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The Pipeline ? When the customer can't be consoled, console the.

The Pipeline

RTV - High Execution TV Archive Select Month March 2012. February 2012. January 2012. When the customer can’t be consoled, console the employee. “I can hear the frustration in your voice,” said Sarah, to an upset customer. Unsure what the customer really wanted she felt almost out of options.

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Apple iPad vs. Microsoft Surface… But I’m #3! Can I Still Win?

The Sales Hunter

Salespeople are quick to say how they could be more successful if they only had great advertising supporting them. Cry all you want, but using advertising as a reason for your success or failure does not make you a great salesperson. Let the big boys advertise all they want. Copyright 2012, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.”

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In Sales What Worked Yesterday May Not Work Today in the Same Way

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Believe it or not, advertising spending in newspapers is down 4% in the first Quarter of 2013 compared to the first quarter of 2012. Source Kantar Media June 2013) Yet in that same time frame Outdoor advertising is up 4.3%. Sales is changing yet remaining the same. The same is people still buy from people.

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What We Can Learn from Groupon

The Sales Hunter

These sites were to disrupt the way people advertise and were seen as catalysts for giving control of pricing to the consumer. The biggest reason is you will wind up attracting a lot of customers who won’t stick with you if you do attempt to raise your price. Copyright 2012, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.”

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#1 Way Salespeople Destroy Profit | Sales Motivation and Sales.

The Sales Hunter

Jan 20, 2012. Too many salespeople roll over and play dead when the customer even hints at not being willing to pay full-price. As if offering a discount right up front wasn’t a big enough mistake, the salesperson went on to give the customer an even bigger discount when they were slow to respond with their decision.

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Solutions to Your Small Business Sales Challenges | Sales.

The Sales Hunter

Maybe a media representative suggests a new advertisement. So, “pop” off they go with new advertising. Then an advertising agency suggests a new brochure and off they go again. The process of acquiring customers and then expanding the business with them can be systematized. customer service.

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Are People Buying Your Credibility?

The Sales Hunter

How many times have customers asked you a question and you’ve shaded the answer to put you in the best light? The credibility you have with your customers and, for that matter, everyone with whom you come in contact is as the advertisement goes “priceless.” Copyright 2012, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.”