Salespeople: Avoid These Costly Social Networking Mistakes

Staying off social media all day is tough. Checking your news feed is a habit that’s hard to kick. But we all know it impairs work productivity, so when we jump online to check in or check up on what’s going on in the social media world, we tell ourselves, “It’s for work.” Social media potentially helps your sales game – if you use it correctly. But these five mistakes may be getting in your way. 1. Confusing Social Media…

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How to Use Online Groups to Build Your Sales Career

You have access to more than 1 billion people. Better yet, you can get in touch with any one of them with the mere click of a mouse. Whether you’re reaching out to find new sales prospects or looking to connect with industry leaders like yourself, a Facebook or LinkedIn group can offer you every salesperson’s dream: connection. Here are two ways to make the most of it. 1. Start a Group for Prospects If you want to connect with…

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Salespeople: Here Are 3 Ways To Save An Hour Per Day

If you were to analyze a typical salesperson’s day, what would you see? Most likely, you’d find them filling out paperwork repeatedly, making conference calls, meeting at specific times (in inconvenient locations), providing customer support for current clients, creating a list of prospects to call, and, let’s not forget, making sales. Sure, there’s value in some of these activities, but as a salesperson, are you really spending your time in the best ways possible? What if you could get some…

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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 and see a friend request, which links you to a few others you want to connect with. You notice someone you haven’t heard from in years and decide to see what he’s up to. Several minutes pass, and it’s time to get back on track.…

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