I have my own style of selling

I have my own style of selling

Regularly, I encounter a belief that can hinder a salesperson’s performance. These beliefs often seem reasonable and are accepted without question. However, a closer examination reveals how they can significantly limit a salesperson’s capabilities. One of the...
Personal Goal Setting and Self-Improvement

Personal Goal Setting and Self-Improvement

Question: I like the idea of setting goals for personal improvement, not only with my salespeople but for my own growth and development as well. Can you give me a more specific idea of what kind of goals I should be creating? Answer:  Sure. This is one of my hot...
Developing Your Sales System – Creating a Partner

Developing Your Sales System – Creating a Partner

The ultimate goal of every sales system is to develop and nurture a handful of ‘partners.’ These are customers who are so committed to you that they form the foundation of your revenue. Let’s unpack this. What’s a partner? A partner is a client who has developed an...
B2B Sales Myths: Great Relationships

B2B Sales Myths: Great Relationships

The world is full of B2B  sales people who claim, quite proudly, to have great relationships with their customers.  If that were true, it really would be great. But unfortunately, “great relationships” is too often a veil that sales people hide behind to keep from...
“How can I sell when I’m not the lowest price?”

“How can I sell when I’m not the lowest price?”

I wish I had a dollar for every time I was asked that question in a sales training session.  It’s certainly one of the most common questions I hear coming from professional sales people – and their bosses. There are a variety of answers — too many for just one...