Cold Calling
“I get to vs. I have to”
Sometimes when doing hard things how we talk to ourselves can make a big impact on our follow-through.
Medical Device Reps: The One Thing to Focus on That Makes All the Difference
Doctors are bombarded with medical equipment sales. To the physician, all the pitches sound the same. Sure, they might have personal preferences — just like some of us prefer Fords and others only buy Chevys.
Sales Tips
The Breakthrough Way to Make Sure No Lead Gets Left Behind
When I was a sales manager, I was ready to close the biggest deal of my life. I met this guy, we clicked, and our products were a great fit. He told me, “Clayton, I really
5 Tips to Reconnect With Unresponsive Sales Prospects
Getting dumped feels awful. And salespeople deal with this feeling more than most. When a lead stops responding, it can feel like your whole world stops. You’ve been nurturing this sales relationship for months, and
What You Can Learn About Sales Hustle From an 8-Year-Old
Eight-year-olds think they know everything. Trust me — I’ve got one. They think they understand how life works and they don’t want help from anyone. Now, as the adult, I can easily look at a
The #1 Conversation You Should Never Have With a “Non-Decision Maker”
Some people could be professional time-wasters. You know the kind. They piddle, browse, and fidget their days away. But although we know some of the obvious wastes of time (like drifting into the social media vortex), other
How to Double Your CRM Adoption Rate
“You’ll lose your job if you don’t use the CRM.” That should work, right? Surely your salespeople will get on board if their jobs depend on it. Not exactly. Even when people’s jobs are on
7 Conversations You Should Never Have With a Prospect via Email
Email is easy. But easy isn’t always best. People try to send emails instead of having conversations all the time. Sometimes it works. But in these seven situations, it just doesn’t. Even if you’re tempted,
How to Create a Sense of Urgency in Your Sales Team
As an employee, it’s always nice to hear, “It’s okay. Just wait until tomorrow…” But if you want to build a winning sales team as a sales manager, you need to build a sense of urgency.
11 Essentials to Have With You in the Sales Field
With a few outside sales essentials, you can stand out. We’ve all seen the frumpy sales guy come into a meeting fumbling through his stuff. His pen doesn’t work, he’s scattered, and his breath stinks.
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