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Need Help Finding Good Inside Sales Reps?

Mr. Inside Sales

Finding and hiring good inside sales reps has always been a challenge, and it’s gotten even tougher since the pandemic. The entire work landscape has changed, and working remotely has made it harder on both companies and individual producers. How about your company? Staying motivated. Get Access Today.

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One Key to Combatting Negativity

Mr. Inside Sales

I just returned from a “Day of Development” seminar in Charlotte with the Jon Gordon company. I can’t believe this company is asking me to actually show up to an office!” Good morning everyone! Several of his books include: “The Power of Positive Leadership,” “The Energy Bus,” etc. I can’t make any real money here.” “I

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How to Handle the Email Blow-Off!

Mr. Inside Sales

OR “From a needs standpoint, how motivated is (your company/department/are you) to change/fix/replace/buy XYZ right now?” appeared first on Mr. Inside Sales. Let me ask you: “How do you get involved in ordering/handling/working with the XYZ?” Unlimited License: One to 100 reps can attend for one low price!

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3 Interviewing Mistakes to Avoid!

Mr. Inside Sales

Yep: that if we hire that rep, they will be leaving us in under 2 years… Look over your resume, and make sure and list the companies you worked for that exceeded 2 years. Mistake Number Three: Not doing any research on the company you’re interviewing with, and so not asking any questions about the position or the company.

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Avoid this “Ghost” of Christmas Future

Mr. Inside Sales

One guy—mid 40’s, tall and lanky—started walking towards the Starbucks, and when he entered the store, I recognized him from many years before when we were both struggling inside sales reps trying to sell investments over the phone. After I got my coffee, and he got his, he came up to me and said, “You’re Mike Brooks, right?” “Yes”

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Second Quick Fix to Get Your VMs Returned

Mr. Inside Sales

The proven formula is simple: Leave your name, company name, and a brief reason you’re calling (especially one that includes a benefit for your prospect), and then leave your phone number SLOWLY and twice. Call me back as soon as you can…” just reeks of a tricky salesperson calling. I ALWAYS delete these messages the moment I hear them.

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How to Establish Rapport In 15 Seconds

Mr. Inside Sales

You MUST let them know that YOU know they are in a hurry or not happy to receive a sales call. Let them know why you’re calling (in a sentence or two—MAX), and get to a question and let them interact: “Question for you: How do you (or your company) get involved in that?” Then… BE BRIEF!