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What Buyers Really Value

An entrepreneur sent in a great question recently. She asked; “Besides bringing value and educating the buyer, what do buyers appreciate most in a sales person these days?”This is an important question, especially when you consider the topic of...

How to Make Negotiations Less Painful

In a recent #livesaleslab, we were joined by guest coach, Jane Gentry of Jane Gentry & Company where we talked about some mindset shifts and tips to help with your next negotiation. 

Dangerous Assumptions Common in Salespeople

This #livesaleslab wrap-up is actually on ode, or rant- to my mom.

She wasn’t just my mom, but also my first boss in the local restaurant she ran. There are several things she drilled me on over and over again that have stuck with me still today. ...

The Importance of Mentorship

We were joined by none other than Danita Bye for a recent #livesaleslab where she shared some key insights from her book "Millennials Matter: Proven Strategies to Build Your Next-Gen Leader".

We have all had mentors that have made an impact on our...

What do you do when sales prospects disappear?

On a recent #livesaleslab, we talked about prospects who disappear, go dark, or stall. Show of hands, how many of us have had that happen?Right. If you didn’t raise your hand, then you’re either new to sales- or can’t remember that far back. It...

OutBound Conference 2018: Highlights and Takeaways

Many may know me for "inbound sales and marketing". After all, I was among the first 100 or so HubSpot marketing agencies almost a decade ago. I've been to every single Inbound conference- (even before it was called "Inbound") and spoken at the last...

What is one of the biggest complaints that executives have about sales meetings?

What is one of the biggest complaints that executives have about sales meetings? Unprepared reps who don't know anything, or enough, about them and their business!

3 Actionable Strategies for Beginning Conversations

Even as professional salespeople, it can be intimidating trying to talk to strangers. Maybe because most of us were raised to not talk to strangers? Check out the video below to hear what I recently discussed, analyzed, and practiced with...

Do you have a disqualification mindset?

What is a disqualification mindset and how do you develop one? How does it impact the engagement you have with potential buyers?

Super Bowl Sales Lessons

I have been a New England Patriots fan ever since I can remember. (If you are currently an “anyone but the Pats fan,” I wish you luck.)

My earliest childhood memories were watching the games with my family, and no matter what, cheering for the Pats....