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The Soft Skills of Selling

A sales career provides a skill set valuable to any profession. Why might a career in sales be for you? Soft skills, or the core skills applicable to all professions, are honed every day in a sales job, from critical thinking, problem solving and work ethic. The most important soft skill you learn is how to connect with people. People love to talk about themselves, and people love to be recognized and listened to. During a conversation with a prospect,…

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June 8, 2022

Sales Tips

To Answer or to Ignore?

We’ve all been there. You’re eating dinner. It is 7:30pm. and your phone rings displaying a phone number that is not in your contacts. What do you do? Most people ignore it without the slightest second thought. But what if you’re in sales? What if that call is a prospect you gave up on months ago that remembered your enthusiasm and wanted to give you another chance at their business? What if they’ve already called two people ahead of you,…

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June 6, 2022

Sales CRM

What Can A CRM Do For Your Field Sales Team?

A CRM (customer relationship management) platform automates the tracking and management of your field sales team. In other words, you can scale your sales growth by keeping the team on the same page and not worrying about reporting. Finding the right CRM for your field sales team will become an invaluable tool to your sales system. Companies who work with CallProof see a significant uptick in sales activities and lower turnover from sales staff. CallProof integrates real-time data management, faster…

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June 1, 2022

Management Tips / Sales Tips

How to Create a Sales Strategy You Can Stick With

Sales strategies are like New Year's resolutions: Everyone makes them. Everyone tries to follow them. But eventually, they're forgotten. There are two reasons for this: unrealistic expectations and a failure to adapt to change. Luckily, both of these can be avoided. Start with the Sales Team Most organizations have three plans for how sales should work: what the company thinks is happening, what the sales manager thinks should be done, and what the salespeople actually do. Viewing things from the top…

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March 24, 2022

Sales Tips

Telling Stories During a Sales Pitch: Do’s & Don’ts

When it comes to pitching a product or program, salespeople can work with more than just product features and benefit. A clever story that hits prospects on an emotional level can be a valuable sales tool. But is there a right and wrong way to use personal stories? Which kind of stories work best? Use this handy guide the next time you consider sharing a real-life scenario during your sales pitch. The Most Successful Sales Pitch Story I’ve Ever Used…

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January 27, 2022

Cold Calling

Energy Follows Focus

https://youtu.be/a7yhI_SylhA Energy is created or destroyed when you put your focus or attention on it. And so, what you focus on is created in your world. Everyone has the ability to create energy—both positive and negative. All of us know how creating energy can feel like an emotional roller coaster! As children we love to play and laugh; as adults we work hard, make money, do our best at school or go back to school, get married, have children and…

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January 10, 2022

Cold Calling

Always Leave Something Behind!

https://youtu.be/b8yKu5ODQZI One of the most important aspects of selling is making an impression and having people remember you. If you don't have anything to leave behind, you're doing yourself a disservice and chances are those people you had a great chat with will forget you. Whether it's a business card or ornate gift you leave behind, make sure you don't leave them empty-handed! Get some custom business cards made with your photo and make sure they are good quality so…

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January 4, 2022

Cold Calling

Intro to Cold Calling

https://youtu.be/YVoVI9YJU0M Welcome to a short series on Cold Calls. The kind you do, by knocking on doors, and speaking face to face. The psychological aspect for some people can be the hardest part. In this series, we will guide you to becoming more resilient, and successful in this wild world of Cold Calling. Cold calling is an important skill for sales people because it allows them to reach out to potential customers who may not be expecting a sales pitch.…

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December 27, 2021

Sales Tips

4 Things Your Sales Reps Should Know Before Their First Appointment

Don’t barf on the customer’s shoes.Dismal failure is highly unlikely. These are the two most basic lessons new sales reps need to understand before going to their first solo sales appointment. New salespeople are nervous, to say the least (hence the vomiting advice)! As a manager, it’s up to you to set your new sales reps up for success. Maybe you’re a manager who attempts to tell new hires all you know about sales before their first appointment. Or maybe…

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March 27, 2018

Sales Tips

Why Home Restoration Businesses Are Wasting Their Time Without Sales Lead Management Software

Restoration companies need to be in the right place at the right time. When the flood comes, the fire consumes, or a pipe bursts, your company wants to be on speed dial. Sales lead management software is the best way to keep in touch with other professionals. But how do you get your restoration company on their short list? In home restoration, you depend on referrals. Sure, you go through regular advertising channels, but professional referrals make you stand out.…

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January 23, 2018