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DECEMBER 23, 2019

The most common sales objections including detailed analysis and ways to counter each one. This is an article rich with great sales objection advice. READ THE FULL ARTICLE ?. B2B appointment setting: How to book more (and better quality) sales meetings. The anatomy of a good sales appointment.

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The Sales Hunter

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Sales Call Best Practices. Dave Kahle has trained tens of thousands of B2B salespeople, sales managers and business owners to be more effective in the 21st Century economy. phone sales tips. sales goals.

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JULY 14, 2015

Companies had no pipelines, and many businesses folded. The problem was that sales management had their heads in the sand. So, they neglected the strategies, sales metrics , and processes that could have kept their businesses strong, or at least afloat, when the going got rough. Read the rest of the article.)

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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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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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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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JUNE 10, 2014

That’s why I resonated with Kevin Kruse’s Forbes.com article, “ Why Successful People Never Bring Smartphones Into Meetings.” He writes: Do you check your phone for text messages or emails during business meetings? Click here to read the full article. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Small Business'

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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.”. As he puts it: If you don’t do something about your busy-ness and take time to anticipate and see the opportunities all around you, you’ll never break free. You’ll simply be busier tomorrow.

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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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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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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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NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Between 57 and 87 percent of the buying process is complete before a buyer ever contacts a company—at least that’s the case if you believe the widely quoted but ill-advised statistics floating around sales circles. Read the rest of the article.) Associations Sales Management Salespeople Small Business'

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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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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.” It’s the results we get that matter.

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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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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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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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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

That’s why any business that relies strictly on tech tools, social media, or blogging will ultimately fail. As marketing expert Brian Solis points out in his article—“ The Future of Marketing is not about Marketing … It’s about You !”—there’s Associations Enterprise Sales Management Small Business'

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MAY 20, 2014

Bryan Kramer explains the significance is his Social Media Today article—“ There Is No More B2B or B2C: There Is Only H2H (Human to Human).”. Read the rest of the article. Bottom line: Relationships still power sales. How do you leverage relationships for sales success? One Human Being to Another. 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. 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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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.

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OCTOBER 28, 2013

In a recent San Francisco Chronicle article , author Mark Townshend writes: Toddler-safe texting has arrived. ” (Read the rest of the article.). What do you think about small children surfing the Net? Associations Enterprise Sales Management Small Business' Retailers Are After Your Kids.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Shep Hyken addresses this in his article, “ Do What a Computer Can’t. ” Thank-you notes, phone calls and conversations about interests other than business are still exclusive to the in-person customer service experience … So when you serve your customers, make it a point to offer them what digital world can’t: the human touch.

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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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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.

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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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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. What’s your take on books vs. ebooks?

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MAY 13, 2014

Read the rest of the article. Bottom line: We’re all busy , but when it comes to conversations, take your time. 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'

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NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Here’s a snippet to whet your appetite: And as we strive relentlessly for efficiency, we leave no room for life—for the little things that balance out our day and put our business into a larger perspective of existence. Read the rest of this article. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Small Business'

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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. Your reps need your help. Comment Here.

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JUNE 17, 2014

Click here to read the rest of the article. Bottom line: Don’t let distractions make you so busy being busy that you lose track of what matters—connecting with prospects, clients, and Referral Sources. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business sales sales strategy sales tips'

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