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The Challenge of the Challenger Sales Model - The Facts

Understanding the Sales Force

This elite salesperson is also described in my 2005 best-seller, Baseline Selling , where I introduced a sales process milestone called SOB Quality (speed on bases, a baseball expression). However, in the context of a real sales cycle, the salesperson needs to identify and finally meet the decision maker.

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Rejection - Why it is the #1 Enemy in Modern Selling

Understanding the Sales Force

It''s my favorite series, and I''ve been adding to it since the inception of this Blog in 2005 when he was 3. Further relating this example to sales, the stakes go up for some salespeople relative to: The title of the decision maker or contact. He is relentless, fearless and passionate about anything he wants from us.

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What Leaders Should Do, But Don’t!

A Sales Guy

Watching the Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints game the other night reminded me of the Drew Breeze trade from the San Diego Chargers back in 2005. For you non-football fans or those of you who don’t remember, Drew was traded to New Orleans after the 2005 season in which he broke his shoulder.

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5 Ways to Uncover Hidden Revenue in Strategic Accounts

SBI

The challenge of navigating the maze of changing relationships is exacerbated in large enterprise accounts where there is an average of ten decision makers, each with their own goals and priorities, involved in purchasing decisions. Before establishing Revegy in 2005 Mark served as president of MediZeus, Inc.,

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Are You Making Selling a Lot Harder?

Increase Sales

I would agree given there are more small businesses popping up in the marketplace along with extra layers of decision makers. Having engaged in education based marketing beginning in 2005, I have established thousands of articles that can be found on the Internet. Education Based Marketing Works.

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Sale stalled? It may be your doing, not the prospect’s

Selling Essentials RapidLearning Center

For instance, if you’re challenging a prospect’s statement that she is the decision-maker, you might ask: “Is there anyone you need to consult before committing?” Once you’re aware of this, you can free your mind to ask those risky questions. ” or “Who actually signs the contract?”

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First, Stop Using the Term Win/Loss!

Pipeliner

The sales rep did an excellent job of connecting with the right decision makers. Rep failed to meet with the real decision makers. Around 2005, I abandoned the term Win/Loss analysis, replacing it with the more generic After Action Review. We did a superb job of establishing trust. Likewise for Loss reports.