Sales Discipline: Five Steps To Recover From A Lost Sale

Ever lost a sale? Of course you have, we all have. The difference between the average salesperson and the great salesperson is how quickly you recover from the lost sale. When you lose a sale that you thought you should have won, it is often tempting to take it personally... Read More

Elearning Is Dead - Long Live Blended Learning!

There is little doubt that eLearning has not achieved the success it promised some ten years ago, even though the primary benefits in terms of cost and flexibility remains extremely attractive. Some of the mistakes that have been made are:1. A Lack of an Holistic Approach Elearning was viewed as... Read More

3 Steps To Immediately Increase Sales

Want to increase sales within your company? It's not as hard to do as some might have you believe. Though we as a nation are in the midst of an economic downturn these past two years, your company does not have to be. What follows are three simple steps to... Read More

7 Ways to Get to the Truth: When the Sale Disappears

Based on his most recent e-mail, "Everything looks good -- I'll get back to you so we can move this forward"--everything points to a probable sale. You feel so relaxed, happy, and hopeful. Then a couple of days go by with no phone call or e-mail. You tell yourself, "He's... Read More

How to Achieve Sales Goals by Focusing on Activities

When I broke into sales in 1986, I read several books that talked about how important it was to set goals if you wanted to achieve success. I bought into the idea completely and started writing down extensive lists of goals that I expected to achieve, along with due dates... Read More

If You Respect Them, They Will Buy -- Closing the Sale

We've all had the unfortunate experience of being convinced by a pushy salesperson to buy something we weren't sure we wanted. You may have really wanted the product, but after being pushed into buying it, you don't want it anymore. You either return it or you never patronize the store... Read More

Invite Questions to Boost Your Sales

Do you invite your prospective customers to ask questions ...or do you try to avoid getting questions from them? You're walking away from a lot of easy sales if you don't encourage prospects to ask questions.1. Prospects Who Ask Questions Are Usually Ready To BuyProspective customers who take the time... Read More

You Dont Need Health Insurance!

Seems almost every situation in our lives is centered on communication. Good or bad, the way we express our thoughts, wants, and needs to each other determines how we live, love, and learn together.As a guy who is a regular on the seminar circuit, does a live radio show, an... Read More

Customers - Always be Focused on Them

I was looking at some promotional literature and web sites the other day and it was interesting to note the number of times the words - "We" and "Our" was used in this material.Lots of statements such as: "We are a leading supplier of__" "Our products do__" "We research__" "We... Read More

How to Master the Art of Salesmanship

I put together this little article because, although basic, we all must "master the art of selling". With out this skill, the foundation on which you build your business will not be a solid one. Mastering the "art of selling" is simply knowing how to present whatever it is that... Read More

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Top 5 Low Cost Ways To Get More Sales Leads And Sell More Without Cold Calling

Cold calling may now be outdated. People have become defensive... Read More

Elearning Is Dead - Long Live Blended Learning!

There is little doubt that eLearning has not achieved the... Read More

3 Steps To Immediately Increase Sales

Want to increase sales within your company? It's not as... Read More

Value Add Negotiating for Sales Professionals

Imagine this scenario. You are a sales representative for Baker... Read More

Like It or Not... You?re in SALES!

Mention the word sales or salesman and two out of... Read More

Separating Yourself from the Crowd (Part One of Two)

Warren Buffet says that insurance is a commodity and price... Read More

7 Sales Techniques To Differentiate You From The Competition

You have a choice. You can stand out or blend... Read More

Why ALL Sales Decisions Are Based On Emotion - Heres The Proof!

Have you ever gone into a newsagent, picked up a... Read More

Its All in the Questions

Contrary to many of the books on how to be... Read More

The 6 Secrets To Sales Success

There is no magic pill, trick, teqnique, system or secret... Read More

How Business Coaches Avoid the Yearly Training Feeding Frenzy

What is it with appraisals? In September and October there... Read More

Sneaky Sales Tactics

The reason why you have a job in sales is... Read More

Dramatically Increase Sales With The KISS Test

We've all heard the term KISS at one time or... Read More

Why More Sales Training Comes Before More Marketing Expenditure

In most businesses, when sales are slow or low, the... Read More

Sales Letters - How to Write Them

You could just send out your brochure to potential customers... Read More

The Top Five Traits of a Successful Salesperson

If you're looking for a successful salesperson to hire, a... Read More

Youre Hired... I Think

I'm not a fan of "The Donald" and I had... Read More

Turning Sales Techniques Into Sales Success!

The goal of all sales training is not just to... Read More

Top 10 Secrets to Fully Embrace Sales and Exceed Your Goals Forever!

1.- REMAIN VERY CLIENT FOCUSED! Not Company focused. Your clients... Read More

Knowing Your Customers; Closing the Sale

Just because your business is based in your home that... Read More

The Pipeline: Curious, Desperate, Inspired?

You do have a "Pipeline" don't you? You know, the... Read More

Busting Your Assumptions: Effective Probing Techniques for Sales Professionals

Do you find yourself making these kinds of assumptions?- "I... Read More

The Choice between Yes and Yes: A Psychological Revelation

Three year old Kara was throwing a tantrum. She didn't... Read More

Sales 101

For many individuals in business the hardest part is selling.... Read More

Equal Chance of Winning The Sale? Bah!

Are you going to win this deal? With just less... Read More

Top 7 Psychological Triggers For Unlimited Sales

Did you know that there are specific psychological triggers you... Read More

Follow-Up Marketing: How to Win More Sales with Less Effort

A study done by the Association of Sales Executives revealed... Read More

How To Stop Chasing Prospects Forever!

Perhaps the biggest challenge faced by salespeople is the problem... Read More

How to Master the Art of Salesmanship

I put together this little article because, although basic, we... Read More

The Top 7 Sales Blunders

We all make mistakes when selling our product or service.... Read More

Sales Marketing: 10 Explosive Strategies To Amplify Your Sales

Marketing is a skill. Once you master it, you can... Read More

When The Clock Strikes Twelve!

I just finished reading another sales copy ending with the... Read More

Do You Want To Sell More? Then Stop Trying To Be Everything To Everybody!

I know you've heard this a thousand times, but from... Read More