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What to do After You Hear "No" to a Proposal

The Center for Sales Strategy

Not only is it a buzzkill to hear the word, but it represents a terrible return on investment from the seller’s perspective. just to hear "NO!". What Happens When a Client or Prospect says NO? What Happens When a Client or Prospect says NO? What’s Next?

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The Journey Needs To Be Completed

The Pipeline

And then the one after that, and all the rest of the 1,000-mile cycle. So, when pundits tell you the hardest part is getting started, it actually is not, it is finishing. So, when pundits tell you the hardest part is getting started, it actually is not, it is finishing. Ask them what their next step is?

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Celebrating 25 Years in Referrals: My Story

No More Cold Calling

Would you be willing to be a referral to this company?” Then I asked the question I still ask every single client today: Have you asked every one of your clients for a referral ? Their answer 25 years ago is the same answer I still hear every time I ask this question today: No. Why I made referral selling my life’s work.

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Stop Neglecting Your Most Valuable Sales Channel [Q2 Referral Selling Insights]

No More Cold Calling

Here’s what you might have missed from No More Cold Calling this quarter. What a waste! Isn’t it time you considered a prospecting approach that delivers double-digit results and eliminates your competition? Schedule 30 minutes on my calendar , and we’ll discuss how you can get referrals at scale. Is it working?

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How to Write a Business Proposal [Examples + Template]

Hubspot Sales

But even though you're making progress, you still feel like you could be doing better. There's a whole world of untapped potential around you — prospects you know would benefit from your product or service. That's where business proposals come in. They can bridge the gap between you and potential clients.

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Nov. Metaphor Minute: Soften the Blow with a Metaphor

Anne Miller

But what if Harry or Sally wanted to break off the budding romantic relationship and still remain friends with the other person? Likewise, what happens when you have to break up a business relationship, but still want to keep the lines of communication open and cordial? You know the book “Passages.”

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10 Sales Email Templates to Get & Keep a Client's Attention

Hubspot Sales

When it comes to sales prospecting , it's more important than ever that you write concise, effective communication. Even if you do get your prospect’s attention, you can’t expect them to read your long, fluffy emails filled with the buzzwords of the day when they have many other emails to open. It should grab them.