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 ... »
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 ... »
This is the first in a series of ebooks covering the vital subject of Sales Management. In this ebook, we’re going to cover the basic essentials of the subject: Getting rapidly up and running when you’re first put on the job, taking on a team, the mindset you need, the subject of management, a sales manager’s virtues, dealing with people, and the technology you need. Read Post
In the last few years, there has certainly been a lot of talk about sales enablement—it’s one of those trendy terms that came around and has definitely remained. It has come to the point now where software vendors are promoting a new type of solution called a Sales Enablement Platform (SEP). In one respect this is great news, for salespeople have never needed more enabling than they do today. There’s only one problem: just what is a Sales Enablement Platform? Read Post
This white paper consists of 6 sins that salespeople should avoid at all cost. Of course we also cover how to avoid them, and the exact actions to take to make sure they never occur at all. Why is it important to avoid these sins? It’s quite simple: Because you want to sell, and win ... Read Post
Selling is a very dynamic process, probably the most dynamic in any organization. It has so many moving parts, so many variables that it often becomes frenetic, chaotic, and reactionary. In this ebook, John Golden argues that it doesn’t have to be that way. Read Post
Much has been written about “how to sell”—the rules, the methods, ways to vastly increase your sales. Nikolaus Kimla has written a number of books himself on the successful methods he´d seen and personally used. But little is said about the things you can do wrong, and for that reason he decided to write about ... Read Post
Review and score your overall sales ecosystem with Ken Thoreson’s revealing audit. Tune Your Sales Tactics with Ken Thoreson’s Sales Audit Your sales ecosystem is supposed to be a finely-tuned set of activities working together to move sales from lead to close. But do you have unseen stumbling blocks that are preventing the system from ... Read Post
Are you neglecting the crucial step of asking for a referral? There are a lot of crucial things to do in sales. But, are you missing out on one of the most crucial steps? Asking for referrals is key to getting more business, increasing your revenue, and growing your business. There are numerous benefits to ... Read Post
Identify and evaluate any sales opportunity to prioritize your sales pipeline and keep it accurate and actionable. Learn How to Identify a Good Sales Opportunity Nancy is a sales rep for a company that sells office furnishings. They include chairs, desks, couches, conference tables and any other such items needed. Nancy’s company generally qualifies opportunities with this ... 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.
Generating leads is one challenge; scaling your business without descending into chaos is another. On the Expert Inside podcast, Shawn Quintero outlined a two-part strategy to master sales and delivery simultaneously.
1. The High-Converting Offer: Why Challenges Beat Webinars
Passive, lengthy webinars are out. Focused, 3-to-5-day challenges are in. Why? Because they create momentum and build belief in a micro-result.
Shawn’s “One Client Away Challenge” is a perfect example: it solves the immediate need (getting a client) and sets the stage for the longer-term solution (scaling client delivery).
2. Break the Cycle with the BOAT Method
Most service entrepreneurs hit a wall: they sell a lot (feast), get overwhelmed delivering the service, stop marketing (famine), and then start over. The B.O.A.T. method is your operating system for sustainable scale.
Growth doesn’t happen by doing more; it happens by implementing innovative, focused systems that allow you to grow with intention.
