These two people who worked for her also were thrilled because they got to be out in front of customers they never would have had the opportunity to meet before.

Business people invest a lot of time in prospecting early in the sales or business cycle and then nothing happens. At that point call and ask the potential client what's happened. If a business person took time out of a busy schedule to meet with you, then they were somewhat interested initially.

Don't bargain yourself down before you get to the table.

I want people to know this option is out there.

Private aid…can be more effective because it goes directly to people in need, costs less through the use of volunteers, and creates jobs and lasting institutions in poor countries.

It's been a great way to meet lots of people we might not have met.