Are you like many of the sales people that I talk to who basically disappear at the end of the month because they're busy trying to close deals?
You've probably heard the saying that sales is a numbers game. But it's not.
I know, I know- it’s the...
The ability to have in-depth financial conversations with buyers depends on how comfortable your team is discussing money. So how does the way that you think about money impact your sales management?
When to hire your first salesperson is one of the toughest questions for an entrepreneur to answer.
There are several reasons why.
Continue reading or watch the video to learn the top three reasons as well as how you can decide when it is time for...
A while ago, I volunteered for a local event put on by Envision Maine, a non profit organization dedicated to promoting the next economy. The event that I attended was titled “Educating Tomorrow’s Innovators and Entrepreneurs.”
From this event, I...
Quick, what do 38% of salespeople have in common with Tina Turner? (Check out the video to get your clue)
As human beings, we are wired and conditioned to seek the approval of...
Getting feedback from your sales manager can be scary. Especially if you struggle with a need for approval from others. But as they say, “Feedback is the breakfast of champions,” and like breakfast, get coaching and feedback everyday to take your...
What is the best way to offer feedback without overwhelming your salespeople?
So many recorded calls, but still so little time! With the rising trend of listening to recorded calls, many hoped it meant that salespeople would improve faster and with...
They say when you are tired of talking about something, that is when people are just starting to get it.I am officially tired of talking about the importance of personally meaningful goals and how to create them.But there is still a long way to go....
There is just too much evidence to deny the ROI of 1:1 sales coaching on team performance. I could cite the CEB research that shows that salespeople who are coached at least 3 hours a month achieve an average of 7% over quota.
How do you handle referrals?
Because even in today's buyer-has-all-the-control- and information overload age, referrals will still cost you less, will close at a higher value, and will close faster than any other means of generating customers.
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