7 Habits of Highly Effective Networkers
Successful Networkers All business people are networkers whether they realize it or not. Some are more effective than others and enjoy it more than others. Anyone can master the art of networking with a
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Successful Networkers All business people are networkers whether they realize it or not. Some are more effective than others and enjoy it more than others. Anyone can master the art of networking with a

Adjusting Your Treadmill Once in a While Can Improve Your Sales I don’t like going to the gym, I really don’t. Lifting weights is OK, but going on the treadmill is almost punishment for

Instant Sales Karma – Get it by being honest! Telling the truth! It sounds like the simplest thing in the world, but being honest with salespeople seems like a real challenge these days. Business owners

Sales reps have it tough today – not only are their clients and prospects harder to sell, but even their companies have pulled back a lot of the incentives they used to reward

This Button is so “Easy” I was in Staples the other day and saw their promotion using a little red button that says, “Easy” on it. You know the one? They have commercials on

Of Managers and Leaders is required reading for those who use the terms ‘leaders’ and ‘managers’ synonymously. In reality, leadership and management are at different ends of the spectrum. While leadership behavior is synonymous

How effective are voice mails? Many sales people struggle with the decision as to whether they should leave a voice mail message or not. In a consultative sales environment, once you have identified your

Motivating good sales teams to be great! Pep talks aren’t enough Successful companies and smart sales managers see an economic downturn or slow economy as an opportunity. A slow economy can result in decreased

The Ultimate Sales Strategy During a recent new client strategy meeting and a session where I had a chance to interview their entire sales team I came away with a break through idea regarding

The Right Way and the Wrong Way to Open Your Call Because you only have a few precious seconds to make a connection and establish interest, you’d better have a good opening prepared in

Losing Sales or Gaining Clients? The sales world can be a lot like dieting and working out. Sales, like dieting and working out, takes dedication, commitment, discipline and knowing when you are off track.

Do not try to overcome the initial resistance you get when closing, instead, be prepared for it and earn the right to present your product or service! So, When is an objection NOT an