In preparing for sales calls, we all have our processes that we follow to give us tracks to run on and to increase the likelihood of successful outcomes. And in that, I’ve just mentioned two key elements – having both a logical call path and a planned call objective. Of course, there’s more. With the ... Read Post
To maximize the effectiveness of LinkedIn Sales Navigator in lead generation and sales processes, consider incorporating the following strategies: Targeted Searches: Use the advanced search features to filter potential leads by industry, company size, job title, and geographical location. This specificity helps in identifying the most relevant prospects. Save and Organize Leads: Utilize the tool’s ... »
Can you count the times you asked yourself, ‘Why am I doing this?’ or ‘Why is this happening to me?’ The number is likely, infinite, and many will take the easy route – they quit. The better questions is, ‘What can I do to improve the situation, regain enthusiasm, and move forward?’ Our article offers ... »
The mining industry which people once saw as traditional and slow to adapt is now going through a profound transformation. The combination of technological progress with environmental demands and economic needs is forcing mining companies to adopt digital transformation in order to boost operational efficiency while adopting even greater safety measures all the while maintaining ... »
Capitalize on the new buyer’s journey by aligning sales and marketing. Help your business grow! Discover the advantages of making your sales and marketing work together. A huge part of the buying decision is made before your customer reaches out to your brand or meets your sales team. What does that mean for your sales ... Read Post
The traditional approach to sales in the mining industry was straightforward, centered on trading raw materials like copper and gold based on global market prices and standard contracts. For many years, the main goal was to sell large volumes of extracted resources, with sales methods firmly established in commodity trading practices. This long-standing model is ... Read Post
While it might be easy for some professions–a doctor, a judge, a firefighter, even a lawyer–to find meaning in their lives, for a salesperson it can be tough. Along with countless negative media portrayals over the years, and tainted social attitudes, a salesperson encounters the highest percentage of rejection of just about any profession out ... Read Post
What a salesperson must be to survive in the 21st century? In this white paper, Nikolaus Kimla answers that question fully. This persona could be called the New Era Salesperson. They could be referred to as the Entrepreneur Within The Enterprise. But neither of these precisely expresses what we mean, and so a few years ... Read Post
People are smart to question the future of automation, for it has become part of everything we do. With the quantity of applications and technology around us, we yet still crave more. We become convinced of its power when our package is delivered from Amazon Prime, containing the items we were simply browsing for that ... Read Post
This ebook is on the subject of “Win Together.” It falls under the same context as“win-to-win” described in my book Network Selling: Guarantee Success for the Digital Age. Today, this aspect of sales is more important than ever, and must also be part and parcel of CRM solutions. Read Post
Mindfulness in the Workplace: Boost Sales With These Tips Mindfulness is a surefire way to improve your own quality of life as well as the quality of life and mental health of your employees. There is plenty of evidence as to how the long-term benefits of a positive mental health environment impact the success of ... Read Post
Without a doubt, mobile apps can provide great benefits to small business owners. With mobile apps, a small business can reach new customers and provide a better experience to existing ones in a convenient way. However, these benefits can only be delivered when the mobile app works as expected. Many businesses don’t realize the importance ... Read Post
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What if accountability wasn’t about blame, but about support? That’s the core philosophy Rob Marcus explores in this essential episode of Sales POP! podcast. Marcus argues that many organizations fail not because of effort, but due to a fundamental misunderstanding of accountability and a lack of proper leadership training.
We dive deep into why simply promoting high performers into management is a recipe for disaster. Leadership is a learned skill, yet most managers lack the crucial ability to coach effectively. Coaching—asking, not telling—empowers teams to find their own solutions, fostering autonomy and ownership. Learn how to redefine accountability as a positive, mission-driven tool that aligns teams around clear, measurable expectations. Discover why leaders must model the standards they demand and how investing in coaching skills for your managers will build a self-sufficient, high-performing culture. This is the blueprint for crossing the divide from micromanagement to true team empowerment.
