Right Price. Wrong Assumptions.
What do I do when my customer says our price is too high and that they can get what I’m selling for less elsewhere…
Sales Advice from Mike Tyson | Sales Tips
Mike Tyson once said, you know, everybody has a set plan they're going to use until they step in the ring and they get punched in the face.
How to Use Criticism To Your Advantage
You’ve probably had to deal with professional criticism at some point (or often) in your sales career.
Don't Overcomplicate It! | Sales Tips
There are only four things that you need to do in every single sales process, so keep it simple.
Missed Sales Targets? Sales May Not be to Blame
When a business fails to meet its sales target, sales usually gets the blame! Sound familiar? Don’t be so quick to jump to conclusions…
The Trait All Sellers Need | Sales Tips
I’ve been giving a lot of thought to what makes a successful salesperson and I realize that one of the key components of all the top performers that I talk to is resilience.
Don't Let this Fear Sabotage You | Sales Tips
One of the things that I’ve noticed that really holds salespeople back is their inability to as
Keep Your Foot on the Gas | Sales Tips
What are you doing to shorten the time between when you get someone to say yes and when the order actually comes in?
New Course, New Thinking
Conditions change much faster now than before making it a fundamental mistake to assume that the goals you set cannot be changed…
Live from Dreamforce, Day 4: Stop Selling Like It's the 70's!
I encourage you to consider the following technologies that are proven to increase conversion rates.
Live from Dreamforce, Day 3: The Power of Community
lients want to be insiders, and specifically, they want to be inside your community.
Live from Dreamforce, Day 2: Embracing the Future
Your buyers are getting younger, more technically savvy and sellers are catering to their buying preferences quickly.
Live from Dreamforce: Be Your Best, Be A Trailblazer
I'm live at the largest tech show in the world this week.
You Need to Do This, Every Day | Sales Tips
The very best habit I ever developed as a sales rep was this single habit:
Hosting Workshops? Environment Counts.
I notice that the best workshop environments (gauged from participant engagement and implementation) include:
All Hands on Deck
The expression all hands on deck neatly sums up how teams with a range of responsibilities unite to do one job: keep the ship afloat in rough seas…
When a Pricing Objection Isn't | Sales Tips
I have been spending a lot of time in workshops so far this year and the number one thing sales reps ask me is how you move beyond the pricing objection and here is what I’m discovering.
Wells Fargo: What Happens When You Set Targets Based on Rhyme Not Reason
The average American has 3 accounts at their bank. Wells Fargo decided to set 8 accounts per person as their target.
Are You Attending Dreamforce Sales Summit 2016?
Tickets for the event are sold out, but if you're going to be attending, I encourage you to join me for my session.
Make Every Department a Profit Center | Sales Tips
Make every department a profit center. How do you do that? Well, here are some examples from my real life clients.