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I am tired of hearing B2B sales people take a passive approach to sales. Our job is to drive revenue… M-O-N-E-Y. Why would someone choose to be a front line B2B rep if they don’t have a little “hunt” in them? Maybe it’s because they like the money, but there is a difference between selling and taking orders.. Read More

It sure feels that way today! You rarely reach your prospects on the phone and when you do, they quickly brush you off. When you’re in meetings, they want you to get right to the point.

Sometimes they’re so busy multi-tasking, that you’re not even sure if they’re paying attention. Even your long-term customers fail to return your calls for months, making you wonder what you did wrong.

Welcome to the new normal! Your prospects are suffering from.. Read More

If you are going to network, don’t dip your toe in the water… Dive in head first!

I am a big proponent of networking and referrals for professionals, from generating referrals from your clients and contacts, to getting involved in formal and organized networking groups.

What I can’t figure out is.. Read More

People always talk about networking, building connections, follow-up, etc. Check out this step-by-step formula for building a powerful business network Read More

Want to be more productive?

Put your money where your mouth is!

I’m always in the middle of reading anywhere from 5 to 8 books. One book in particular that I’m enjoying is called.. Read More

The term “Cold Calling” brings out a visceral reaction in most sales people, to the point where it has become a much bigger debate than it should be. I am especially amused by jokers who sell the promise of “Never Cold Calling Again.”

The Good News... “Cold Calling” doesn’t have to be all phone work! Read More

Do you want to use LinkedIn to generate more sales? I have a “guerilla sales” tip that I learned about a year ago. It has transformed my sales success! Read More

Why do sales people have such an intense desire to do things their own way?

Where do leaders draw the line? How do they distinguish between the times when they should give their people some space and when it’s time to reign them in? Read More

Dirty databases kill morale. It’s so difficult to reach decision makers these days. More than ever, sales success is dependent on our ability to be more efficient. If you are like most sales people, you are working through a combination of various leads lists, and those who are wise, are managing their most targeted contacts through a CRM.

Most sales roles require high activity to achieve q Read More

Is the Sales Profession Dying? No… You are just listening to the wrong people!

I recently attended a sales and marketing conference. During one presentation, the focus turned to “Closing Techniques.” The presenter shared word-for-word scripts that would lead the prospect to “YES!”

Inevitably, someone in the back raised their hand and said, “That type of approach would put me off,” to whi Read More