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
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 ... »
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Let’s bring the world back to doing great things, instead of app-sized flash-in-the-pan here-today-gone-tomorrow accomplishments. Read Post
The topic of Sales management is very broad, and is covered in an infinite number of books, so we won’t be covering that here. There is also an endless list of material on sales management—and as anyone who has read my previous writings on the subject knows, I consider that management is management. There are ... Read Post
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The understanding of Pipeliner CRM features must go well beyond simple, functional explanations. Just understanding mechanical functionality doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll really grasp the product and all that it means, which is why I’m now writing this ebook on the concepts behind Pipeliner CRM functionality. Read Post
All of Pipeliner CRM’s features express sound business philosophy–and are designed to totally empower your sales force Features and Functionality: Philosophy Meets the Real World In our previous 2 ebooks, Theory Made Real and Reducing Risk, we demonstrated how Pipeliner CRM is the sum total, in the real world, of sound philosophical business principles. Theory ... Read Post
In this ebook, Nikolaus Kimla discusses the two pillars of the future are technology, and human beings and how you have to have the perfect technology, and then the perfect human being in application, performance, and presentation. He argues that today and into the future, it’s a 50-50 balance. In the past, it was perhaps ... Read Post
What if you could unlock the secrets to sales prospecting? What if you had crucial information on questions such as: How many attempts does it take to break through to busy buyers? Or Do cold meetings convert into new business? Statistics help orient you to the task ahead and give information on the best ways ... Read Post
PointClear has developed a comprehensive Lead/Revenue Calculator that factors in metrics frequently ignored in the planning process, and addresses other shortcomings often found in these sorts of tools. This is a model you can adjust to fit your company; so multiply, add zeros, adjust percentages or make whatever other changes you feel will shed light ... Read Post
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How to Answer ‘Overqualified’: Strategy to Secure Senior Roles
Today, we dive into the second critical strategy for mid-career success: mastering your value proposition and defeating the biggest biases.
1. Master Your Value Proposition and Relevancy
You must deeply understand your unique value and exactly where it intersects with market demand.
Define Your Differentiator: What is your signature strength? Pinpoint the one thing that makes you stand out—whether it’s crisis management, technical depth, or strategic leadership.
Align with Needs: Research the industry’s most pressing challenges. Map your history directly to these needs and articulate exactly how you solve their future problems.
Communicate Current Value: Avoid telling old “war stories.” Articulate the lessons learned from past achievements and explain precisely how those lessons apply to the company’s current situation. Make your history relevant and current.
John Tarnoff – https://johntarnoff.com
