0
Skip to Content
Engage Selling
About
Services
Speaking
Journal
Contact
Engage Selling
About
Services
Speaking
Journal
Contact
About
Services
Speaking
Journal
Contact
The Questions to Ask After You Lose a Deal
Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2026-07-27 Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2026-07-27

The Questions to Ask After You Lose a Deal

Nobody likes reopening a deal they lost. But the post-mortem is one of the fastest ways to lift your conversion rate.

Read More
How Business Reviews Drive Sales Growth
Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2026-05-18 Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2026-05-18

How Business Reviews Drive Sales Growth

When done right, reviews deepen trust and uncover opportunity. Here's how...

Read More
Land & Expand: Why Most Fail
Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2026-05-11 Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2026-05-11

Land & Expand: Why Most Fail

'Land and expand' sounds simple. Execution is where most teams fail. Let's look at what actually drives sustainable growth.

Read More
One Contact Won't Cut It
Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2026-03-16 Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2026-03-16

One Contact Won't Cut It

Relying on one contact is one of the biggest hidden risks in B2B sales. Here's what to do instead.

Read More
Your Easiest Referrals
Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2024-11-25 Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2024-11-25

Your Easiest Referrals

I get it, referrals aren't always easy to come by. But here’s the silver lining—you’re probably overlooking a referral goldmine right in front of you...

Read More
Finding the Financial Winner
Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2024-11-11 Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2024-11-11

Finding the Financial Winner

While you’re laser-focused on stakeholders and buyers, you might be missing the financial beneficiary – the real MVP who gains the most from your solution. This video illustrates how to spot this often-overlooked player.

Read More
Prepping for a Current Client
Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2024-10-21 Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2024-10-21

Prepping for a Current Client

Ever feel like follow-up meetings are a bit of a maze? Let’s simplify it! This video tackles four essential prep steps to help you navigate these meetings smoothly.

Read More
The Minimum Number of Stakeholders
Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2024-08-21 Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2024-08-21

The Minimum Number of Stakeholders

Ever been ghosted by a prospect? It's probably because you’re going too narrow. Here is the bare minimum number of stakeholders you must cultivate.

Read More
What Loyal Customers Demand
Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2024-08-14 Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2024-08-14

What Loyal Customers Demand

Loyalty’s not extinct—it’s just got new rules. Forget hats, donuts, and shared rituals. Today, it’s all about the concrete value you offer. Are you delivering?

Read More
No More Hats and Donuts
Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2024-07-31 Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2024-07-31

No More Hats and Donuts

Relationship selling isn’t dead; it has simply evolved. Today's successful business relationships go beyond the superficial...

Read More
Stop Checking-In with Clients
Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2024-07-29 Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2024-07-29

Stop Checking-In with Clients

What if I told you your team could cut their call volume in half and still boost sales? One client did just that by asking their customers one question...

Read More
Are You Being Selfish?
Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2024-07-10 Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2024-07-10

Are You Being Selfish?

Thinking you own the client solo is a losing game. The truth? Client retention and growth require a united team effort.

Read More
Why Your Clients Don't Want to Meet
Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2024-06-17 Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2024-06-17

Why Your Clients Don't Want to Meet

Wonder why clients aren’t thrilled to see you? Maybe it's your approach. Learn how to make every interaction matter, starting with this...

Read More
Maybe It's You
Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2024-06-03 Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2024-06-03

Maybe It's You

Aren't happy with the info you're getting from your prospects? Don't blame the buyer - ask yourself these tough questions instead...

Read More
The Right Cadence for Business Reviews
Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2024-05-29 Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2024-05-29

The Right Cadence for Business Reviews

You need to regularly remind customers of the value you provide. Doing business reviews once a year won't cut it.

Read More
The Wrong Way to Measure Retention
Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2024-05-13 Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2024-05-13

The Wrong Way to Measure Retention

You're proud of that customer retention rate, huh? But what if I told you there's a hidden story—and it's costing you...

Read More
The Secret to "Land and Expand"
Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2024-04-29 Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2024-04-29

The Secret to "Land and Expand"

Landed the deal but can't seem to grow it? You're not alone. Discover the missing link to 'expand' in this simple, no-nonsense strategy.

Read More
The #1 Account Management Mistake
Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2024-04-10 Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2024-04-10

The #1 Account Management Mistake

We know that the long game maximizes customer lifetime value. But too often, sellers can't see past the next P.O. Are you guilty of this?

Read More
How to Convey Authenticity
Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2024-01-08 Sales Leadership, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2024-01-08

How to Convey Authenticity

Authenticity is the secret sauce to winning long-term customer relationships. Discover the power of asking and listening to create connections that last!

Read More
The Perils of Exceeding Expectations
Account Management, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2023-10-30 Account Management, Sales Strategies, Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2023-10-30

The Perils of Exceeding Expectations

Want to earn a prospect's trust? It's all about consistency. Learn how including avoiding this common mistake...

Read More
Older Posts

Colleen Francis works your most important deals alongside the people who own them — accelerating what should close, expanding what has room to grow, cutting what isn't worth the cycles. Leadership gets a forecast it can trust. The team keeps the discipline for every deal after.

613-730-7700
1-877-364-2438 (toll-free)
colleenfrancis@engageselling.com

Follow on LinkedIn
Follow on YouTube
Subscribe to Newsletter

About
Services
Speaking
Journal
Contact

© 2026 Engage Selling Solutions Inc. All rights reserved.