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If you look at the Lijit search widget on the right side of my blog you’ll see that the most popular topic readers search for is… Cold Calling Scripts. I find it interesting because using scripts is one of those “BIG Debate” topics that sales people and their manager often argue about.

In my very first management role I wanted everyone to, “say it just like I say it …word-for-word and you’ll Read More

5 Sales Lessons from the Street (Literally)

Avatar Posted by SkipAnderson under Sales
From http://blog.sellingtoconsumers.com 5424 days ago
Made Hot by: jkennedy on January 21, 2010 5:59 am
It's Girl Scout Cookie time, so I took my daughter out for her first door-to-door selling experience on Saturday, spending three-and-a-half wonderful hours with her. Here's what I learned about selling on that cold January day. Read More
A key part of small business marketing is ensuring your potential customers are aware that your brand exists. Here are three simple tips. Read More

Personal Branding - “Who are you?”

Avatar Posted by bloggertone under Marketing
From http://bloggertone.com 5425 days ago
Made Hot by: tuckerleroy on January 21, 2010 6:48 am
Personal Branding - “Who are you?” A poem by Oscar Wilde. Is personal branding important in the current job market. Read More

Why Selling Is Better Than Sex - Part One

Avatar Posted by alenmajer under Sales
From http://www.alenmajer.com 5425 days ago
Made Hot by: bloggertone on January 21, 2010 4:53 am
The world’s oldest profession involves selling. One might even argue about which came first – the selling or the sex? In fact, selling and sex are so closely related that succeeding at either one of them can be euphoric, addictive, and good fun.

You have the freedom to SELL! You can sell as much as you like, to whomever you like, for whatever the acceptable rate is, without exploiting yourself Read More
Most sales people face more competition than ever. And those competition are knocking on your customers' doors trying to take the business from you. Here are three strategies that can help you keep them out. Read More

Do Steroids Help Salespeople Sell More?

Avatar Posted by SkipAnderson under Sales
From http://blog.sellingtoconsumers.com 5426 days ago
Made Hot by: WayneLiew on January 19, 2010 1:00 pm
Steroids have been in the news this past week with Mark McGwire's admission that he used steroids while playing Major League Baseball in his interview with Bob Costas on the MLB network. Read More

How To Reach Your Sales Goals and Make Commissions

Avatar Posted by iannarino under Sales
From http://www.salesbloggers.com 5426 days ago
Made Hot by: SalesBlogcast on January 19, 2010 2:53 am
In the end our successes and our failures have more to with what we believe and the actions we take than any external factor. Regardless of the goals and targets set for you, your personal and professional development are primarily your responsibility. Don’t simply accept the goals and targets that are given to you. Read More
It’s About Leadership: Shane Gibson Talks About Sociable! Book interview from Books on the Radio. 30 minute podcast on social media marketing. Read More

Knowing How to Help vs. Being Open to Exploring Possibilities

Avatar Posted by iannarino under Sales
From http://thesalesblog.com 5427 days ago
Made Hot by: wendyweiss on January 19, 2010 4:18 pm
It is important that you as a salesperson know your business and the prospect’s business well enough to be able to make improvements. You must be well-equipped and well-informed about your product and service offerings and how they create value for your customers. However, that knowledge can’t be allowed to overrule other possibilities. Read More
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