Transitioning From Salesperson to Sales Manager

Transitioning From Salesperson to Sales Manager

Q. I have been reading some of your articles and then came across your website. I was wondering what kind of advice you would give to a salesperson trying to become a sales manager.  What steps should I try taking first? A. Good question.  I’m sure there are thousands...
Following Up on Sales Quotes

Following Up on Sales Quotes

Q. Sales Quotes – A prospective client seems interested but never gets back to you. A. I’m assuming that the question here is, “How do I get the prospect to give me an answer when I provide a quote?”   Following up on sales quotes is one of the most common...
Learned Optimism For Salespeople

Learned Optimism For Salespeople

I’ve been pondering an email I recently received; a young salesperson described his most pressing challenge:  The sales roller coaster.  When things go well, he’s up, emotionally, and when things don’t go well, he’s down.  The swings from up to down were wearing on...