Sales Success

A Scientist’s Blueprint for Success in Sales and Life

By ronkarr.Admin | November 2, 2004 |

Recently, I had the privilege of being invited by the Weizmann Institute of Science to visit with their scientists in Rehovot, Israel and got a feel for the projects they are involved in. It was exhilarating listening to all the presentations of advances being worked on that will positively impact humanity. Pioneering cancer researcher, Professor…

Thank You From Karyn!!!

By ronkarr.Admin | November 2, 2002 |

Who is Karyn? She is an individual who spent money way beyond her means and wound up with credit card debt of $20,000. Unable to pay it, she did the next best thing. She asked us to pay it for her. Karyn started the web site www.savekaryn.com. She asked visitors to help her pay down…

Be the Big Talker

By ronkarr.Admin | June 2, 2001 |

Recently my 7 year old daughter Amanda blurted out to a client staying at our house that “my daddy is the ‘big talker’”. She went on to say that I always get what I want because I ‘big talk’ my way into it. Amanda now introduces me to everyone as the “big talker”. Come to…

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Mastering Cross-Selling: Insights from Nature’s Banyan Tree

By John Lusher / March 21, 2024 /

When I think of sales success, I think of a Banyan tree. Look at this tree. It is so magnificent. But look at the integrated network of roots. It’s amazing how it grows. Now, here’s what’s special about a Banyan tree. It’s not like normal trees that have one trunk coming down, and it’s not…

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The 4 Questions You Can’t Afford to Leave Unanswered to Close the Deal

By John Lusher / February 22, 2024 /

A few years ago, I was meeting with Steve Forbes in the Forbes building in his private library. The meeting was to discuss the presentation he was about to give to the National Speakers Association that I was president of. Rather, it was to get him to agree to give that presentation. What struck me in…

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What is Your Goal for the Sales Call?

By John Lusher / July 20, 2023 /

So what is your goal for the communication you’re about to make? When I coach CEOs or sales executives, I ask them: “What’s your goal for the call?” Often, they have the wrong goal in mind, which leads them to wrong actions that don’t deliver the results that they want. More importantly, it strips them of…

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How to Get Yourself out of a Rut and Regain Velocity

By John Lusher / July 13, 2023 /

Yesterday morning started out with me helping a client get out of a rut. He just spent 6 months working on a big deal, putting his whole life into it. And it did not go the way he wanted to. And of course, he got depressed. He got down on himself when he started doubting…

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The Winning Formula: Integrating Sales and Marketing for Unparalleled Success

By John Lusher / June 27, 2023 /

To maximize sales growth, leaders now recognize the importance of collaboration between sales and marketing teams. It’s no longer just about marketing generating leads and sales closing deals separately. Achieving success together requires a shared mindset and vision. So how do you unite your sales and marketing teams for a common goal? Discover in this video. #VelocityMindset…

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Leadership as a Key to Sales Success

By John Lusher / June 16, 2023 /

Leadership isn’t limited to a select few; it resides within each one of us. We all possess the ability to lead in our own lives, families, and pursue our purpose. For sales people, leadership is about leading their potential clients or customers through a decision-making process to help them make the right decision. If you…

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Why Creating the Right Environment is Critical for Your Success

By John Lusher / June 8, 2023 /

Have you ever found yourself frustrated by those annoying robocalls that start off with a plea, ‘Please don’t hang up’? We’ve all been there. But think about it for a moment. Why would anyone begin a conversation like that? It’s off-putting, uninteresting, and suggests that most people simply disconnect the call. In today’s video, we’ll…

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How to Narrow Your Target Market

By John Lusher / January 26, 2023 /

Finding a target audience and narrowing the company focus often trips up new and established organizations, who find it difficult to turn down business opportunities when they arise. But trying to be all things to all customers is a recipe for failure. So what questions should you ask to identify your target market and achieve…

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The one behavior that strips sales executives of their Velocity

By John Lusher / July 28, 2022 /

The inability to properly qualify prospects is the one behavior that strips sales executives of their Velocity. I’ve seen many companies waste a lot of time sending countless proposals to new prospects with a closing ratio of only 10-20%. So what is the best way to qualify your prospects? Do these two things. #VelocityMindset #sales…

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The One Act That Will Sabotage Your Revenue Velocity

By John Lusher / April 7, 2022 /

Boosting sales and revenue is at the top of every  sales executive’s list. But what if you haven’t seen the growth you desire despite all the time and efforts you invested? In this week’s video training, I share the one act that will sabotage your revenue growth faster than you ever thought was possible. #VelocityMindset…

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