A Quick Guide to New Age Salesmanship

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In this economy the job market is becoming more and more competitive, and yet we here at Smith Floyd believe there should be no reason anyone should be unemployed with the obvious exception of those that are physically disabled. There has always been and there will always remain a need for good sales people in [...]

Is now the right time to sell?

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Now is not the right time to go to the store for groceries, nor is it the right time to buy a new car, nor is it the right time to go back to school to finish your degree. Time stops for no one and this rule is no exception to the sale of your [...]

Stacey Kastar – Manager of Human Resources & Executive Assistant

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  Hometown Seldovia, Alaska   Educational Background BS Food Science, University Of Hawaii, School of Tropical Agriculture   Professional Experience International Wholesaler/Manufacturer of Fine Jewelry   Why “Smith Floyd Hawaii”? What excites you most about your new position? Seeing a business exchange hands, the enthusiasm and ambition of the new owner, the satisfaction and preparation [...]

J.K. Hines – Senior Associate

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  Hometown Honolulu, Hawaii Educational Background Master’s in Science Administration, @ CMU Doctoral Candidate @ Argosy University MB-858, Mortgage Broker & Banker, Hawaii, 2003- 2010 Professional Experience Executive Director for Home Care Agency, 2008 to 2012 Marketing Partner for National F.M.O for Index Annuities Outreach Director and Adjunct College Instructor Banker, CEO, Lenders Unlimited, LLC, [...]

Chris Folan – Senior Associate

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  Hometown Seattle, Washington Educational Background BSEE University of Washington, USF MBA Program Professional Experience I spent the bulk of my career working in management, sales, business development and education in the Siilcon Valley. What I enjoyed most was working for start up companies. The energy, creativity and enthusiasm is contagious. I took a two [...]

Satoshi Suzuki – Senior Associate

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Hometown Sendai, Japan Educational Background Hawaii Pacific University- MBA/Marketing Professional Experience Maui Divers Jewelry – District Manager Ryobi Die Casting – Senior Sales Manager WIN Advisory Group – Vice President/CMO New Yorker Daido Limited – Director of Marketing, Men’s Apparel Designe Why “Smith Floyd Hawaii”? What excites you most about your new position? Smith Floyd [...]

Kivan Zia – Internal Operations Associate

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Hometown Honolulu, HI Educational Background New Mexico Military Institute- AA Liberal Arts Professional Experience HIARNG- 1st Lieutenant Fire Support Officer Starbucks Coffee- Shift Supervisor Gamestop- Retail Associate Why “Smith Floyd Hawaii”? What excites you most about your new position? I get to utilize capabilities that I believe are unique to my persona. I’m excited to [...]

Guest Appearance by Michael Houlihan, Founder of Barefoot Wine, on the Smith Floyd Water Cooler

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Smith Floyd Mergers & Acquisitions is pleased to announce that Michael Houlihan, Co-Founder of Barefoot Cellars, is making a guest appearance on-air with us this Wednesday @ 11AM HST. Listen live on the web HERE In case you’ve been living under a rock these past few years: Barefoot Wine is the leading single label in the [...]

CS Design Builders Acquired

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  We would like to extend a big congratulations to David Chang, the original owner and founder of CS Design Builders, for selling his business and having the freedom to move forward unto other new and exciting business ventures. After a few months of crosstalk between Mr. Chang, the Smith Floyd team and potential buyers, CS [...]

Two NEW texting RULES to save humanity.

Are you frustrated by how everyone seems to have different expectations on the expected response time for the various messages that we send each other? I am and this madness must stop. For example, a buddy from High School texts you at 8am “Hey man.  Did u see the Packers game?  What a horrible call to [...]

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