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Jane is an experienced and successful district sales manager who could work in any industry and for any company. In fact, there are many Jane's in all companies. Jane is performance-driven, a very good coach and a people person. Each month Jane is put to the test with different sales reps she must coach to success. Read More

So, you're company doesn't provide enough training? They won't send you to seminars? Won't reimburse you for books and audio programs? Well, while that is unfortunate (sales managers, what are you thinking?!), we're not going to let you off the hook! Read More

Achieving success with cold calling is all about maintaining perspective. Too often people approach cold calling with the idea that they want to see results now. They end up abandoning the activity because they don't feel like they are making any progress. Check out these 2 Simple Goals for Cold Calling Success... Read More

No matter what you sell, the core competency every sales person needs is the ability to build relationships. Whether you've got five minutes or five months, your capacity to build rapport with your prospects is critical, and that was the topic of our discussion with Kim Williams, Vice President of Sales at Pike's Home Maintenance. Read More

Joe is a successful district sales manager who could work in any industry and for any company. In fact, there are many Joe's in all companies. Each month Joe is put to the test with different sales reps he must coach to success. He must now coach a self doubter Read More

The key things to keeping a sales cycle shorter is a clear plan for each stage of the cycle, the willingness to let opportunities go, and focusing on the buyers buy cycle. Read More

In a strong economy just showing up to play is enough to achieve your sales objectives. In today's economic environment sales leaders are facing sales force downsizing and poor sales rep morale. Sales reps are frustrated by longer sales cycles, dropping demand, unrealistic quotas, concerns about declining income and losing their jobs. The key t Read More

Marketing and sales has changed. This is a positive thing for progressive marketers and sales people, but it also offers up many challenges for those who are selling like it was 1999. Have a listen to today's sales podcast to find out the three key skills and tools necessary to engage today's consumer and client: Read More

Joe is a district sales manager who could work in any industry and for any company. In fact, there are many Joe's in all companies. Joe is just a shade away from being a great manager. Read More

As the leader of your organization, the next 6 months will prove to be more pressure-filled then you may have experienced in years. With decreasing prospects and the cost of doing business increasing, a squeeze on profits is inevitable. Companies will look to cut costs and the first place to start is the sales force. The sales force is your com Read More