Mr. Inside Sales

AUGUST 18, 2023

Given how important this step is, it’s sad to hear so many sales people get it wrong: They either rush into their pitch; talk over prospects; or use other ineffective techniques. Here’s what not to do: DON’T open your conversation with, “How are you?”—if if you haven’t even introduced yourself!

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No More Cold Calling

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

When you introduce someone, you put your reputation on the line. You must have a strong enough relationship to feel confident that this person will follow through, earn the prospect’s trust, and take care of your contact just as you would. You have no clue about the connection. Get offline to get your referral.

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Understanding the Sales Force

JANUARY 22, 2024

Have you ever been on the road, lost in thought, just driving down the highway (oh-oh, already sounds like a country song), when you realized you blew past your exit about thirty miles ago? One minute ago everything was perfect and then, all of a sudden, reality sets in and you’ve traveled an hour out of your way.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JANUARY 19, 2024

Like this: “I’m sure you do, and that’s why I’m calling you today. I know it makes sense to have several vendors you can check pricing and availability with, and having another supplier in your back pocket is only going to help you, right?” Get buy in here before you continue.] “So

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Mr. Inside Sales

MAY 11, 2023

Have you ever observed your self-talk after you lose a sale? While managers want you to jump on the next call, go from a negative experience and be positive again and “smile and dial,” you know how hard that is. It is what it is, and you can’t change it. What did you do wrong?

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Understanding the Sales Force

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Perhaps you’ve heard of “fake it ’til you make it.” ” The best example is when you ask someone how they’re doing and they respond with, “Living the Dream.” I not only didn’t hate it, I liked it. Fake bacon. There are fake salespeople too.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JANUARY 14, 2023

NOTE: While this article talks about using this technique as an interview question to determine what kind of sales rep you’re about to hire, it’s also a great technique for managers to use to diagnose what is wrong with reps who may not be hitting quote consistently. Let’s first look at how most sales reps go about doing it.

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Understanding the Sales Force

MARCH 13, 2024

Lately, when I talk with people, the most popular topics for discussion are Politics, March Madness, and which movies and TV shows they are streaming. He started strong which you can see here. He started strong which you can see here. ” Or, “This is how it’s always been done.”

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Understanding the Sales Force

MARCH 13, 2024

Lately, when I talk with people, the most popular topics for discussion are Politics, March Madness, and the movies and TV shows they are streaming. But lately, when I talk with the Kurlan & Associates team, the topic is consistently about salespeople who push back when our sales training and coaching is specific to RFPs.

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The Pipeline

JUNE 29, 2021

Not the act of doing ‘a demo’, but more about timing and the purpose for one. All the people that came before you have taught buyers some bad habits. As always, you have a choice. You can cop out, and do the demo you think they want, or deliver a demo that moves deals? ” Premature Elaboration.

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Understanding the Sales Force

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In July, I wrote about Dinger tearing his ACL , and how well the doctor executed her sales process. Dinger finally had his surgery and while going outside to do his business used to be quick and easy, it is currently takes much longer and is more difficult. It used to take five minutes and when it was raining, less than two minutes.

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No More Cold Calling

JULY 29, 2021

Unless you address the broken links in your prospecting system, your sales reps will continue to struggle with closing the deal. Unless you address the broken links in your prospecting system, your sales reps will continue to struggle with closing the deal. Would you buy from them? How are sales reps qualifying their leads?

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Partners in Excellence

MAY 7, 2024

What do your solutions do?” They talked about the features and functions, they talked about the user interface and ease of use, they compared their solutions to competition, they even offered to give me a demo. “I’m sorry,” I said, “I meant, what problems do your solutions solve? .

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Mr. Inside Sales

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Based on how successful my last blog was on handling the objection: “We’ve Already Got a Vendor for That,” I thought I’d give you another proven response to help you overcome the objections and resistance you get daily. And most do! Don’t rush in to answer…] OR “Besides price, what’s important to you?” [My

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Mr. Inside Sales

OCTOBER 30, 2023

If you want more “treats” than “tricks” when dealing with prospects, then be bold and call back sooner than you are now. I don’t know why sales reps always default to: “I’ll call you again in a month…” Or 60 days or 90 days, etc, but why would you want to miss all the sales this prospect will place in the meantime?

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The Pipeline

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Many would have you believe it does not work, which may be true for them but not for others. But I bet you check your voicemail on the hour, on the phone. But I bet you check your voicemail on the hour, on the phone. But if you allow me to cloud the issue with facts , you may draw a different conclusion.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JANUARY 6, 2024

Overwhelmed by all your “to-do” goals? If so, then take a tip from Brian Tracy and do this: Make a list of your top ten goals for the year. Think about what’s most important to you in the different areas of your life and write down ten things. And think of the consequence if you don’t.) Happy New Year!

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Partners in Excellence

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

We were talking about his prospecting challenges. ” We talked about some of his strategies. He tried to connect what he learned they were doing with his prospecting efforts. “What is he interested in talking about? “What is he interested in talking about?” How do you know if he cares?

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SalesProInsider

APRIL 30, 2024

“How are you today?” How has your day been so far in the new location?” “How How are the kids?” What do you think about those questions? Maybe you’re thinking, “Oh, the dreaded small talk!” Well, “small talk” is only small if you make it so. Instead talk smart.

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Smooth Sale

MAY 8, 2024

Photo by Gigxels via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Conquering the Fear of Public Speaking Ignites Business Growth Our collaborative blog offers insights into how Conquering the fear of public speaking ignites business growth. However, as a business owner, whether you like it or not, it is a fear that requires conquering!

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Alice Heiman

JANUARY 16, 2024

In this podcast she considers how CEOs should use their time to do what is most important to them and that are things only they can do. She talks about how CEOs need to stay in their genius zone and find others to do the rest. Alice points out that you need to start to think differently about your time.

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Partners in Excellence

MAY 1, 2024

Each of us talk to thousands of sellers and customers every year, and Andy’s podcasts reach 10s to 100s of thousands more. We brag about how much technology we have available, yet CRM compliance is one of the biggest issues I see in too many organizations. ” And we have the goal of “We look marvelous.”

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Partners in Excellence

MARCH 27, 2024

As we discussed the situation, he described the difficulties this customer had created in the past, he talked about how unreasonable they had been, how they weren’t meeting commitments they had made to him. “So it sounds like you are getting ready to have a fight with the customer.

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Partners in Excellence

JANUARY 12, 2024

I want to accomplish a lot, but I want to do it with minimal effort. As I look at selling, today, it requires far too much effort—far more than I’m willing to do. After all, we have to send 1000s of emails a day, we have to make 100s of calls, we have to spend hours doing outreach in LinkedIn and other channels.

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Partners in Excellence

APRIL 16, 2024

We spend 100’s of millions on SKO speakers, books, and training–all focused on doing the things that drive business, sales and marketing performance. We are inspired by thousands of articles, podcasts, and videos–each offering the same answers to what we have to do to be successful. (I

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Partners in Excellence

JANUARY 22, 2024

Sometimes, I feel like a broken record talking about Customer and Business Acumen. When I talk to leaders about their GTM strategies, the focus is on products and presenting the capabilities of products. I ask: “How does your customer make money?” “What work does your customer do? .

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SalesFuel

APRIL 29, 2024

Sellers do a lot of talking, and the ability to have interesting sales conversations increases the value of their words. Tips for Improving Your Conversations When talking with prospects, no matter the topic, keep the focus on the buyer. Doing so shows that you’re interested in hearing what they have to say.

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Marc Wayshak

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In this article, I’ll guide you on how to make a follow-up call that gets sales meetings. Much of the decision hinges on whether the prospect wants to engage with you. Much of the decision hinges on whether the prospect wants to engage with you. They can’t hurt you. Check it out: 1.

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Partners in Excellence

MAY 8, 2024

The people that remain are exhausted, not interested in talking more, they just want to escape. The people that remain are exhausted, not interested in talking more, they just want to escape. All we really want to do is present our product, our pricing, and hope that we get an order. It’s so much simpler that way.

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Partners in Excellence

MARCH 1, 2024

Somehow when we open our mouths or send an email or do an outreach, all it accomplishes is driving our prospects and customers away. Prospects and customers can always sniff it out, regardless how we try to cover it up. It is all about them and has little to do with the customer. What is Selling Bad Breath?

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Partners in Excellence

APRIL 26, 2024

We obsess about how we succeed. Things like showing up on time, being prepared, the thank you note. Even if it’s something no one else sees, there are little things we have to do. Doing the little things give us practice so that we can do better on more little things, and those things that are bigger.

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Autoklose

APRIL 8, 2024

Understanding your potential customers’ pain points and identifying their needs will help you figure out how your product or service can best solve their problems. Plus, it allows you to set initial expectations and build trust with your prospects. How to Prepare for a Discovery Meeting?

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SalesProInsider

OCTOBER 18, 2023

“ You get what you’re looking for.” And now as an adult, I can see how true this statement is. We do get what we’re looking for in many life circumstances, and in sales efforts. Here’s how I see it coming into play in sales situations, especially when faced with concerns or objections during our sales conversations.

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Partners in Excellence

MARCH 1, 2024

They have gone through the work of defining the problem, defining what they want to achieve, getting funding, identifying the risks, looking for solutions… And then they talk to us. Alternatively, they actually reach out, asking to talk. They are doing something they don’t know how to do and get overwhelmed.

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SalesFuel

APRIL 10, 2024

SalesFuel explains that to be considered credible, buyers must know what they're talking about. SalesFuel explains that to be considered credible, buyers must know what they're talking about. Buyers should know how to help solve business problems or achieve goals. But how can you both gain credibility and demonstrate it?

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Partners in Excellence

JANUARY 29, 2024

We think you can be doing better……” Intrigued, it was an important issue (it always is for small businesses), I responded, “What causes you to say we face that issue and can do better?” I’d love to learn more about what causes you to say this? Can I schedule a demo?

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Partners in Excellence

MAY 1, 2024

We seem to measure our worth by how we fill our calendars and that pleasant feeling of exhaustion at 10PM when we have finished a busy day. And we feel we have accomplished huge amounts with each to-do, task, meeting we check off as complete. What should I do?” ” He finally got what I was talking about.

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