Would you like to have more customers, web visitors opting in, and more “Buy Now” button clicks? If so, do like Hollywood–use stories to sell products and services. You don’t have to think long about it for it to make sense. You’ve probably sat through more than one meeting featuring a chart-and-graph PowerPoint presentation…during which ... Read Post

“They haven’t called me back.” If you’ve worked around sales much, you know this is probably the most common response to the question “Where are we at with prospect ABC?” This kind of response lands at my feet with a thud, like a bag of rocks, when given to me by a business owner or ... Read Post

What exactly is a sales target? It is an objective set for a particular sales rep or sales department, usually reflecting units sold or revenue over a specific time period. A sales target keeps sales management and the sales team focused on goal achievement. But did you know that there are several different types of ... Read Post

There isn’t a company on the planet that doesn’t want their customers to say yes more often: yes to higher prices, yes to more purchasing, yes to the greatness of your service and yes to the results of those services. This is certainly how you start growing customers. Here’s the reality. You have to earn ... Read Post

Continuing our series on the comparison between the American War of Independence and today’s world of sales and commerce, let’s now take a look at a very unfortunate side of it all, using as an example the most famous traitor in American history. For over 200 years in the US, the name Benedict Arnold has ... Read Post

There are many factors that contribute to sales success. But it all begins with one single decision: to become masterful, not average, in sales. Read Post

You might discover that instead of on LinkedIn, the business opportunity you are seeking might be right next door. My friend Sarah that told me she obtained a job as marketing head for a new startup company. Not only will she be paid a salary, she’ll also be receiving a percentage of the startup’s revenue. ... Read Post

The request for quota predictions brings fear into the hearts of novice salespeople, particularly those new to the profession. It brings to mind the game of ‘Truth or Dare’ along with ideas for minimizing the damage that could potentially take place. Every new sales employee is shocked to learn that they are expected to precisely ... Read Post