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FEBRUARY 11, 2016

But those methods will only treat the symptoms, not the real sales management problem: a lack of proper planning. It’s similar to the conversations most sales reps have with prospects. Sales management: Listen up. It’s your sales team’s expertise in defining and communicating prospects’ problems.

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DECEMBER 2, 2014

All sales reps need coaching and guidance, but rainmakers deserve extra attention. The sales manager announces the top performers of the year. Applause resounds throughout the building as these sales champions are paraded like Superbowl winning gods across the sales floor. Read the rest of the article.)

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NOVEMBER 19, 2013

That’s what I love about Tom Searcy’s simple but brilliant article, “ The Sales Metrics You Should Be Focusing On.” In this short, research-based article, Searcy summarizes findings by Jason Jordan, co-author of Cracking the Sales Management Code and partner of Vantage Point Performance. Comment Here.

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MAY 20, 2014

Whether your customers are individuals or enterprises, and whether they buy online or offline, you’re still selling to human beings. So no matter what or how you sell, there’s a direct correlation between your personal connections and your sales success. Read the rest of the article. Bottom line: Relationships still power sales.

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OCTOBER 28, 2013

In a recent San Francisco Chronicle article , author Mark Townshend writes: Toddler-safe texting has arrived. Spurred by burgeoning demand for kid-styled tablets, LeapFrog Enterprises and VTech Holdings have revamped their tyke-targeted devices. ” (Read the rest of the article.). Retailers Are After Your Kids.

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JUNE 10, 2014

That’s why I resonated with Kevin Kruse’s Forbes.com article, “ Why Successful People Never Bring Smartphones Into Meetings.” Click here to read the full article. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Small Business' Most people are too timid to call it like they see it. Say Yes to Smart-Phone-Free Zones.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013

It’s our job to make the sale. In his article, “ Selling—We’re Going Back to AIDA and You Should Be Scared ,” Dave Kurlan writes: When we ignore [what really motivates people to buy], we turn back the clocks by about 50 years, and return to the purely transactional sale. Marketing can only take us so far.

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APRIL 22, 2014

That’s why I resonated with Daniel Burrus’ article, “ We’re All Too Busy … Missing Amazing Opportunities.”. Read the rest of the article for his tips on how to stop being busy and start being strategic. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business'

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JANUARY 21, 2014

In Steven Bertoni’s Forbes.com article, “ 14 Bad Tech Habits To Break In 2014 ,” he nails the unhealthy tech activities that have become commonplace in our “society tethered to devices.” ” Read the rest of the article and decide which bad habits you should ditch. Join a 14-Step Program. My favorite is No.

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JANUARY 14, 2014

In Beth Kuhel’s excellent article, “ Dinner Table Talk Can Jump-Start Your Kid’s Career! ,” she explains: You can positively influence your kids by consistently initiating and encouraging stimulating discussions at the dinner table. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Small Business' So put away the toys.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014

How do you successfully transition from sales rep to sales leader? I was an award-winning sales rep who was promoted to sales manager. Read the rest of the article for more on how to transition smoothly. If you’re a sales manager, what important lessons did you learn when you first got promoted?

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NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Click To Tweet - Powered By CoSchedule Walter Isaacson, CEO at Aspen Institute and Steve Jobs’ biographer, examines the relationship between man and machine in his masterful article: “ The One Thing Computers Will Never Be Able to Do.” Read the rest of the article.) We discern patterns and appreciate their beauty.

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Sales Hacker

AUGUST 2, 2021

Sales coaching is often a touchy subject. But they also confirmed that getting enough sales coaching into the organization is a lot easier said than done. All data in the article comes from the survey linked above. It’s practically unanimous: sales coaching really works. Successful sales coaching is a major challenge.

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AUGUST 19, 2014

That’s why I resonated with Tom Scearce’s LinkedIn article, “ Social Media—Don’t Be THAT Guy.” Read the rest of the article.). Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business' Selling by referral is the most personal prospecting strategy that exists. Begin a Conversation.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Sales is not about what we do. Brown’s Forbes.com article, “ If You Want To Be Successful, Don’t Confuse Being Busy With Getting The Right Things Done ,” he spotlights NCAA basketball coach John Wooden, whom Brown calls “the most successful coach who ever lived.” Associations Enterprise Sales Management Small Business'

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JULY 15, 2014

Kate Murphy’s New York Times article—“Psst. Read the rest of the article.). Read the rest of the article.). Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople relationships sales sales strategy sales techniques sales tips' Here’s Looking at You, Kid. Murphy is absolutely right.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2013

We can all become great sales leaders by learning from the best. Jason Brick’s article, “ Take Your Team From Worst To First: Leadership Lessons From The Boston Red Sox ,” shares four leadership lessons from Red Sox manager, John Farrell, who took his team from the bottom of their division last year to the 2013 World Series.

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MARCH 18, 2014

The Wall Street Journal article, “ Just Look Me in the Eye Already ,” explores the decreased eye contact in our tech-driven society, and explains why this puts professionals at a disadvantage: [Eye contact can be a tool for influencing others. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business'

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OCTOBER 14, 2014

Break Free from Failed Selling Strategies It’s common sense that annoying strangers who never expressed any interest in hearing your sales pitch is a waste of time. Yet far too many sales pros are still doing it, usually because their sales managers demand it. Read the rest of the article.) Hear, hear!

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DECEMBER 9, 2014

Read the rest of the article.) So what does this mean for sales organizations and sales managers ? Articulate that to your millennial sales team and watch them soar. Read the rest of the article.) Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business'

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OCTOBER 21, 2014

Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business' Your Network Is Your Net Worth There’s a saying among salespeople that customers buy with emotion and justify with fact. If our customers don’t like us or don’t feel comfortable with us, they won’t buy from us.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2014

That’s why I love “ Three Big Myths That Keep You From Being Customer-Centric ,” a CMS Wire article by marketing guru Christine Crandell. Read the rest of the article and find out how to simplify and strengthen your sales approach. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Small Business'

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NOVEMBER 15, 2013

As marketing expert Brian Solis points out in his article—“ The Future of Marketing is not about Marketing … It’s about You !”—there’s Read the rest of his article to learn how we can put the “public” back in public relations and the “social” back in social media. Comment Here.

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JUNE 5, 2014

That’s why I resonated with Nicolas Gremion’s article, “ Who’s the boss? He outlines a plan for sales leaders to help reps solve their own problems. It saves management time. Employees may think of solutions management could not. Click here to read the rest of the article. Help Them Help Themselves. Comment Here.

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JULY 29, 2014

Read the rest of the article.). Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business sales tools selling Social Media strategy' Once you’re able to build that rapport of authenticity, then you have the opportunity to deliver your message. First comes trust. Then the connection. And then the message.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

In his New York Times op-ed article, “ End the Tyranny of 24/7 Email ,” Clive Thompson writes: You might envy the serene workers at Daimler, the German automaker. Read the rest of the article.). Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople' Stop the Madness. We have to stop. Think it’s impossible?

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Increase Sales

JUNE 12, 2013

If we believe every human being has the capacity to be a leader, then for small businesses to achieve sustainable business growth requires developing sales leadership within their sales team. They, the small business owners or those in sales management, cannot create what already exists. Share on Facebook.

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APRIL 3, 2014

The same is true in sales management. The very strategies you use for attracting clients are the key to increasing sales effectiveness for your team. Click here to read the rest of the article. Want to start increasing sales rep productivity? Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business'

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APRIL 15, 2014

I resonated with Mohsin Hamid’s New York Times article, “ How Do E-Books Change the Reading Experience? Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business' Yes, you can do that with an eReader, but there’s nothing like holding a book in your hands. Different Formats, Different Experiences.

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AUGUST 26, 2014

Read the rest of the article.). Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business' Now what may have been a simple query snow balls into diverse opinions. What should have been simple and easy snowballs into complexity—despite our efficiency leveraging the tools to improve our efficiency. Very well put!

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Read the rest of the article.). Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business' We actually had to learn our material, because no one wanted to suffer the dishonor of reading from index cards. Malcolm goes on to offer some great tips about only using PowerPoint to enhance your presentation.

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Janek Performance Group

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

This is a common sales challenge for companies. Transferring the knowledge and experience from senior leaders so the sales team can close at the highest possible rate is a riddle that needs to be solved. In this article, we will discuss how junior sales reps can sell like their CEO. Why did I think this way?

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NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Read the rest of this article. For more on how to leverage technology AND relationships for sales success, get your copy of Pick Up the Damn Phone!: Associations Enterprise Sales Management Small Business' Or get the digital version for your Kindle or Nook.

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MAY 13, 2014

Read the rest of the article. While your competitors are wasting time tweeting, you’ll be talking to people who matter, increasing sales referrals , and sealing deals. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business' Comment Here.

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MAY 1, 2014

Problem is, even the most experienced sales reps face challenges in today’s ever-evolving, fast-paced business world. Anthony Iannarino nails the problem—and solution—in his article, “ Better Than You Believe (A Note to the Sales Leader.” Read the rest of the article. Selling is more difficult now than when you did it.

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Sales Hacker

AUGUST 7, 2020

Sales Development. Sales Growth. Sales Enablement. Enterprise Sales. Sales Operations. Sales Technology. Allied Air Enterprises. Regional Vice President of Sales. Vice President of Sales and Marketing. VP New business – Sales leader. Regional Vice President of Sales.

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DECEMBER 17, 2013

Sales managers can take a few lessons from Don Corleone’s leadership style. So how do you encourage constructive conflict among your sales team? ” Read the rest of this article for more contrarian management strategies. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Small Business'

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