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How to Avoid Coaching Failure… More Lessons from the Soccer Field

Sales and Marketing Management

Except that this time, the coach offered the following sage advice to the kids: “Hey guys, you’ve got to work harder.” And it shouldn’t be an exercise in ramping up the urgency – to run faster on a soccer field or to panic more in a sales territory. Work harder? To be sure, he meant play smarter. Increasing their skills.

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Sales Tips: 5 Ways You'll MISS Your Number This Year

Customer Centric Selling

Train wrecks occur a month at a time. I find it ironic that companies continue to spend inordinate amounts of time and money on training sellers on products. Extensive product training can turn B and C players into “spray and pray” sellers. Ronald Reagan gave sage advice when he said "Trust but verify."

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How to Motivate Your Sales Team: Strategies and Techniques

LeadFuze

It keeps them on track and motivated to conquer new sales territories. Offer additional training opportunities, mentoring programs, and peer support groups. Creating a supportive environment where everyone feels valued through additional training opportunities and peer support groups can also help boost motivation among low performers.