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The Dumb Get Confident, The Intelligent Get Doubtful

A Sales Guy

Wheeler was under the impression that rubbing one’s face with lemon juice rendered it invisible to videotape cameras ( Fuocco, 1996 ). As Miller (1993) perceptively observed in the quote that opens this article, and as Charles Darwin (1871) sagely noted over a century ago, “ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge” (p.

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An Open Letter to Social Sellers Everywhere

Tony Hughes

It is dangerous to implement basic social selling techniques. I wanted to take a moment to express a word of caution in applying a cure-all or over-simplified approach to strategic selling within social mediums. A one size fits all approach simply won't work. Let me make my case. It's a modern twist on an ancient classic.

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How to Motivate Your Sales Team: Strategies and Techniques

LeadFuze

Also, provide regular constructive feedback to help them improve their skills. Regular Meetings: Schedule weekly or bi-weekly meetings where everyone can discuss ongoing projects or issues they’re facing. But what motivates sales teams? And how can you boost their motivation?