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One of the biggest challenges salespeople face is reengaging stalled prospects. There are many reasons that deals stall, but they can be boiled down to two primary reasons: no planned objective for the sales call and/or not enough value created during the sales call. This post covers three ways you can reengage a stalled prospect. Read More

A short piece on the idea that you cannot make people do anything. If you are not getting what you want, you need to alter your behaviors to alter theirs. To succeed in sales, altering your behavior requires resourcefulness and creativity. Read More

Why developing increased wallet share from your existing clients should top your 2010 sales agenda. Includes five reasons why wallet share is easier to develop than a new client, and a short how-to section. Read More

A short article on why people fail. And why they succeed. It is predominately the result of what they believe. You have to choose every day, and you have to choose wisely. Read More

The final in a series of ten posts on sales effectiveness describing the 10 essential attributes B2B sales reps must possess in order to succeed and the 10 opposing ideas that are also essential to success. This post focuses on representing the company’s brand vs. representing their own brand. Read More

The ninth in a series ten posts on sales effectiveness describing the 10 essential attributes B2B sales reps must possess in order to succeed and the 10 opposing ideas that are also essential to success. This post focuses on sales acumen vs. business acumen. Read More

The eighth in a series ten posts on sales effectiveness describing the 10 essential attributes B2B sales reps must possess in order to succeed and the 10 opposing ideas that are also essential to success. This post focuses on the B2B sales reps knowledge of their own business vs. their knowledge of their customers business. Read More

Sales process and methodology often fail due to the focus on activities instead of outcomes. Sales still requires a skill set that includes resourcefulness and adaptability. Read More

The seventh in a series ten posts on sales effectiveness describing the 10 essential attributes B2B sales reps must possess in order to succeed and the 10 opposing ideas that are also essential to success. This post focuses on selling outside vs. selling inside. Read More

The sixth in a series ten posts on sales effectiveness describing the 10 essential attributes B2B sales reps must possess in order to succeed and the 10 opposing ideas that are also essential to success. This post focuses on the dichotomy of a desire to ear commissions vs. the desire to ensure the customer’s success. Read More