Do me a favor think back to the most recent time you made a decision to quickly. How did you realize you could have analyzed the situation further? What caused you to rush to a conclusion in the first place? I make rash decisions all the time, so this new year I’m focused on learning... Continue Reading →
The Power Base Selling Model
After enough time selling, you’re bound to run into the unexpected, “my boss actually has to make the final decision on this.” Securing complex deals with high-stakes outcomes can often feel like navigating a labyrinth of decision-makers, influencers, and power dynamics. This is where the Power Base Selling Model can help, working as a secret... Continue Reading →
Preventing vs. Handling Objections
Objections are like those surprise pop quizzes in school – you never quite know when they're going to show up, but are a natural part of the process. Whether you're selling a product, service, or idea, you're bound to encounter objections from your prospects. How you handle these objections can be crucial to closing a... Continue Reading →
Guiding Prospects Through Change
It goes without selling, but the fundamental truth of sales is that change is the name of the game. As any father watching football on Sunday afternoon will tell you, change can be the enemy for most people. As a result, managing change can be a daunting task, especially for your prospects. Specifically for sales... Continue Reading →
Starting to Master Emotional Intelligence
Do me a favor and think about how many times you've heard someone talk about emotional intelligence; in those instances, have they ever actually said what it is and why its important? Well, in the relationship-driven world of sales, where every conversation counts, emotional intelligence (EI) is your secret weapon. The idea of EI encompasses... Continue Reading →
Ride the Waves of Change
We've all heard some version of the Heraclitus quote, "the only constant is life is change," but starting out in my first few sales roles, I didn't know how true that was. It was if these roles were trying to say welcome to the fast-paced world of business, it'll be different tomorrow than it is... Continue Reading →
Reflecting on the Impact of Poor Messaging in a Sales Pitch
I got myself into a bit of a sticky situation with a client this week. Rather than taking you through the whole interaction, I want to share my reflection on the call and what I would have done differently. If you re-read that first paragraph from the lens of a buyer, you might be able... Continue Reading →
Keys to an Impactful Introductory Call
A few weeks ago, we learned more about the importance of building rapport as the first step to building trust with a prospect. However, as many of you aptly called out, building rapport is just the first step to a successful introductory call. So, today, let’s dive deeper into the intro call and how to... Continue Reading →
Embracing Agility
A fundamental part of being in sales is making other people feel comfortable with change. I’d contend that we can’t expect our buyers to be comfortable with change if we’re not comfortable with it ourselves. So, in our fast-paced, changing world, the ability to be agile is crucial for sales professionals. This means being able... Continue Reading →
Handling the Inevitable Objections
Do me a favor and think of a time where someone agreed with everything you had to say; it's never happened, has it? Objections from potential customers are a commonplace, the same way that we argue with our friends and family over where to have dinner - there are pros and cons to every decision... Continue Reading →
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