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I created a controversy in my blog the other day by suggesting we Put Marketing On Commission! There were a lot of different things that arose in the various discussions the post provoked. One thing that struck me is how little people understand the construction of commission systems Read More

Let me confess, I'm a contol freak. It bothers me to think that being in control is an illusion. As sales people, business professionals, managers and leaders, we are always trying to control something. As sales people, we try to control the sales process---yet it's the customer that is in control Read More

If you are a new B2B salesperson, these 9 essential books will help you to build a foundation upon which to build a successful career in business-to-business sales. Read More

As sales managers move into new roles or plan their year, there is a lot of pressure to set stretch goals. Reaching these goals requires resources. Read More

Performance management is a hot issue. Sales leaders and business managers constantly strive to get the highest levels of performance from their people and teams. We coach, provide tools and systems, create processes, measure and reward. All of these are important, but I think we tend to overlook a Read More

Do you have a list of hard hitting questions that you can ask your clients or prospects? Spend some time figuring out questions that will make your clients. Read More

Qualifying prospects is the key to making more money while working less: If you spend your time with prospects that have not been qualifies you are wasting valuable time. How do you understand your prospects motivation? It’s by simply asking them the right questions, and listening carefully to what Read More

Sales is a creative process that requires the sales professional to master the "science" in order to excel at the "art". You can only go so far by focusing strictly on the "art", true professionals continue to focus and improve the fundamentals, which then allows them to evolve the whole process a Read More

From time to time, you may come across an opportunity that requires attention from someone higher up the org chart for your dream client to give you a commitment. Read More