Sales
Do you know that sometimes you have to go slow to go fast? Recently, I installed a new productivity software program. And like many of you, I figured I knew immediately what I had to do, so I didn’t bother reading the instructions. After two painful hours of trying to get the software to work…
As we’ve all seen for the last year or two, there’s been a lot of shoplifting. A pack of thieves breaking into stores, stealing massive amounts of merchandise, and leaving before the cops come. If they’re caught, they’re back on the streets in a couple of minutes. Shoplifting has gotten to such a high degree…
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…
I want you to meet Alex. Alex is a van driver who picked me and a few of my colleagues up from the hotel in Albuquerque this weekend to take us to the airport. It was a seven-minute ride. During the ride, Alex asked us if we had traveled to many different cities and ordered…
If you truly want to keep your competitors out of your accounts, you must become part of the inner woven fabric of your client’s organization. Consider that loose piece of thread sticking out of the bottom of your sweater, and you start pulling it. All of a sudden, you inadvertently pull apart the entire sweater.…
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…
As you create your sales plan for 2024, what’s the one issue you must pay special attention to? That one issue is your ideal customer profile, because that’s going to determine whether or not you gain velocity in your sales efforts. Picture business 2012: I was just voted as the Vice President of the National…
In the early ‘90s, I trademarked the phrase “The Question Man™.” I believed then, as I believe now, that the answers to your success lie in the questions that you ask. At that time, I had a great client, Hertz Equipment Rental, that rented backhoes. It was a division of Hertz Rental Car Corporation. The VP of Sales was…
When times are tough, and the flow of customers into your business is slowing down to a drip, what’s more important: marketing or sales? I had that conversation yesterday with the CEO I was coaching. He sells very high-end custom furniture. Because of the economy, he was complaining that the flow of traffic into his…
Does anything in life come easy for us? Yes and No. When we engage in activities aligned with our strengths and skills, they often come easily to us. On the other hand, tasks that we dislike or lack proficiency in can be challenging. However, that is not what I’m talking about here. Recently, I had…
Do you believe in the outcome your product or service can create? As a salesperson or prospector, your job is to help others see the value in what you have to offer. But to do that, you must first truly believe in it yourself and make sure your mindset is aligned with your goals. Watch…
Read MoreIf you are working too hard to close a deal, you have to start asking yourself if this is the right deal. When you invest too much time and effort in one deal, that takes away from the time you still need to get other deals and reach your goal for the year. So how…
Read MoreNo matter how small or big your business is, personalizing your customer experience is a perfect way to drive substantial growth. When you get personal, people get emotional. And that’s a powerful thing, considering the fact that up to 95% of purchasing decisions are made emotionally, and later justified logically. In this video, Scott McKain,…
Read MoreSo how do you get a reply from a high-value prospect? I get this question often from executives, as well as salespeople. In this week’s sales training video, I share one simple, yet most powerful strategy to get people to reply to your emails. It works every time, try it! #VelocityMindset #SalesLeadership #SalesStrategy #leadership #sales…
Read MoreWhen demand is down, businesses usually resort to having a sale, thinking that the lower price will save the day for them. But how does that work? Let’s look at the numbers. #VelocityMindset #leadership #sales #SalesLeadership #SalesTraining #SalesTip #sale #business
Read MoreIt takes awhile to build a proper valuer proposition to get what you are worth in life. Take Aaron Judge, an American professional baseball right fielder for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball. He was offered $213.5 million by the Yankees to extend his contract. He turned it down. Why? Watch this video…
Read MoreWhen planning a future outcome, do you allow yourself to imagine an ideal destiny—one that inspires passion and drive? To truly break through your glass ceiling and achieve greater results faster, you need to start with a clean piece of paper. Allow yourself to dream about your ideal destiny. This is where you come up…
Read MoreWould you propose to your girlfriend or boyfriend if you knew there was only a 40% chance he or she would say “yes?” The answer is no. So why would you submit business proposals to potential customers without qualifying them first? Watch this video to find out how to write fewer proposals and still grow…
Read MorePerfectionism has gotten many leaders to where they are today. Perfectionists tend to be highly motivated, engaged and willing to work longer hours. But the relentless pursuit of excellence can inhibit your progress as a sales leader and hurt your revenue velocity in the end. #VelocityMindset #revenue #sales #leadership #perfectionism
Read MoreShifting your focus from Getting to Giving by consistently providing value to others is both a genuine and most financially profitable way to do business. But how do you define value? And how do you create it for your customers? Find out in this week’s video training with Bob Burg, co-author of the international bestseller,…
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