What do you think it is? Many experts insist it's the word "you." Why?When most of us read anything, we're looking for something that interests us. What do we need at that moment? What will we need tomorrow? Why should we bother to read this story?Self-interest is what motivates us... Read More
A sales letter is a document designed to generate sales. It is a distinctive type of persuasive letter. It persuades the reader to place an order, to request additional information, or to lend support to the product or service or cause being offered. For most sectors other than retail, a... Read More
People ask me, "What should I charge?"I say, "Ask your clients."If they are respectable professionals you want as clients, they will be honest with you and give you a fair price based on their experience, their need, and their ability to pay. They will not try to undercut you.And if... Read More
The USP (Unique Selling Proposition) is based on the assumption that if you can't be better than the competition then being different will usually suffice.It is true that most businesses scrape by in the midst of mediocrity. The bosses of these firms see an industry or profession that looks lucrative... Read More
I was sitting at my desk last week when my phone rang. I picked it up and said, "This is Ari with Unlock The Game." The woman on the other end of the phone said, "Hi, my name is Julie Jackson, I'm with XYZ company and we are a...and we... Read More
At 21 years, just out of Business College, I went into the mail-order business. Spent 4-1/2 years in this venture and learned many valuable lessons about building customer relationships. #1 is TRUST. Folks like to buy from someone who is dependable and responsible.... with integrity.... one who "walks" their "talk".You'll... Read More
Direct sales can be your ticket to a profitable home-based business. There's low risk and low overhead - and you'll find lots of conversation, creativity, and cooperation among the company's representatives. But how do you know which company is right for you? Here are ten things to look for as... Read More
You can make a difference in the second half! You can't do it by doing the same things the same way.You can make a difference in the second half every year! You can do it by thinking differently and being different. For example:Always link your ideas to action steps. Always... Read More
For many of you the Fear of Selling is a huge challenge and obstacle for you from day to day. The first thing you need to do is find out exactly what it is you're afraid of. Are you afraid of success? Believe it or not there this is an... Read More
We all have people whom we find difficult. We don't understand them, connect with them, or even talk comfortably with them. But, when we own a one person business, seeing someone as difficult gets in the way of our selling effectively and their buying wisely.It is easy to blame the... Read More
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How many of you made as much money as you... Read More
As I prepare this issue of this Newsletter, at 37,000... Read More
You can make a difference in the second half! You... Read More
An attractive woman has a decided advantage as sales representative... Read More
Freebees--Freebees--FreebeesWHY PAY, WHEN "YOU CAN HAVE IT FOR FREE?"There are... Read More
I would like to share a disturbing little secret with... Read More
Let me tell you about my friend Peter who has... Read More
"I'd love to work with you, but?"How many times have... Read More
So now the time has come to invest in Lead... Read More
The traditional "Quotation" was originally devised during the Industrial Revolution... Read More
Make no mistake that emotions are the driving force behind... Read More
A conversation: The Salesperson: "I don't cold call-I want to... Read More
Sales information resource Just Sell, calls caring "sales love". Here's... Read More
Do you have 5, 10, or 20 years of sales... Read More
Business owners of long standing know the cardinal rule "take... Read More
Sales is a critical part of any business, including non-profits.... Read More
"Sales Letter"... that's your web site's sales page. The page... Read More
In my professional experience as a sales and marketing coach/consultant,... Read More
(Objection handling tips excerpted from Objections! Objections! Objections!)People buy people.... Read More
Manufacturers and distributors are rolling out more sales incentive programs... Read More
Instead of giving your customers or potential customers a choice... Read More
Selling Against Goliath?How to Take on the Big Guys and... Read More
If you need to hold a fundraiser and don't know... Read More
No matter how big or small your business is and... Read More
The need for good proposals - the business kind, not... Read More
Occasionally EGOPOWER readers send me questions or topic suggestions that... Read More
Remember those school exercises that started "Compare and contrast....yada yada... Read More
At-ti-tude, n.One of Webster's dictionaries describes the word attitude as:a... Read More
Successful salespeople have the ability to turn the customers they... Read More
Does your Sales Pipeline leak? If you answered no, you... Read More
Selling your services to corporations is an attractive proposition. The... Read More
Just about every clothing store uses mannequins. There are many... Read More
Have you ever run DOWN an escalator that was going... Read More
A challenge facing many businesses is how to maintain a... Read More
Instead of giving your customers or potential customers a choice... Read More
We all have people whom we find difficult. We don't... Read More
We use only 5% of God's given potential, 95% of... Read More
You've met a new prospect, accurately assessed their needs and... Read More
"Open-source" is typically found in the Information Technology area as... Read More
As I prepare this issue of this Newsletter, at 37,000... Read More
Former General Electric CEO and legendary manager, Jack Welch, nailed... Read More
HANDLING OBJECTIONSSales presentation is not always going to be plain... Read More
Here are four simple things you can do to take... Read More
Britney Spears has recently caused controversy with suggestions that the... Read More
You know that word of mouth can grow your business.... Read More
A lot of effort is put into getting new clients.... Read More
The topic of this issue's article is a response to... Read More
Recently I wanted a new lawn mower as we have... Read More
What do people buy? They don't buy your wonderful presentation.... Read More
1. Make your reader visualize they have already bought your... Read More
I just bought six square pieces of spongy fabric for... Read More
The other night I was watching a classic western from... Read More
Depending upon how much you enjoy writing, writing sales proposals... Read More
Smart buyers will always ask for a better price. Unfortunately,... Read More
"How do you create a perceived value to differentiate yourself... Read More
Anyone that works in sales knows just how important it... Read More
A lot of people are very intrigued by the idea... Read More
As a result of providing marketing consulting, training and coaching... Read More
Have you wasted valuable time and money on promotion that... Read More
Who likes cold calling? Most salespeople don't like cold calling,... Read More
Doing business over meals is a ritual that has existed... Read More
Selling a service isn't the same as selling a product.... Read More
Still more discoveries from the recent studies in behavioral economics:Over-Valuing... Read More
"If you do anything foolish or try to get out... Read More
Whether you're a conventional sales person, a professional ? such... Read More
If you live in England then you will already be... Read More
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