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 ... »
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 ... »
There is a lot of conversation circulating about building your personal brand. If you take a look online, you might see personal branding defined 1 as “the practice of people marketing themselves and their careers as brands,” with terms like “self-packaging” thrown into the mix. But, the discussion about personal branding is fairly superficial; what ... Read Post
Ten Don’ts for Social Media: The Poster Using social media is a great way to build brand awareness, but some cautions are in order. Here are 10 techniques that won’t work. What you should not do on social media For social media to be an effective part of your brand-building strategy, it’s important to pay ... Read Post
The use of KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to measure a sales team’s growth or contraction have been used for many years. Some examples include gross sales, net revenue, products sold, and others that demonstrate how a company has succeeded (or not) through a particular period (quarter or year). Read Post
Entering the Sales world is a lot like engaging in a boxing match. How do you make your emotions work for you? Knowing Your Opponent For many in Sales, stepping into a sales opportunity is like stepping into a boxing ring. You’re going to be throwing punches, ducking and weaving — avoiding blows that could ... Read Post
This is a book about freedom—the freedom that once existed, the little freedom we have left that we can still take advantage of, and a strong hope for a greater freedom in the future. Within these pages I am opening some old yet crucially relevant arguments and placing them squarely on the table for discussion, ... Read Post
Generate, evaluate, and nurture the most promising leads into your sales pipeline. Leads Lead…To Sales! If you want your business to be successful and thrive, you need to have an effective lead generation strategy – because, well – no leads, no sales! Without a constant stream of fresh leads, you’re going to struggle to hit ... Read Post
Social selling has revolutionized the sales world, which has created the necessity of managing a social selling team. In recent years, using social media and other similar platforms to sell has taken off, and it has been difficult to keep up with the trends, especially for sales managers who are already juggling a lot of ... Read Post
Sales strategist Robert Beckerman has designed a tool to help you build stronger relationships with prospects and clients. Are Your Sales Methods Effective? Are you ready to ask yourself some really important and possibly difficult questions? The answers to these 10 questions will help sales professionals focus on core issues that may be holding them ... 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.
