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How to fail at selling and still win

I attended a networking event last night. My goal coming in was to track down, and connect with a top prospect in a strategic account I was trying to penetrate. I wanted to know if I can help them solve their business challenges.

After about an hour...

7 Science Based Techniques to Develop a Discipline

Why do so many salespeople know what to do, but very few do what they know? Ok, now who hasn’t asked that question? From sales leader's posts on LinkedIn to the sales managers and salespeople we work with on a daily basis, it has come up a lot...

Why don't we trust salespeople?

Seems like an obvious question doesn’t it? If you have read Daniel Pink’s book, “To Sell is Human” you know that 9 out of 10 people have a negative perception of sales people. Heck, salespeople don’t even trust other salespeople!

The Unnoticed Obstacle to Achieving Your Sales Goals

Lately, I have observed that several of the clients I have been working with, from salesperson to VP, have struggled with maintaining a positive outlook. No surprise when you consider that some studies show that 60-70% of our daily thoughts are...

Hiring a salesperson? What should you look for?

What should you be looking for in your next salesperson? And if you are looking for a sales job, what should you be working on to attract top employers?

Can salespeople get lucky on purpose?

This is more of a “realization”. I’ve had a busy week today as a salesperson, because I’ve gotten some referral business in my pipeline. Problem is, I didn’t do it on purpose.

80% of a Sales Manager's Time Should Be Spent on 4 Things

One of the salespeople we have been coaching asked, “Could I be a good sales manager? It seems like a thankless job of being pulled into many directions at once. I can’t say that there is any one at my company that I would want to be like…”

Are you planning on breathing today?

When it comes to sales, there’s no better feeling than getting that PO, email from Finance, or Purchase confirmation. We feel accomplished and proud of ourselves, and happy we have begun that relationship with the customer. However, we sometimes...

3 Sales Leaks CEOs Can't Afford to Ignore

I have been asked if summer is a slow season for me. Having worked with startup CEOs, small business owners, and enterprise executives for the past decade, summer is when the busy season is just starting!

It surprised me that I hadn’t really noticed...

8 Competencies a VP of Sales Needs to Succeed

Lately several VPs of Sales have approached me or been referred to me. Some want help understanding what is happening with their sales force. Others are new to the role and “need to make sure this goes right” to prove they can do it. Others are...