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Sometimes managers get caught up in talking about the numbers over and over and over again. Although it is mostly about the numbers, it is also important to know... Read More

If you missed the last post, Compelling Argument Against Cold Calling, it is piece you have to read several times to take it all in. I think there are two key issues. The first is cold calling and the second is lead generation. I'll set the record straight. If you are in sales, cold calling isn't optional. It is a must— but, most organizations are Read More

Cold calling is described in heroic terms: beating a path to the prized customer; crossing the many obstacles and walls of protection to find the elusive buyer; wrangling and competing against the many other sales people pursuing the same prize. After breathless battle and hard work the sales person... Read More

Do referrals work? How do you get them? You've got to have a system! Read More

Sales people must have an ability to filter. That means working through a lot of potential business and prioritizing opportunities that will close now along with deals that will close in the future. A strong pipeline is going to payoff now and it pays again later. Read More

Sales is a field where you often see people move up the ladder very quickly. Creating winning teams begins with the manager. Let's look at this from two perspectives— Read More

Check out these 10 tips for guaranteed sales success. Each tip includes a BONUS article! Read More

Choose your words wisely. They carry a big impact. I've always coached people to refrain from saying things that plant negative seeds. You know those nasty statements that you can never take back. I'll share two examples. Read More

Achieving success with cold calling is all about maintaining perspective. Too often people approach cold calling with the idea that they want to see results now. They end up abandoning the activity because they don't feel like they are making any progress. Check out these 2 Simple Goals for Cold Calling Success... Read More