A strong value statement is critical. A weak one is a loud, clear signal for the buyer to press hard for a lower price. (They teach that at purchasing agent school.) Consider the following three scenarios Read More
So why is it that sports teams can trade stars to shift their team and output, but sales teams can't. Or maybe they should, they often end up with reps from other companies why not do it in a creative and proactive way Read More
Instead bringing up the weather or latest article in the Albany Business Review to break the silence, a fairly pragmatic accountant I've known for about a year looks at me and says, What motivates you to get up and write insurance everyday Read More
Why not refer your business acquaintances to your clients when they have a need? Referrals will help your client and your acquaintance and will only make you look better Read More
It’s quite instructive to examine the nature of offerings from the hordes of sales consulting and training firms. The overwhelming majority of them are focused on developing sales skills. Clearly, what sales managers are demanding is precisely that Read More
Words are important in sales! We’re always looking for the right word–the one that best conveys what we mean, the one that will immediately resonate with the customer, the one that cuts through everything else creating great clarity Read More
Most companies think that they have a sales problem, when in fact they have an even bigger problem. In most cases, it’s a lead generation problem. See why here. Read More
As a leader you need to ensure that you are leading the best, anything less should be dismissed. Not to be cruel, your 'C' players should be ignored and encouraged to move on, stick with your 'A's, let someone else work on the 'C' Read More
There are ways you can rise above the trend and get those sales pouring into your company, such as retargeting. It can help businesses boost their sales Read More
Use direct traffic, organic traffic and social media traffic to increase lead generation and see your sales progress. These are typically overlooked by inside sales people, but they can be used to find prospects that are interested in your product or service Read More
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