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Do Prospects Lie to Your Salespeople Like the Airlines Do?

Understanding the Sales Force

Do the airlines and the FAA seriously expect us to believe that when there is no WiFi on the plane our devices will interfere with navigation but when there is WiFi on the plane the devices won't interfere? The decision maker won't meet with you. Prospects must think that salespeople are morons. They must think we are morons.

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Responding to the Digital Sales Shift

Sales and Marketing Management

In fact, Kavadellas, CEO of Georgia-based Orasi, a software developer, reseller and consulting firm, was scheduled to play a round with a client and a prospect the day after we spoke with him in November for this story. But Kavadellas recognizes the golf course doesn’t suit everyone as an effective setting for a sales meeting.

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Do prospects lie? How does the answer impact sales success?

Anthony Cole Training

Many years have passed since that day and I've had the opportunity to talk to hundreds of prospects and sales people about their prospects. The decision-maker won't meet with you. Prospects must think that salespeople are morons. I first heard this when I attended a workshop I attended years ago in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Responding to the Dig?tal Sales Shift

Sales and Marketing Management

In fact, Kavadellas, CEO of Georgia-based Orasi, a software developer, reseller and consulting firm, was scheduled to play a round with a client and a prospect the day after we spoke with him in November for this story. But Kavadellas recognizes the golf course doesn’t suit everyone as an effective setting for a sales meeting.

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One Thing Missing from The New Way of Selling - Part 2

Understanding the Sales Force

When commercial airlines made flying affordable enough for everyone, it didn''t eliminate buses, trains and cars. Yeah, once they have a prospect, they still have to sell. Social sellers get found, find prospects and connect using a myriad of social selling tools. It simply became a better choice for long-distance trips.

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Sales Ethics – Becoming a Moral Millionaire

Shari Levitin

Back in those days, we purchased airline tickets at the airport ticket counter. Years ago, a large hospitality company hired my team to build a comprehensive training program for over one hundred of their sales sites. Her team was out-producing all the others in the company, and it was easy to see why after meeting her.

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Do Your Holiday Parties Project What You Preach?

Smooth Sale

When we can deliver as much as possible in the manner prospects desire, they become loyal clients. Putting oneself in the client shoes starts with asking why they are taking the time to meet. Each prospect’s answer will be different. Long ago, airlines went out of their way to ensure passenger comfort. Celebrate Success!