The Character of Successful Salespeople

The Character of Successful Salespeople

Are Successful Salespeople Born That Way? It is the eternal question, the sales manager’s version of nature versus nurture. I teach salespeople how to become better at their jobs. I believe successful salespeople are nurtured.  There are best practices in the sales...

Q & A for Sales People: Happy with the Current Supplier

Question: When we get through to the person we want to talk to, we most often hear that they are happy with their current supplier. How can we overcome that? Answer: You are encountering the classic B2B prospect put-off.  There are a number of ways to deal with this. ...
Best Practices for Sales People #44: Asking Questions

Best Practices for Sales People #44: Asking Questions

Best Practice #44: Is good at asking questions as a means of facilitating every step in the sales process.  A study published a few years ago identified the top five behavioral characteristics of the superstar sales people.  Number two on the list was this:  They ask...
Q & A for Sales People:  Motivation

Q & A for Sales People: Motivation

Question:  I find it difficult to stay upbeat and positive all the time. I have a tendency to get down on myself when something goes poorly and then find it hard to look forward to the next sales call.  I can’t be the only sales person who struggles with this. Can you...