4 Habits That Feel Productive and Close Nothing
In our Closing Room sessions I watch sellers confuse efficiency with effectiveness in the same four ways. Every one of them feels like progress, and not one of them moves a deal.
Your Past Deals Are Lying to You
A seller was certain his plant manager contact could sign an $800,000 order, because that contact had signed every deal before it. Here's the question I asked him in the deal review, and why account history can quietly work against you.
Your Stakeholder Is Ghosting You…Now What?
Sellers keep telling me the same thing: we can't get in front of the stakeholder. Here's why calling almost anyone else in that building beats sending one more email.
Your Training Didn't Fail. Your Follow-Up Did.
Your closing rates are stuck and it isn't a skills problem. It's what you're not doing after the workshop ends.
Know When to Stop Chasing a Prospect
Most salespeople think persistence is always a virtue. It's not. There's a formula for knowing exactly when to stop chasing a prospect — and most teams ignore it.
Even Top Performers Need Coaching
High performance doesn't mean coaching stops. It means it evolves. Here's how to help your top performers continue to grow and stay engaged.
The Bare Minimum Sales Coaching
Coaching doesn't need to be complex, but it must be consistent. Here is the bare minimum you need to be doing...
Making this Sales Coaching Mistake?
Most sales coaching misses the mark for one common reason. Are you making this mistake?
How Coaching Turns Execution into Repeat Wins
Consistent wins don’t come from talent alone. They come from data-driven coaching that sharpens focus, builds clarity, and sustains execution. This is where leadership matters.
Now is the Time for Change
Slow buying cycles aren’t just a market problem—they’re a sales opportunity, if you approach them right.
Don't Compete with Your Team
Leadership isn't about proving you're the best salesperson. Learn how to encourage ownership and engagement, so you build a team that's aligned with your goals.
Unstoppable Coaching - The Rule of 3s
We all know we should coach but do you have a deliberate, strategic goal in mind for each individual? Here's how to practically achieve this...
The Fastest Way to Anger Your Team
You're wearing a lot of hats in your role and it's tempting to jump in and play along with the team. But it's creating dysfunction and animosity on your team...
Sales Coaching: Where to Focus
Want to get the very best bang for your buck in your sales coaching sessions? Focus on these key areas and watch your results increase!
The Wrong Way to Ask for Referrals
Referrals are the best way to generate leads. However, most sellers ask for them in a terrible way that produces no results.
How to Be Different From Your Competition
How can you stand out and be different from your competition? Sitting in on sales team meetings is one of my favourite things to do..
How to Be an Object of Interest
You must learn to be an object of interest. That means having something interesting to say about topics that matter to your audience.