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Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2018-03-15 Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2018-03-15

5 Steps to the Perfect Solution Presentation | Sales Strategies

When it comes to presenting your solution to a prospect, too many sellers forget one critical step.

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Quarterly Business Reviews Aren't Just for Clients | Sales Strategies

Business reviews are a key selling tool. But they also are critical in managing your own internal sales operation.

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5 Minutes to a Successful Sales Meeting | Sales Strategies

Sadly, most sellers walk into sales meeting unprepared - and leave opportunities on the table as a result. Here's how to prep in 5 minutes!

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Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2018-02-23 Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2018-02-23

Put Your Value Statements to the Test | Sales Strategies

Too many sellers are armed with weak, generic value statements. Use this test to see if yours' are up to the task!

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Using a Buyers Map to Unstick Deals | Sales Strategies

Virtually all sellers encounter "stuck deals". Rather than let them age in the pipeline, use this technique to "unstick" them!

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Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2018-02-09 Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2018-02-09

The True Test of a Seller's "Rolodex" | Sales Strategies

When evaluating a potential hire, you need to look beyond the number of social connections.

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3 Warning Signs of Who NOT to Hire | Sales Strategies

When interviewing, here are the three candidate behaviours that scream ""don't hire me!""

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They're Back! Live Events… | Sales Strategies

Live events are back in fashion! What is the best way to leverage events to fill your pipeline?

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92% of Executives are Immune to this Sales Tactic | Sales Strategies

I've been saying it for a while now and people still push back. Now the data is in!

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Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2018-01-12 Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2018-01-12

The Critical Mistake when Selling Your Value | Sales Strategies

Everyone nods when we talk about selling value. But it takes work that many aren't willing to do.

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Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2018-01-05 Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2018-01-05

3 Sure-Fire Steps for a Great Q1 | Sales Strategies

The best way to ensure a great year is to start strong. Brought to you by Adobe Cloud, here are my three sure-fire tips for your best Q1!

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Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2017-12-22 Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2017-12-22

Performance Starts with Taking Care of Yourself | Sales Strategies

You can't sell to your potential if you're worn out, travel-weary or unhappy.

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Your Buyer Needs to be Part of the Solution | Sales Strategies

Even if you know the answer, allowing the buyer to participate in the solution will translate into sales success.

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Why Your First Quarter Falls Short | Sales Strategies

At the end of the year, the push is on to close everything possible but this leaves the cupboard empty for Q1. Here is how you can avoid this problem.

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3 Bullet-Proof Objection Handling Techniques | Sales Strategies

You know they are coming. Be prepared with these 3 steps to effortlessly handle objections.

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Get Rid Of The Fake News In Your Pipeline | Sales Strategies

While important at any time, it's critical at the end of the year that you look hard at your pipeline and assess what is real and what is not.

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Sometimes It's OK Not to Grow | Sales Strategies

The constant drumbeat in all my sales advice is "Grow, grow, grow…". But there are a few situations where growing may not be the best strategy…

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Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2017-11-09 Sales Tips Colleen Francis 2017-11-09

4 Tips to Surviving Year-End | Sales Strategies

As we approach year-end, it's crunch time! Here's how to survive.

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Bad Referrals Are Your Fault | Sales Strategies

Referrals are one of the most effective ways to fill your pipeline. But you need to ask the right people, the right way.

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Simplify and Increase Your Win Rate! | Sales Strategies

Confidence isn't necessarily innate - here's how to develop it for sales success in three easy steps.

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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

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