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3 Ways to Increase Sales Without Hiring a New Salesperson
Improving your sales team comes at a cost. But what if you could pay for it in time you’re spending elsewhere rather than the actual price of hiring a new salesperson? An increase in sales productivity doesn’t have to mean hiring another person — sometimes it just means using the team you have more efficiently. […]
Why Pharmacy Reps Should Use a Sales Tracking App
Ever played the game “telephone”? You know how it goes — you give someone a message, and they pass it on down the line. Maybe they think they heard you clearly, but by the time the last person says it aloud, the message isn’t so clear anymore. Isn’t that how it is to be a […]
How to Close More Deals by Mapping Your Sales Process
Most builders live by the rule “Measure twice. Cut once.” Sure, it takes more work on the front end, but it saves time, money, and frustration for the overall project. It wastes less material and gets better final results. But most builders probably learned this rule the hard way. Early on, they skipped those extra […]
4 Ways Auto Glass Salesmen Can Make Their CRM Work Harder for Them
In the auto glass industry, you can’t create sales. You can’t increase sales by closing deals. Unless you go out and smash windshields, you can’t generate a problem to solve. You’ve got to wait for something to happen. The waiting game can be hard. After all, in auto glass sales, success depends on how well […]
4 Mobile CRM Advantages Your Sales Team Will Love
Mobile phone use is no longer new or progressive. It’s expected. 99% of people old enough to work, own a cellphone. And 90% of those devices are smartphones. There are even more mobile devices in the world than people. So why not add an app to the device everyone has in their pocket? If you’re […]
A Sales Lead Management Process You Can Count On
Want a more profitable business? (Dumb question. Of course you do.) Whether you’ve been around for a while or are just starting up, every smart business owner wants to increase their sales. So what’s your lead tracking process? Too often, a quality system for tracking leads falls through the cracks — and so do potential […]
Field Sales 101: Follow These 10 Solid Tips for Success
If you’re new to field sales, there’s no sense wasting time. You have people to see and sales to make. But there’s a learning curve. Being a field sales representative is tough work. You’re out of the office more than you’re in it — meeting people, building relationships, and trying to remember who said what […]
How Much Should You Really Compensate Your Salespeople?
We all need motivation to do our best work – and money is a great source of motivation. But the structure of salesperson commissions can only matter as much as the actual amount. We aim for salespeople compensations to reward for big sales, give opportunity for growth, and keep people motivated to sell even more. […]
Anatomy of the Perfect Sales Follow-Up Call
Benjamin Franklin once said, “Energy and persistence conquer all things.” Well, he may have exaggerated a little, but it sure does seem to apply to sales. Sales relies on persistence. And often, that persistence relies on following up. When you’re dealing with clients, you should always have a next step. No matter what. Follow-up calls […]
Sell the Value of Your Product, Not the Price
Don’t compete on price. But if you do, you’d better be the cheapest… and stay the cheapest. See, when you sell the value based on price, both you and the customer treat the product like a commodity. There’s no relationship, and there’s no loyalty. Instead, take the consultative approach. When you position yourself as an […]