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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

My manager told me that when I’m on the phone with a prospect or customer, someone was going to sell someone—either the customer was going to sell me on why he wouldn’t buy, or I was going to sell him on why he should buy. Every time you smile, you signal to the rest of your body how positive you’re going to be. Again, silly, right?

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A Better Way to Follow Up on Emails

Mr. Inside Sales

Many sales reps struggle when following up on emails they’ve sent out to prospects (or even clients!). When they get the prospect on the phone, they open with: “Did you get the email I sent?”. Try this: When you get your prospect back on the phone, say: “Nice to speak with you again. Did you have a chance to review my email?”.

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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!

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The Price Objection—Again!

Mr. Inside Sales

I was listening to a training call the last week, and the prospect told the rep that his price was quite high for a certain item. The rep then asked for the part number and told this prospect that he would “see what I can do.”. If you’re ever faced with this situation, here is what to say: Prospect: “Your price on these is too high.”.