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Should B2B Sales Be A Licensed Profession?

The Pipeline

Look at accountants, architects, financial service professionals, real estate agents, and almost all other professionals who have who have a chance to mess up their customers, is licensed, and required to continue to learn to maintain its license and right to practice. The post Should B2B Sales Be A Licensed Profession?

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One Key to Combatting Negativity

Mr. Inside Sales

Several of his books include: “The Power of Positive Leadership,” “The Energy Bus,” etc. What this means is that rather than let that random, negative self-talk just pour into you, you should instead talk back to yourself in advance and feed the positive self-talk you need to succeed. Good morning everyone!

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3 Interviewing Mistakes to Avoid!

Mr. Inside Sales

Study these 3 interviewing mistakes and make sure YOU don’t make them the next time you’re trying to land your next sales position. If you have several years where you moved around a lot, simply list: “Speak to me to clarify most recent positions.” Unlimited License: One to 100 reps can attend for one low price! Less is more.

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Stop Beating Yourself Up!

Mr. Inside Sales

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. Here’s the solution: Rather than try to go from negative to positive (very hard to do), it’s better to go from negative to neutral first and then on to positive. Maybe use, “Oh?”

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3 Ways to Improve Your Attitude

Mr. Inside Sales

Here are three things you can do to improve your attitude, and to keep that attitude positive through each and every sales call you make: #1: Buy a mirror and put it on your desk and look at yourself as soon as your prospect answers the phone. Every time you smile, you signal to the rest of your body how positive you’re going to be.

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Maintaining A Position Of Power While Negotiating A Conflict

The Accidental Negotiator

When you are resolving a conflict, you need to be able to maintain your position of power Image Credit: darwin Bell. However, just because you know where you want the negotiations to go does not mean that this gives you a license to try and force the other side to give in to your desired outcome. Allow Facts To Drive The Negotiations.

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Three Inspiring Summer Reads for Sales Professionals

Mr. Inside Sales

Book #1: Beyond Positive Thinking: A No Nonsense Formula for Getting What You Want, by Dr. Robert Anthony. This book, Beyond Positive Thinking , is a complete rewrite of my all-time favorite motivational book of his: The Advanced Formula for Total Success. Unlimited License: One to 100 reps can attend for one low price!