Adaptive Business Services

APRIL 24, 2024

While I have spent most of my adult life hiring and training salespeople, it has been two years since my last new hire and that was for a client. Well, here I go again and once again for a client. I do integrate behavior and selling skills assessments into this process, but only with the top candidates. It’s my reward.

CRM 77

CRM Repeat business Referrals Clients 77

Adaptive Business Services

JANUARY 24, 2024

A prospective client had a 3×5 card, generally with their business card stapled to it, and this was used to keep track of activities. It was also used to ensure that follow-up tasks were completed when due. Of course, things can get complicated when you are juggling 100’s of clients, prospects, and active deals.

CRM 71

CRM Commission Territory Repeat business 71

Adaptive Business Services

JUNE 2, 2021

This is pretty easy to understand if your perception is that CRM will, at best, inhibit your selling. These are the business process owners and they represent the end users. An Implementation Workshop addressing the following should be performed to define how Nimble will be set up and configured for your business.

CRM 96

CRM Commission Repeat business Represent 96

Adaptive Business Services

JUNE 16, 2021

There are so many aspects to selling and each would need to be performed to perfection. I will always look for ways to maximize my chances for securing the sale and that means focusing on repeat business from existing customers as well as referrals to new ones. On the surface, a pretty simple plan. If not … buh bye.

Sales 71

Sales Repeat business Referrals Clients 71

Adaptive Business Services

JULY 24, 2019

Educate vs. sell – Establish yourself as the authority. Additionally, you pop up at the least expected times with unexpected items of value. Practice clear communication – With other team members as well as with clients. Beware of selling vs non-selling time. Non-selling time is for prep and paperwork.

Networking 54

Networking Repeat business Referrals Technique 54

Adaptive Business Services

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Selling is based on creating relationships. Lasting relationships = repeat business and referrals. You will first want to identify those who are most likely to do business with you or to refer you to those who will. Define your Ideal Client Profile. Acquiring new clients is expensive. A tap says “I’m here”.

Referrals 127

Referrals CRM B2B Electricity 127