Author Archives: Adam Kash

Recruiting and Retention of Salespeople: Questions to ask

Recruiting, Screening, Selecting and Retaining Outstanding Salespeople has been identified as the #1 management issue facing companies in 2016. Many hiring managers, desperate to fill a vacancy, allow themselves to be “sold” by the interviewee. They hire them because they "like" him … Continue reading

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The Sales Candidate Reference Check

The Sales Candidate Reference check! So, you’re ready to extend an offer to a sales candidate that has passed thru your hiring “gauntlet.” They closely match what is needed in the role that you are filling; you’ve tested them and … Continue reading

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Sales bites….one sentence….to nourish your results!

Here are attendee comments from a recent training conference we conducted. These are one liner “gems” to implement from the sales development training. NEVER do anything in sales (give a quote, do a demo, write a proposal, accept a meeting … Continue reading

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Attitude & Belief Systems

Is your team made up of go-getters who believe that nothing will hold them back? Or is your team made up of people who have the ability to only find why something won’t work? What gives the go-getters this seemingly … Continue reading

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Sales Leadership – what’s your personal plan for 2016?

Finishing out the year and planning for 2016 gives us time to pause and reflect on how we can improve in our role as Sales Leaders. Here is a list of questions that beg to be answered…completely and honestly in planning … Continue reading

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“Play The Game By The Rules… The New Rules” Strategic Selling For Profitability

Strategic Selling For Profitability Let’s face the facts. Selling has changed dramatically since the Recession of 2008. People have less time, do not want to see sales people, and have access to more information than ever before. Some accounts will … Continue reading

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Are sales people working on a Symptom or a Problem?

We have often found in working with our clients that their sales people are working on a “symptom” vs. the “problem”. Unfortunately, as long as you are working on a symptom it will be difficult to get your prospect to … Continue reading

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Time Management: The Key to Improving Sales Productivity

Time Management: The Key to Improving Sales Productivity Time management is an OXYMORON. You cannot manage time, but you can manage YOURSELF through a disciplined process of maximizing your time by prioritizing activities which will help you achieve…your sales goals. … Continue reading

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Attitude Is Everything

Attitude is Everything Henry Ford said “whether you think you can or can’t…you’re right”. Our attitude or mind set is so crucial for success is sales that we as professionals must continuously refocus, remember what we are wanting to accomplish … Continue reading

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Sales Manager’s Corner: How to Get the Most from Sales Training

Sales Manager’s Corner: How to Get the Most from Sales Training Good training will accomplish three goals: First, it will teach skills that develop efficient work habits (behavior). Second, it will form positive attitudes that promote healthy self-esteem and belief … Continue reading

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