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With this article, we continue the series of lessons we can learn from Jesus of Nazareth. Again I’ll provide my disclaimer: With this series, we’re examining the sales techniques of the greatest salesperson of all time—namely Jesus of Nazareth. This doesn’t mean I’m taking some kind of jaded view of Jesus, and only characterizing him ... Read Post
I’d like to encircle the workplace with ribbons of yellow safety tape. That would give others an inkling of the dangers lurking within. I’m not talking about back pain, eyestrain, and paper cuts. I’m talking exploitation, harassment, and passive aggression. We need to protect people from the risks that threaten their personal values. In an ... Read Post
As you get ready to celebrate Valentine's Day, here is a fun piece where you can decide what kind of a Valentine are you when it comes to sales? Read Post
With this post, we begin a series examining the sales techniques of the greatest salesperson of all time: Jesus of Nazareth. Before anyone gets upset, this doesn’t mean I’m taking a jaded view of Jesus and only characterizing him as a salesperson. Nor does it mean I’m stepping all over religious toes and pushing Christianity. ... Read Post
Conventional wisdom like "I'm busier than ever, customers are so informed they don't need me" or are they in fact myths? Our new series explores the reality. Read Post
CEOs and sales managers have long struggled with ensuring their sales team sells on value, not price. They hold rah-rah sales meetings that tout the benefits of the product and services. They teach negotiation skills, with the goal of salespeople standing firm on the price when meeting with a professional buyer. So why do salespeople ... Read Post
Selling Me, Selling You Taking off from the magnificent song by Abba (Knowing Me, Knowing You), this final article in our series on the biggest sales mistakes you can make takes up the most crucial error a salesperson can commit—and also the biggest trap they can fall into. Selling Me The “Selling Me” part of ... Read Post
If you don’t know your nearest enemy, you should. And you should give them special attention. You may have several competitors in your space but it is essential to focus on the one that is nipping at your heels; you are extremely vulnerable if they decide to grow at your expense. Here are some simple ... Read Post