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Must-Haves For A Productive Kickoff Meeting

When you kick off a project, you’re really forging a new company. This company won’t have its own letterhead, or have an earnings call, but...

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Kurt Birkenhagen · 6 min read

Meeting Tips

Why Can’t I Understand What People Are Saying On This Conference Call?

When everyone on a conference call uses a landline, poor quality is rarely a problem. But how many people use landlines anymore? Even companies that offer...

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Jamie Davidson · 4 min read

Small Business Strategies

7 Tips For Conference Calls Your Sales Team Won’t Hate

Successful salespeople are at their best in one-on-one conversations. They connect with customers by listening actively, leading a conversation, and...

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Kurt Birkenhagen · 5 min read

Product Updates

The Redesigned Vast Conference Dashboard

We’re excited to introduce the newly redesigned user dashboard released today. You’ll find a beautiful, responsive interface that’s mobile-friendly and...

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Kurt Birkenhagen · 2 min read

Meeting Tips

Telephone Depositions 101

A lawyer in Georgia gets scheduled for a day-long deposition that’s a long drive away. But she has a daughter in school. There’s no way she...

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Kurt Birkenhagen · 4 min read

Small Business Strategies

Becoming Skilled at Conference Call Conversations

Conversing is like ballroom dancing. You can’t do it alone, and to do it well, you need to accommodate your partner gracefully. When you’re on a...

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Jamie Davidson · 3 min read

Meeting Tips

Rules of Conference Call Etiquette

Etiquette on Conference Calls Matters A conference call is like running slightly uphill. You can still get where you’re going, you just have to put...

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Kurt Birkenhagen · 4 min read

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Turn Your Commute Into Time Well Spent

Long commute? You’re not alone. We’re in sunny Los Angeles, a city famous for its bumper to bumper congestion. But, we only have the 10th longest...

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Jamie Davidson · 4 min read

Remote Work

Manage a Remote Team Effectively

If you work remotely, you’ve probably perfected your personal remote working style. But, have you recently been given a promotion to a supervisory...

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Jamie Davidson · 3 min read

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Spread Your Message at Events Using Collaboration Tools

Share your next event with conference calling and screen sharing tools Hosting a workshop? Attending a conference? Organizing a social gathering? Event...

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Jamie Davidson · 3 min read