Implement Change

Implement Change

Q. My new sales manager is having a difficult time trying to implement change. Because many members of our experienced sales force still need to execute a number of the changes in the past year, do you have any suggestions? A. Implementing change is always difficult....
Creating a Powerful Sales Plan

Creating a Powerful Sales Plan

Field salespeople have a unique aspect to their jobs – they have the ability to decide what to do every moment of every day.  The need to make this decision – where to go, who to see, who to call, what to do – distinguishes the sales profession from most others. I’ve...
Are Your Sales Efforts Like Popcorn?

Are Your Sales Efforts Like Popcorn?

How do you effectively and consistently grow your business?   When it comes to “what not to do,” here’s a common practice – “Popcorn.” Imagine kernels of popcorn simmering in hot oil in the bottom of an old-fashioned popcorn popper.  As the heat grows, one of the...