Category Archives: Sales Development

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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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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The Sales team: Being Better than Average

The Sales team: Being Better than Average The key to becoming better than average is to “Raise Your Expectations and your Sales Peoples Expectations. Next hold people accountable. To accomplish this there are a few key elements to drive home … Continue reading

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Keeping the pipeline full: “ Back to Basics”

Keeping the pipeline full: “ Back to Basics” Most poor sales months can be traced back to a lack of activity, especially in new business generation with the cause being…lack of consistent calling as part of your prospecting plan. If … Continue reading

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The Goal Directed Sales Person

The Goal Directed Sales Person Sales People will not “buy in” to the company sales goal until you first establish personal goals with each sales person. You must have this conversation and do this exercise! • What do they want … Continue reading

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Want Greater Sales Success? Look at your LOST Deals

Want Greater Sales Success? Look at your LOST Sales? The lost sales analysis is an excellent sales tool. It really helps measure success against competition based on sales that are lost. When a sale is lost to competition it also … Continue reading

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Implementing Time Controls: Taking Ownership For Success

We are often asked, “What can I do to get better?” A very vague and general question. There are very specific things anyone can do to improve their success rate, and the key is managing your time and implementing time … Continue reading

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10 Secrets To Success

Investor’s Business Daily’s 10 Secrets To Success Investor’s Business Daily has spent years analyzing leaders and successful people in all walks of life.  Most have 10 traits that, when combined, can turn dreams into reality.  Each day, focus on one… HOW … Continue reading

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“What’s Your Price?”

“What’s Your Price?” It’s the question we all hate to hear, and it means we are about to be “worked over” on price.  You will always feel that way if you believe that a low price is the most important … Continue reading

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Positive Self-Talk: Attitude and Empowering Beliefs

Attitude and Empowering Beliefs The keys to success in sales It begins with developing the potential within us by first creating the right outlook to help achieve the right outcomes. The way we internalize and see ourselves, being in sales … Continue reading

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