Sharp This Summer
June is here, officially bringing with it summer fun, sunshine, and time to recharge. But don’t let all the fun and sun distract you from your goals and your mission to continue bettering yourself. To stay sharp this summer, we’ve gathered a list of recommendations from the Ten-Minute Trainers. You can’t go wrong with these resources!
Mental Health Awareness Month: A Time to Prioritize Your Wellbeing
Mental health is no longer a taboo topic at work. Thankfully, we’ve moved beyond that. However, while we’re better at supporting colleagues, are we neglecting our own mental well-being?
This Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s dedicate some focused time to ourselves. Consider it an investment – after all, prioritizing your mental health is crucial for overall happiness and productivity.
Building a Dynamic Media Sales Internship Program
Welcome to the world of media sales, where every day is a new adventure! Creating an effective internship program is crucial for nurturing the next generation of sales professionals. With sales being a competitive market, your internship program at your station must have the tools in place to not only attract them but also keep them after the internship is over. To help, we have put together these 7 steps to get you started on the path to creating an effective program for your station.
Set Your Seller Up for Success
In today’s rapidly evolving broadcasting and media landscape, staying ahead of the curve is the key to success. And as your station sets its sights on expansion and growth, investing in online training can be your secret weapon. But the key lies in equipping your staff with the right skills, not just throwing information at them. Let’s dive into how online training through P1 Learning’s Seller Success Program, “P1 Plus” can revolutionize your team’s development and propel your station to new heights.
Rising Above Review
The 5th Annual Rising Above Virtual Sales and Management Summit was a resounding success! Both Derron Steenbergen and Speed Marriott joined forces in Kansas City to bring together industry experts and share their insights with the broadcast community. The two-day...