Mark Of A Rookie Salesperson: Don’t Be THAT Guy
Salespeople who use bad techniques that get them ignored, screened out, and quickly dumped off a call will still be that same person with the same results using LinkedIn. Ever been to one of
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Salespeople who use bad techniques that get them ignored, screened out, and quickly dumped off a call will still be that same person with the same results using LinkedIn. Ever been to one of
Today’s industrious entrepreneurs, small business owners, and even C Level executives have a new strategy not afforded to past generations – blogging. Today’s industrious entrepreneurs, small business owners to even C Level executives have
Most salespeople repeatedly find themselves navigating waves of extreme highs and lows. During their lowest points, they have to decide whether the metaphorical glass is half-full or half-empty. We’re salespeople. That means that most
We needed to look at the world, and in this case the situation, from another set of lenses – not the ones we were used to viewing situations with. Throughout the course of history,
Everyone wants to be a hero. A superstar. Rich. Famous. Skinny. Admired. Even envied. Nobody wants to do the work. Since at least 1994 when I was introduced to network marketing by a civilian
“Go through the ‘no’s’ and hang ups until someone finally says, ‘yes.’” Ecch! No wonder so many people hate cold calling.” Getting to ‘Yes’ During a Cold Call “Rejection comes with the territory. If
Social engineering is asking for information from people that will help other people and the organization as a whole. One reason that most “cold” calls fail and result in rejection is that sales reps
Is there anything worse than living in constant state of inaction or paralyzing fear? Yes,…I believe it’s called a state of regret. Robert Ringer’s book title, “Action! Nothing Happens Until Something Moves” says it
In a recent sales productivity study we conducted for one of our clients, we learned that while their sales reps spend more time on selling activities compared to the external benchmark, they spend a
If you rely on the features and benefits of your product or service to create differentiation… good luck! Start differentiating through the quality and relevant value of your daily interactions with your customers and
The door to a balanced success opens widest on the hinges of hope and encouragement. ~Zig Ziglar General Colin Powell, the son of immigrants from Jamaica and retired Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
You are part a profession that has the power to dramatically affect and empower our society in a way that many other professions cannot. As you enter professional sales (whether this is your first