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Sales Tips: 8 Signals That Your Buyer Is Ready to Close

Customer Centric Selling

If a seller covers all of the eight items listed below, and the buyer realizes there is a cost of delaying their decision, there are instances where they will volunteer to buy. Before earning the right to close I believe decision makers should: Know the price. Be aware of the business outcome(s) they want to achieve.

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In Sales, How to Climb out of a Slump

Don on Selling

You already know from experience that the order process can take a long time because several decision makers are probably involved in placing an order. For example, I’ve read that more than ten years ago, it would take maybe two people to make a decision. Are you making enough attempts to the key decision makers?

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How to Plan a Virtual Event That Generates Leads in 4 Easy Steps

Sales Hacker

Conferences and workshops are obviously being canceled, and the associated costs are significant. However, the presence of so many people, including key decision makers stuck at home searching for things to do, is an obvious opportunity. Just Google, “your niche + workshop + Eventbrite + big city” to get a list of workshops.

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Sales Tips: Don't Scare Buyers into Making "No Decision"

Customer Centric Selling

When in front of decision makers, there are several things buyers should know before sellers close them: The desired business outcome(s) they want to achieve. Some sellers may discover that if all the items above are known by decision makers, some will actually volunteer to buy. Need some help to increase sales?

Buyer 40
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Is Your Compensation Plan Driving Sales to the Wrong Finish Line?

OpenSymmetry

No company has the luxury of an unlimited budget or unlimited time, so decision-makers must prioritize where to invest. For instance, many would concur that a high percentage of sales training is forgotten or ignored in as little as 30 days after the workshop. So let the games begin! Register for this free webinar today!

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Sales Tips: "Always Be Closing"

Customer Centric Selling

It’s demeaning when sellers try to close non-decision makers. Sellers make mistakes by not getting in front of decision makers to close. Some reply upon proposals they hope decision makers will not only read but also understand. Less than 2 weeks from the next open workshop in Boston!

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THE SEVEN PERSONALITY TRAITS OF TOP SALESPEOPLE

HeavyHitter Sales

The personality tests were given to high technology and business services salespeople as part of sales strategy workshops I was conducting. In addition, tests were administered at Presidents Club meetings (the incentive trip that top salespeople are awarded by their company for their outstanding performance).