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Sales Blogging - Do As I Say, Not as I Do

Understanding the Sales Force

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan It''s a big problem with many of the sales blogs you read. One-person sales consulting firms, self-appointed experts, telling, but not doing, what they say. Although that was the original plan in 2006, it is no longer on my radar.

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Want to be an “A” student?

Sales 2.0

Back in 2006 I coined the term “Sales 2.0” (see the logo on this website). My concept of Sales 2.0 was, and is, “taking the sales profession to the next level”. In my opinion we’ve come a long way since 2006 but we still have a long way to go. There’s still plenty to do. Let’s call it 3 million unhappy people.

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Women Sales Leaders: From Pioneers to Modern-Day Trailblazers

No More Cold Calling

Lori has always been a proactive promoter for women in sales—getting more women on the podium, showcasing their blogs and podcasts, and always looking for opportunities to let women know about the honorable profession of sales. Jill Konrath has also become a household name in the sales community.

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3 New Sales Article Series, A Holiday Tradition and Future Blog #1000

Understanding the Sales Force

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan As we prepare for the holiday and year-end, I'm also preparing for this blog's 1,000th article. That's right; since 2006, I've posted nearly 1,000 articles. Sales Motivation (very motivational). Sales Training Impact (very important). Case Histories (cool stuff).

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The Top Sales and Sales Management Articles - Vote the Best

Understanding the Sales Force

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan This is a pretty exciting time for us. We reviewed 1000 articles that I have posted on this Blog since 2006 in an effort to present you with the Top 15 Sales Articles of the past 6 years, and later this week, The Top Sales Article of the Last 6 Years. It wasn't quick.

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Vote the Best Top Article on Sales and Sales Management

Understanding the Sales Force

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan This is a pretty exciting time for us. We reviewed 1,000 articles which I've posted on this Blog since 2006 in an effort to present you with the Top 15 Sales Articles of the past six years, and later this week, the Top Sales Article of the last six years.

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How to Find a Sales Mentor

Score More Sales

I first met Jill Konrath after reading her new book, Selling to Big Companies in early 2006. Perhaps how I stumbled into finding great mentors in the B2B sales world might inspire you to find mentors and inspiration yourself. Here’s what I know about finding a sales mentor: 1. Lori, Trish, and Jill August, 2012.

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