The Simplest Yet Most Difficult Sales Skill | Sales Strategies
Silence is one of the simplest things a seller can learn to do, but it is the most difficult for them to execute in the sales process effectively.
Sellers Should Never "Know It All"
Salespeople often have a healthy ego, but this can go too far when a particular seller feels like they "know it all."
Like It or Not: It’s All Video by Default Now
It used to be that in-person meetings in sales were the default, and video conferencing was the exception. Now, it’s the other way around.
How to Talk About The Competition
Let's face it, your competition inevitably comes up every so often while you speak with prospects and clients. You need to know how to talk about the competition.
A Different Approach to Commission
Financial compensation doesn't have to be the only approach to commission.
The Number One Skill to Look for When Hiring | Sales Strategies
When it comes to hiring, the number one skill or behavior to look for is teachability/coachability.
How Top Sellers Treat Buyers
There is absolutely a difference between how top sellers interact with people, compared to how mediocre or poor sellers interact with people.
The Critical Sales Call Step You're Probably Missing | Sales Strategies
Have you ever thought of debriefing your sales calls—the good, bad, or mediocre ones? It’s a great practice to get into.
The #1 Strategy to Growing Current Accounts | Sales Strategies
You can’t retain or grow existing customers if you don’t build out multiple contacts inside each account. The first step is to identify the next in command.
Diversify Your Prospecting
Especially in 2020, you need to diversify your prospecting to ensure long-lasting success.
3 Truths about Selling to People
There are three truths about human behavior that every seller needs to understand…
The Key to Predictable Results | Sales Strategies
What’s the central key to ensuring that you and your client have predictable results? Adherence to the process.
The Power of a Fresh Start
This time of year has a certain appeal to it. I think all of us, to varying degrees, recognize the power of a fresh start at the beginning of each January.
Where Does Your Revenue Really Come From?
I have a question for you. Do you really know where your revenue comes from?
Take a Step Back at the End of the Year | Sales Strategies
December is truly a great time to stop and think about ourselves and our businesses from a marketing perspective as a salesperson, which we often don’t do.
Steps to Take Now for Your Next Quarter | Sales Strategies
As we’re rounding out any month, quarter, or year—depending on how your fiscal year is created—I always like salespeople to think about accelerating...
Why New Buyers See You First, And What To Do About It
Buyers used to be unaware of who sellers were until we called them. Today the opposite is true…
Your December To-Do List | Sales Strategies
December is a great time to be meeting with customers, showcasing your value, finishing last minute projects, and planning for the next year.