
The 4 Personality Styles and Offering Peace of Mind
Peace of mind may be hard to define, but you know it when you experience it. I believe it’s the hidden benefit that everyone wants when buying. Think about a purchase you’ve made that
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Peace of mind may be hard to define, but you know it when you experience it. I believe it’s the hidden benefit that everyone wants when buying. Think about a purchase you’ve made that

Sales people and their leaders have fallen into the habit of over relying on velocity as a means to sales success. It is easy to see why people in sales, at all levels, are

I always liked the saying that you cannot manage time; it already comes in cartons of 24 hours, with each containing 60 minutes After a long career in sales, working with and for some

Effective deciding and doing starts with a pre-determined course of action, or what some call strategic planning. There is a short little story about four little frogs sitting on a log. One decides to

Salespeople know what to do, however, when they hear a ‘buying signal’ they get excited and emotions start running the meeting, not consultative selling skills. You have all probably been a victim of this

Even the best products and services won’t sell themselves. Sales must be initiated. When you order a burger and the salesperson asks “Would you like fries with that,” you’ve experienced a marketing tactic called

What is the most persuasive communication style in sales? How to you draw your prospects in and keep their attention during sales calls and presentations? Jeb Blount answers these questions and more on this

On this episode of the Sales Gravy podcast, Kendra Lee and Jeb Blount discuss cold email prospecting techniques. Kendra Lee is the author of The Sales Magnet and one of the top experts on

Negotiations can be a dreaded and often high-stakes match with no clear winner. Use these four tips to guide your next negotiation and shift your mindset for a more positive collaboration. Negotiations are a

Your self-talk can directly impact how you come across to your prospects on sales calls. You are about to speak to a potential client, go to a networking meeting or give a presentation. What

Customer service and marketing behaviors should always inspire trust and confidence, not fear and trepidation. Poor customer service sometimes starts with the phone. Referrals are probably the best sales leads because the prospects or

When business cards are left to accumulate on a desk or in a drawer, these are missed opportunities to attract attention and to begin to build relationships. Look at your desk right now. Is