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Insights on Dealing with the “PRICE” issue in Sales

Price is always a “component” of every deal you are involved with.Let us ask you: Have you ever sold something when you were the “Higher Price?” How about the opposite: have you ever “lost” a deal when you were the … Continue reading

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IF you replaced your Poorest Sales Performer…what could you afford to do to increase Sales Revenue?

On Jan17, 2021 Vistage released results from their “CEO Confidence Index Survey.” CEO survey question: Did your sales team meet or exceed quota? Answer: ONLY 33% met or exceeded quota! Why so low? In today’s COVID-19 Environment, since March 2020, … Continue reading

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Growing Sales using Science and Reality in Q1 2021

The pandemic has been with us for almost a year! It’s time to really look at Salespeople, and Sales Management with Science, Data, and Objectivity in 2021. Experience tells us that many CEO’s, Presidents and Owners have gotten more involved … Continue reading

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Are you Managing Forward, or are you looking in the rearview mirror?

We know that generally the Sales Manager is often the weakest link in a Sales Organization. We also know that the best Sales Managers spend at least 50% of their time coaching their sales people (even the top-producers and veterans).  … Continue reading

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Focusing On “High Gain” Activities: Q4

Pareto’s Principle, also known as the 80/20 rule. Pareto’s principle came about when he realized that in 1906, 80% of Italy’s land was owned by just 20% of Italy’s population. Today, Pareto’s principle applies to many different areas of business, … Continue reading

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One MAJOR Reason Why Sales Opportunities Die… that you must address and Correct!

In today’s Covid environment, it can be difficult to not only see people face to face, but also to contact those who are working remotely. The result for most salespeople? They believe they must “bend over backwards” and do whatever the … Continue reading

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Professional Sports are back! What parallels exist between the preparation of sports organizations and your business?

Professional Sports are back! While some sports are facing larger hiccups and hurdles than others, they’ve all spent tremendous time preparing for this moment – not just on the field, court, or ice – but in the front offices, as … Continue reading

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The BRUTAL facts of Sales.

As the leader you are looking again to “crunch the numbers,” to determine “where you’ll end up” versus that original January budget number. For many companies, it is the same number! To many others, it is time to “reboot” your … Continue reading

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The #1 Unknown advantage you’re giving your competitors and what to do about it

Many organizations are completely frustrated because the “crisis” has clearly pointed out and magnified the weaknesses of some of their salespeople. Their sales peoples’ “skill gaps” compared to “Critical Skills” REQUIRED to Accelerate Sales Growth in this more competitive market are woeful. … Continue reading

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Sales Leaders: Play the Game by The Rules… The New Rules for Selling as we adjust and return to the “New Normal.”

Let us face the facts. Selling has changed dramatically since the Pandemic. Your customers and prospects are affected to varying degrees. Some previous accounts will not be returning. Some will be “re-tooling” their businesses.” Some will be “business as usual.” … Continue reading

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