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When it comes to our self-talk, too many of us tolerate the negativity we were handed. The answer to overcome the negativity and create success? Affirmations! Read More

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The fifth in a series ten posts on sales effectiveness describing the 10 essential attributes B2B sales reps must possess in order to succeed and the 10 opposing ideas that are also essential to success. This post focuses on the being Adaptable vs. Prepared. Read More

You need to shed the deadwood to drive forward, fire the bottom 10% of your account base. The bandwidth you recapture will allow you to refocus on gaining customers that are like the small minority that currently drive your revenue. Go ahead, fire some, it's alright. Read More

When trying to figure out how to sell to small businesses, remember these helpful tips from eHow user Cornelus Postell. Selling to other small businesses may be a B2B opportunity for your small business, but how do you approach a busy small business owner with your product or services, no matter how reasonably priced and helpful it might be. Here Postell suggests the approach to take when attempt Read More

This is the final post of a three part series dedicated to building a championship pipeline. At the end of last week’s article, I touched on the idea of “balance.” No, I’m not talking about work-life balance. I’m talking about the size and viability of your prospects.

Are you chasing mice, elephants, and ghosts? You may want to chase some more than others… Read More

The most important component in improving on the 80/20 rule is the front line sales manager. While yesterday we looked at the concept of changing the status quo in many sales situations, today we look at the role of the sales manager and their ability to truly lead, manage and coach. Read More

What kind of impression are you making on your prospects? Is it the right one? Are you clearly demonstrating that you care about your customers by what you say and do? Read More

Most of us are thinking about how thankful we are this time of year. I searched to find some of the greatest thoughts and ideas ever shared on gratitude— Albert Schweitzer teaches us to be grateful for those who inspire us— Meister Eckhart puts gratitude in perspective with two simple words— David Steindl-Rast reminds us to enjoy our current achie Read More