Social Media Mistakes Salespeople Don’t Know They’re Making
You decided to spend a little time on Facebook today… “networking.” After all, you’re in sales and this is one way to keep up with your clients and potentially make a sale. You sign in
7 Rules for Getting Past the Gatekeeper
You’ve driven across town for a sales meeting, only to find the receptionist catching up on the latest issue of US Weekly while Dr. Jones is tied up. Now what? We’ve all been there –
How to Reverse Engineer Sales Referrals
2.4 million: the number of brand-related conversations in the US each day. The question: Are they talking about you? Referrals are the number one marketing tool for any company relying on new business. In fact,
Fire Your Sales Manager and Hire a Sales Director TODAY
Sales Managers. You’ve seen them. You know how they work. They control. They reprimand. They schedule. They conduct meetings – lots of meetings. So what should we do with them? Fire them. It may sound
Tracking Outside vs. Inside Sales: How to Monitor Progress
At first glance, outside and inside sales seem drastically different. An inside salesperson sits in an office, making calls and selling the product over the phone or internet. They work in response to the easy
How To Hire Salespeople Within Your Budget
“How do I hire salespeople within my budget?” If you’re asking this question, it’s likely you have some doubts. There are customers out there who want to buy your product, and you know you need
3 Tips For Tracking Door To Door Sales
Is door to door selling dead? Not by a long shot. In fact, this sales tactic is growing. From 2013 to 2014, U.S. retail sales in the direct selling channel increased 5.5%, bringing in an
3 Insights You’re Missing From Your Sales Reports
Sales reports: Everyone “should” do them but are they really that important? Are these reports worth the time they take from salespeople who could be selling rather than working on a spreadsheet? The short answer: Yes. These
The Single Most Important Quality of a High-Performance Sales Culture
You want a high-performance sales culture? Give credit where credit is due. Organizations that stand out as top-sellers celebrate success. They post sales reports on the wall. They spend lots of energy shining spotlights on
Checklist for Planning Your Salesperson’s First Day
You’ve just hired a new sales rep. You’ve looked through resumes, had interviews, and picked the right person. Now, what’s next? You want to make sure your new salesperson has a great start on their
