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How to Reach Decision Makers Every Time

No More Cold Calling

A referral is the best way to get a meeting with the decision maker. There are two parts to the sales process: Part One: Getting meetings with decision makers. You get an introduction to your prospect, and you get a meeting with the decision maker. Why It’s So Hard to Reach Decision Makers.

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3 Tips To Ensure You’re Selling To The Decision Maker

MTD Sales Training

You also get to hear about the stages they go through in making decisions, and allows the person to still keep face if they aren’t the main protagonist. If you find the person you’re talking to isn’t the main decision-maker, you can still carry on the discussion, but be careful with how you progress. Happy Selling! Sean McPheat.

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How To Get Past Gatekeepers

MTD Sales Training

The Gatekeeper : the secretary, receptionist or personal assistant, whose job it is to “screen” your call and stop you from talking to the decision maker. We all understand the importance of talking to “The Decision Maker”. Understand that gatekeepers are important and powerful and play a pivotal role in business.

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Gatekeeper Best Practices

Mr. Inside Sales

Last week I was contacted by the American Association of Inside Sales Professionals and asked if I would share my best practices for dealing with the gatekeeper. Do pass this on to others in your company who also may have problems navigating past the gatekeeper. You can view it here. So check it out now! Who Should Attend?

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5 Tips for Getting Past the Gatekeeper

Janek Performance Group

Without question, gatekeeper is the most intimidating designation in sales. But they are the frontline against salespeople and others who seek a decision maker’s time. Often, if the gatekeeper doesn’t like you, you’re not meeting the VIP you need, let alone presenting a pitch. It’s also useful with gatekeepers.

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Spectacular Summer Sale!

Mr. Inside Sales

Top pros are using this time to sharpen their sales skills so they can make a killing in the fourth quarter. For a proven way to make more money, with less rejection, and a way to become more confident and make more sales, take advantage of our Summer Sale! Connect with decision makers easier. Summer kind of slow?

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Stop Jumping Through Hoops to Get a Sale

Mr. Inside Sales

So many sales reps are anxious when they speak with a prospect. And, if they are an influencer collecting information, then: “What is the timeline of the (decision maker) to put something like this to work for them?” And, to qualify the influencer: “How do you get involved in the decision process?”