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Four Key Ingredients for Creating Rock Star Debt Collectors
I love music and how it speaks to the soul. One of my favorite rock stars is Katy Perry. When I listen to songs like “Firework” and...

Mary Shores
May 24, 20225 min read
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My Proven Cleanse or Clog Method to Avoid Conflict and Enhance Connections
If you are like me, I love pizza. It is probably the best food on the planet. I wasn't surprised recently when a friend told me Americans...

Mary Shores
May 17, 20223 min read
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How To Create An Effective Collections Training Program: Part 3
In this blog post, we’re going to talk about coaching to supercharge your results.

Mary Shores
Apr 5, 20223 min read
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How To Create An Effective Collections Training Program: Part 2
A few weeks ago, I released Part 1 of a 3-part blog series called "How To Create An Effective Training Program." This is Part 2.

Mary Shores
Mar 29, 20225 min read
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Make Your Next Training Initiative “Sticky” With These Retention Techniques
You can make your training digestible and “sticky” with a few key tactics without rushing the process.

Mary Shores
Nov 9, 20215 min read
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3 Ways to Establish Continuing Education on Your Collection Floor
Those tasked with training new and existing employees are faced with the need to tailor training to the needs of the individual.

Dan Byrd
Sep 14, 20212 min read
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How to Collect Dollars and Connections from Consumers
I’m a fan of preventative communication rather than de-escalation techniques. The good news is, my communication strategy can build trust.

Mary Shores
Aug 24, 20216 min read
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Are You Cleansing or Clogging Your Collections?
In my years of training, I’ve seen a common theme of collectors making a specific mistake that many don’t realize they’re making...

Mary Shores
Aug 17, 20214 min read
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Increase Morale at Your Agency with These 2 Easy Methods
Have you ever wondered how your collection agency would benefit from a dose or two of positivity?

Mary Shores
Jun 8, 20215 min read
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Your Guide to Hiring in the Debt Collection Industry
It’s no secret that hiring, onboarding, and retention in the debt collection industry can be difficult, especially in recent months.

Mary Shores
May 11, 20215 min read
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Common Mistakes Collectors Make (And How to Fix Them!)
If you see these mistakes at your agency, that’s ok! There are many ways to fix them and keep moving forward.

Mary Shores
May 4, 20214 min read
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3 Foolproof Ways to Turn Your Collectors into Idea Machines
How much time do your supervisors spend on escalated calls? What could your team accomplish if your supervisors had more time off the phone?

Mary Shores
Apr 13, 20214 min read
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Can We Teach Collectors Empathy?
“Can empathy be taught, or is it something people are either born with or not born with?” Let's unpack this with the 3 quick tips.

Mary Shores
Apr 6, 20215 min read
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Are Your Collectors Making These 5 Mistakes?
I’ve had to address all of these issues during my 22 years as an agency owner.

Mary Shores
Mar 2, 20216 min read
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Online Learning: The Future of Education
When the pandemic is over and in-person learning is accessible again, it’s unlikely people will ditch online learning.

Mary Shores
Feb 23, 20214 min read
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Top 5 Reasons I Created The Collection Advantage
When I was still a new agency owner, I had five main problems I wanted to solve, and over the past 15 years, I learned how to solve them.

Mary Shores
Feb 16, 20215 min read
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Communication: An Essential Part of Professional Development
Professionals across all industries and in all positions can benefit from communication training.

Mary Shores
Jan 26, 20214 min read
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The 5 Zones You Need to Know to Succeed in Collections
Understanding each of these zones is key on all collection calls.

Mary Shores
Jan 19, 20216 min read
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Here's How to Bring Humanity Into Collections
We can combine humanity and collections. You can feel good about your job and remain empathetic.

Mary Shores
Jan 12, 20214 min read
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Follow These Tips to Decrease Missed Payments
Stick with me, and you’ll be a pro at decreasing the amount of missed payments at your agency in no time.

Mary Shores
Jan 5, 20214 min read
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