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
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 ... »
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 ... »
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 ... »
In today’s mega-technological super-convenience society, we’ve all but lost sight of one particular fact: Life is a risk. We’ve built walls, dams and roofs to keep it out. We’ve armed ourselves with the latest inoculations to keep risk from making us sick. We’ve mounted the latest weaponry to safeguard us from our enemies. We’ve insured ... Read Post
WITH ALL THE RECENT TALK OF TRADE WARS - NICKOLAUS KIMLA'S EBOOK IS MORE RELEVANT THAN EVER!....This must-read work will reveal the true power of trade and commerce. Read Post
Is Sales an Art or a Science It’s an age-old argument that still persists today: is sales an art or a science? The old timers will firmly argue the former, and the modern-day salesperson armed with the latest smartphone and steeped in technology will often argue the latter. But the truth is, that both are ... Read Post
This book examines the sales techniques of the greatest salesperson of all time: Jesus of Nazareth. I’ll begin with the disclaimer that began every post on which this ebook is based: 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 ... Read Post
Network Selling is a sales model we created several years ago, that expresses the ideal needed in today’s interconnected digital sales landscape. It is expressed in this graphic: In this ebook, Nikolaus Kimla goes through each of the factors in Network Selling, fully explaining each. Respect We start with the very first element required in ... Read Post
What Might We Learn? There is no doubt that we live in very turbulent times. Fortunately, we have several hundred years of recorded history to look back on and hopefully learn some lessons from. The Threat to the Middle Class Let’s now examine how our future actually depends on the sales profession and its impact ... Read Post
Sales and Marketing Alignment Sales and Marketing have long struggled to align in a cohesive way. These two teams are both very different, but also very necessary. When they are disjointed or do not collaborate, huge problems can ensure that will end up costing you customers and losing the company revenue. 70% of the buyer’s ... Read Post
Without a doubt, mobile apps can provide great benefits to small business owners. With mobile apps, a small business can reach new customers and provide a better experience to existing ones in a convenient way. However, these benefits can only be delivered when the mobile app works as expected. Many businesses don’t realize the importance ... Read Post
Sales POP! is your shortcut to sales, marketing and leadership excellence, offering short, insightful episodes with top global thought leaders, hosted by John Golden.
Promoting your top salesperson to manager seems like a no-brainer. They exceeded every target, so leading a team should be easy, right? Wrong.
Star performers often succeed through “unconscious competence”—they’re naturally gifted but can’t explain their methods to others. Without management training, they struggle with coaching, delegation, and difficult conversations. Your sales champion becomes a frustrated manager leading an underperforming team.
The solution? Assess leadership potential separately from sales performance. Does this person enjoy developing others? Can they handle conflict constructively?
Forward-thinking companies now offer dual career paths—letting top performers advance without managing people. For those who do lead, provide structured training and mentorship. Management isn’t a reward for individual success; it’s a distinct skill requiring dedicated development.
Great salespeople deserve recognition. Great managers deserve proper preparation.
