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SEPTEMBER 20, 2008
Salespeople who are less than successful in securing appointments are sometimes told by others, Its not you; were just in a bad economy. My contention is that maybe it is you.
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SEPTEMBER 20, 2008
Clients stay with us over the long haul because their purchase isnt based on price. They didnt buy because we happened to persuade them to make a purchase they later regretted.
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SEPTEMBER 6, 2008
An interesting footnote to corroborate the message. In the security screening line at the airport stands a guy carrying a brand new Macbook Pro, in it's delivery case.
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JUNE 12, 2008
I spent the night in a Salvation Army flop house and woke hungry and achy. My spirit was broken and I picked up the receiver of a pay phone to call my parents and ask for help.
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DECEMBER 26, 2008
You need to feed your mind the possibilities and send the right message to your subconscious mind. What seems difficult should be considered easy. What you think you can't do should become something you can do.
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DECEMBER 26, 2008
When you are sitting with a prospect it's much easier to read their body language. You can see the look on their face when they're confused about something you said. You can see the delight when you hit a hot button for them.
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NOVEMBER 28, 2008
Get out a piece of paper and start with your top 100 goals. Start writing a list of the things you want to accomplish in your life. I mean anything you can imagine, learning a language, taking a trip, meeting a famous or not so famous person.
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NOVEMBER 28, 2008
Whether you're in commission sales or on a salary, your income and career advancement are directly linked to your ability to communicate and persuade. The higher you climb the corporate ladder, the more you will be called upon to speak.
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NOVEMBER 23, 2008
The typical company gives their sales team members less than 50 hours a year in formal trainingand the majority of that training isnt sales training but is rather product training.
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NOVEMBER 17, 2008
"Fake it 'til you make it" may not be the best way to go when you are cold calling. Being genuine and sincere are more likely to gain you the sale. People want to feel like you are truly interested in them. So, keep it real.
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NOVEMBER 9, 2008
Your belief system, like your computer, doesn't judge or even question what you input; it merely accepts your thoughts as the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Think thoughts of defeat or failure and you're bound to feel discouraged.
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NOVEMBER 8, 2008
When you are presented with the threat of a customer moving to another supplier because of a price increase, focus in on the cost of the conversion instead of allowing yourself to panic.
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NOVEMBER 8, 2008
Why are we so hung up on price when it comes to selling? It is never solely about price. Certainly, price is a contributing factor, but it is not the factor. People simply do not make important buying decisions based on money.
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NOVEMBER 8, 2008
For those who continue to wear networking blinders, only thinking of how others can help them, they are missing out on many, many opportunities beyond their immediate sphere of influence.
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NOVEMBER 1, 2008
Recently, a window company rep called me and asked if I was interested in having a free, no-obligation sales call. I explained that we had replaced all our windows five years ago and that I was not interested.
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NOVEMBER 1, 2008
You cannot allow fear and anxiety about the economy to paralyze you. Instead, focus on what you can accomplish and take steps to do so. Today, more than ever, it is imperative to reach out to new prospects and to existing customers.
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OCTOBER 26, 2008
You know that its your personality and message that distinguish you on the phone. But, when you write, you have to be really careful that the words you choose let your personality shine through.
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OCTOBER 25, 2008
Combining all the keys to success will create a sense of urgency needed for success. Examine the current level of each of the five keys to success in your life and create a personal game plan for successful living.
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OCTOBER 25, 2008
Whether youre a manager or a salesperson; dont rely on the company to provide you with the tools, training, support and coaching you need to succeed in your position and in your career.
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OCTOBER 25, 2008
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OCTOBER 19, 2008
A customer will move through three stages of the selling process Character/Trust, Emotion, and Logic. People have to like and trust you, then they allow you to guide them to emotions that eventually combine with logic. Emotion distorts reality.
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OCTOBER 19, 2008
All businesses are different. Each business should require their leaders to conduct a concerted effort of introspection and egoless honesty to determine what their hidden wealth may be.
Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions
There are plenty of great authoring tools for developing eLearning, but the one you select could directly impact your course's outcomes. Depending upon your learners’ needs and your organization’s performance goals, you could be overlooking considerations that impact the both effectiveness of your courses and how long it takes to finish them. From general capabilities to specific workflow structures, some aspects are critical when it comes to learning objectives and deadlines.
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OCTOBER 19, 2008
Facing the worst economic crisis in 80 years, many Sales Professionals and Sales Leaders are, with good reason, concerned about their jobs. Fear is palpable everywhere I go. Everyone is scared. Most people are searching for answers.
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OCTOBER 18, 2008
If you get adept enough at asking questions of others, you will inevitably find a connection to talk about. And having something in common with someone is the start to a long and mutually beneficial relationship one of the foundations of success!
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OCTOBER 18, 2008
If a prospect raises an objection, after you respond to that objection, ask: "Aside from (whatever objection your prospect voiced) what else might stand in the way of us doing business together?
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OCTOBER 6, 2008
Henry Ford was right when he said, "Whether you think you can or think you can't - you're right." Your belief system, like your computer, doesn't judge what you input; it simply accepts it as the truth.
Speaker: Susan Spencer, Principal of Spencer Communications
Intent signal data can go a long way toward shortening sales cycles and closing more deals. The challenge is deciding which is the best type of intent data to help your company meet its sales and marketing goals. In this webinar, Susan Spencer, fractional CMO and principal of Spencer Communications, will unpack the differences between contact-level and company-level intent signals.
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SEPTEMBER 27, 2008
Not making enough sales and prospects are telling you "not right now"? Take off your blinkers and start thinking creatively about what you can do to link your solution to a current pressing problem that your target market is experiencing.
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SEPTEMBER 27, 2008
While the pipeline is a vital part of the sales process, it is also where the most fundamental mistake is made, and this mistake costs companies millions (if not billions) of dollars every year.
Sales Gravy
SEPTEMBER 13, 2008
You've told your prospects in so much detail about all the great value they will receive but they just don't seem to get it. You know that if only they could see the value in your products and services then price would not be such an issue.
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SEPTEMBER 13, 2008
So what do you believe? And are your beliefs standing in your way? If so, it's time to change some of those beliefs. Remember: At one point in history everyone believed the world was flat. Most of us no longer believe that. It is possible to change.
Speaker: Deniz Olcay, Senior Director of Product Marketing, and Jake Miller, Senior Product Marketing Manager
Modern Sales Content Management (SCM) platforms have become table stakes in the world of sales enablement. Sellers need one-stop access where all of their sales content is stored, organized, deployed, and measured. Today’s modern SCM platforms achieve just that. However, these various platforms also have key differences. In this value-packed webinar, Deniz Olcay and Jake Miller will unravel and debunk the top three SCM myths and explain how to get the most from your SCM solution.
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