Three Traits of Great Sales Teams
In order for a team to be successful, all the members must exhibit some specific traits. Teams don't automatically work by simply putting a few highly skilled people together and expecting great results. To deliver [...]
How to Lose Weight, Climb a Mountain or Increase Revenue
Three months ago, I hit a number on the scale that I’m still too embarrassed to share. I was at a crossroads and had to make an important decision about my health and wellbeing. I [...]
Three Communication Practices of Successful Sales Managers
Successful sales teams are led by successful sales managers who encourage and motivate their team members to be top performers. The goals of a sales team include generating revenue and forming positive relationships with clients, [...]
Six Power Ratios
Doctors in the developing world measure their progress not by the aggregate number of children who die in childbirth, but by the infant mortality rate – a ratio of the number of births to deaths. [...]
One Sales Manager’s Rescue from Certain Death
Marcus was considered a great salesperson. He was outgoing, would speak to anyone, and looked the part. In fact, Marcus had been successful with other firms in the past. Unfortunately, now he was struggling at [...]
How are salespeople like NFL teams, and what are the top five traits that separate salespeople at the top from salespeople at the bottom?
How are salespeople like NFL teams, and what are the top five traits that separate salespeople at the top from salespeople at the bottom? This weekend was the start of the NFL season, and we [...]
Do you Chunk? How more is ruining your business
How much time do you have to capture a potential buyer’s short term memory to sell you products? 5 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute? But wait… you have so much to offer. Many companies think [...]
Dead Man Walking Have your salespeople given up or are they just extinct?
Many companies struggle with a sales cycle that is too long or are challenged with salespeople who will not call prospects they don't know. As a result, many salespeople spend too much time with prospects [...]
The BIG Lie! If you show them how they will do
What exactly is "The Big Lie"? It's the words "More sales training." Becoming a big success in business almost never comes from spending money on more training. There's training for just about everything regarding sales. [...]
HOW YOUR AGE SHAPES YOUR EXIT PLAN
Your age has a big impact on your attitude toward your business, and your feelings about one day getting out of it. For example, one person who runs a boutique mergers and acquisitions business refuses [...]