Month: March 2023

Does fear hurt your sales and ability to influence others?

By John Lusher | March 30, 2023 |

Fear is a potent force that can hinder your progress and impede momentum. If you allow others to trigger your fears during negotiations, you will likely fail to achieve the desired outcome. So what’s the best way to overcome your fear, stay focused and close the deal, even when negotiations do not go as planned?…

What Stops Companies From Hiring Top Performers

By John Lusher | March 23, 2023 |

Are you struggling to find your next top performer? It could be because you’re asking the wrong questions. Discover the questions that truly matter when finding your next star employee in this week’s video training. #VelocityMindset #leadership #TeamBuilding #sales

Business Lessons we can Learn from the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse

By John Lusher | March 17, 2023 |

Last week’s collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, one of the leading lenders in the start-up ecosystem, sent shockwaves through the industry and certainly got everyone’s attention. But what was the real reason behind so many people feeling the negative impacts? The answer is simple: a lack of diversification. In this week’s video training, I delve…

Beyond Sales Skills: Why Being a Good Salesperson is Not Enough to Seal the Deal

By John Lusher | March 16, 2023 |

If you are in sales, refining your sales abilities, learning new strategies, and perfecting your sales pitch is just the beginning. Being competent is merely the cost of entry to be in the game. So, what is the one vital element that every sales professional must possess to close the deal? Bruce Turkel, a branding…

Your Sales Call Didn’t Go as Planned. Now What?

By John Lusher | March 8, 2023 |

Do you find yourself dwelling on what you could have done differently in your last sales call or conversation? It’s easy to fall into the trap of beating yourself up, but this negative self-talk only hinders your progress by slowing down your Velocity. Rather than focusing on the negative, why not adopt a more productive…

The True Goal of a Sales Call

By John Lusher | March 7, 2023 |

If you’re in sales, you might think that the ultimate goal for each of your sales calls is to close the sale. After all, that’s how you make money and meet your targets, right? But the truth is, this approach may be limiting your success. In this video, Sales Coach Mark Hunter reveals the real…

What Story Do You Tell Yourself

By John Lusher | March 2, 2023 |

How often do you convince yourself that you can’t do something? The moment you do this, it halts your creativity, stops you from thinking, and makes you feel stuck. So, how can you break free from limiting stories and gain the momentum to pursue your desires? Watch this brief video training to find out. #VelocityMindset…

How to be Positive About Negativity

By John Lusher | March 1, 2023 |

Leaders should embrace negativity and criticism to identify areas for improvement and create a culture of openness. Receptive leaders inspire confidence, risk-taking, and innovation, while using feedback to create a more engaged and productive workforce. In this video, my guest Scott McKain explains why it’s important for senior management to be positive about negativity and…

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Does fear hurt your sales and ability to influence others?

By John Lusher / March 30, 2023 /

Fear is a potent force that can hinder your progress and impede momentum. If you allow others to trigger your fears during negotiations, you will likely fail to achieve the desired outcome. So what’s the best way to overcome your fear, stay focused and close the deal, even when negotiations do not go as planned?…

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What Stops Companies From Hiring Top Performers

By John Lusher / March 23, 2023 /

Are you struggling to find your next top performer? It could be because you’re asking the wrong questions. Discover the questions that truly matter when finding your next star employee in this week’s video training. #VelocityMindset #leadership #TeamBuilding #sales

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Business Lessons we can Learn from the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse

By John Lusher / March 17, 2023 /

Last week’s collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, one of the leading lenders in the start-up ecosystem, sent shockwaves through the industry and certainly got everyone’s attention. But what was the real reason behind so many people feeling the negative impacts? The answer is simple: a lack of diversification. In this week’s video training, I delve…

Read More

Beyond Sales Skills: Why Being a Good Salesperson is Not Enough to Seal the Deal

By John Lusher / March 16, 2023 /

If you are in sales, refining your sales abilities, learning new strategies, and perfecting your sales pitch is just the beginning. Being competent is merely the cost of entry to be in the game. So, what is the one vital element that every sales professional must possess to close the deal? Bruce Turkel, a branding…

Read More

Your Sales Call Didn’t Go as Planned. Now What?

By John Lusher / March 8, 2023 /

Do you find yourself dwelling on what you could have done differently in your last sales call or conversation? It’s easy to fall into the trap of beating yourself up, but this negative self-talk only hinders your progress by slowing down your Velocity. Rather than focusing on the negative, why not adopt a more productive…

Read More

The True Goal of a Sales Call

By John Lusher / March 7, 2023 /

If you’re in sales, you might think that the ultimate goal for each of your sales calls is to close the sale. After all, that’s how you make money and meet your targets, right? But the truth is, this approach may be limiting your success. In this video, Sales Coach Mark Hunter reveals the real…

Read More

What Story Do You Tell Yourself

By John Lusher / March 2, 2023 /

How often do you convince yourself that you can’t do something? The moment you do this, it halts your creativity, stops you from thinking, and makes you feel stuck. So, how can you break free from limiting stories and gain the momentum to pursue your desires? Watch this brief video training to find out. #VelocityMindset…

Read More

How to be Positive About Negativity

By John Lusher / March 1, 2023 /

Leaders should embrace negativity and criticism to identify areas for improvement and create a culture of openness. Receptive leaders inspire confidence, risk-taking, and innovation, while using feedback to create a more engaged and productive workforce. In this video, my guest Scott McKain explains why it’s important for senior management to be positive about negativity and…

Read More