Helen Dowling

Years ago, I picked up a book called Sales on a Beermat by Mike Southon—and one idea in it completely changed the way we do business. The rule? 👉 Never meet with someone until you’ve had a quick 15-minute call to qualify them first. It sounds simple, but it’s a game-changer. That one call can … Read more

LinkedIn has become the place for professionals to grow their networks and uncover new opportunities. But let’s be honest—most people ruin it with the lazy follow-up. You know the type: you accept a connection request and seconds later you’re hit with a sales pitch. Awkward, off-putting, and usually ignored. Think of LinkedIn like a networking … Read more

Let’s be honest — people get sick, take holidays, or move on to new jobs. Life happens. But here at Exceptional Thinking, we’ve designed our service so your campaign never skips a beat. ✅ Every account is overseen by a Senior Manager — so nothing ever gets “left to run itself.”✅ At least four team … Read more

I’ll be honest—marketing my own business took me ages to figure out. I tried it all: Sound familiar? It’s frustrating, isn’t it? Here’s what I finally realised: tactics alone don’t work. What you need is a system—a set of tactics that work together. For me, that meant combining LinkedIn + Email Marketing + Telemarketing. Suddenly, … Read more