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Promise or Goal? The old year has come to an end, and we’re in the first days of the new year. Most people are looking back at their recent past, weighing successful and missed opportunities and achievements, and making plans for the upcoming year. This is a very good thing, only when looking back at ... Read Post
The First Sale When you work in sales or any business for that matter have you ever stopped to think about the first sale you made? You cannot underestimate the power of the first sale. So why is the first sale so important? The reason it’s so important is that the first sale is not ... Read Post
In this our next in this series on the biggest mistakes you can make today in B2B sales, we’re going to talk about hard selling—you know, that pushy, insistent, “wear-‘em-down-till-they-buy” approach from years gone by. Or, rather, we’re not going to talk about it. For in today’s sales world, it doesn’t work at all. Today ... Read Post
In most B2B sales you are rarely selling to just one person and even if you are, it is rare that they are making the decision without being influenced by others or perhaps even having to get final sign-off from above. The best way to navigate this challenge is to uncover and then layout the ... Read Post
Social listening is a valuable tactic for B2B brands. It’s honest and authentic and delivers a host of benefits. It can enhance reputation management, improve product development, and provide helpful consumer insight. But social listening can also be used to boost your sales strategy. Let’s break down the what and why of social listening, and ... Read Post
The holiday season is the time for fun, merriment, and mindless spending. Once the holiday season is over, you would realize the consequences of all that gift-giving and shopping. When you are confronted with the credit card bills sometime in January, you often realize that you are in serious trouble and you need to take ... Read Post
Today’s sales leaders are thinking about the future. Top of mind for them is identifying the specific skill set necessary for seller success this year, next year and five years out. Recognizing the new or enhanced requirements of top performing salespeople affects hiring decisions, seller retention, customer satisfaction, and ultimately, sales results. Four traits are ... Read Post
Has trying to sell through social media been the biggest mistake Sales has made in the last decade? Read Post
