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The Pipeline ? Talking Long-Term ? Acting Short-Term ? Sales.

The Pipeline

RTV - High Execution TV Archive Select Month March 2012. February 2012. January 2012. Talking Long-Term – Acting Short-Term – Sales eXchange – 109. Specifically, the tendency to talk long-term, but act short-term; the effect of which is usually negative on results. Prospecting. December 2011.

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How Will You Sell With A Restrictive US Privacy Policy Act?

SalesforLife

From 2004-2012, Sales for Life was focused almost exclusively on sales recruiting. From 2012 to present — in partnership with Jamie Shanks we decided to dig deeper into the modern sales issues faced by the sales community so they don’t fall behind today’s buyers. 2014-present: The New Privacy Era.

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Where Are Your Prospects Hiding?

The Sales Hunter

It’s as if there is a game of hide and seek sometimes with prospects. When you want prospects, they can’t be found, and then at other times, when business is good, new prospects are falling out of the sky. One of the biggest ways people lose sales momentum is by not acting fast enough when they do get sales.

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What is Your Definition of “Being Focused” with Sales Prospects?

The Sales Hunter

The fact so many salespeople are struggling with their sales prospecting should be both comforting and discouraging to every other salesperson. First it should be an encouragement, as it tells any salesperson who does have their act together when it comes to developing sales leads that the competition may not be as stiff as first thought.

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If In Doubt, Make the Call! Sales Prospecting Strategies that Work!

The Sales Hunter

It’s time to put to rest the belief that unless you know exactly what it is you want to say to a sales prospect, you should not call them. The problem I have with this is that far too many people use it as an excuse to get them out of making sales prospecting calls. Copyright 2012, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.”

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Why I Hate CRM Systems for Sales Prospecting

The Sales Hunter

Salesforce, ACT!, Copyright 2012, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.” Goldmine and every other CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system out there sucks! The reason is simple — far too many salespeople either blame their CRM system for being so complicated that it prevents them from doing what they need to be doing.

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Salespeople Must Use & Embrace Life's Most Embarassing Moments

Understanding the Sales Force

You and your salespeople have made dozens of horrible, embarrassing calls to prospects and companies. While you and your salespeople remember your act of extreme failing, the prospects don't. With prospects you never thought you would call again: Prize for most conversations. c) Copyright 2012 Dave Kurlan

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