Sales Activities
High Performers Spend Their Time Differently
Before reading this post, think about the following quote from Abraham Lincoln: If I have 6 hours to chop down a tree, I’d spend the first 4 hours sharpening the axe. I’ve had the great…
You’re Not Ready for That Call!
Somehow, it seems that a post on preparing for sales calls/meetings would be totally unnecessary. One would hope all sales professionals would have a plan for every call, if only to manage their own time…
5 Quick Sales Tips
Here are 5 totally random sales tips that I found helpful in my business last week. 5 Random Sales Tips When you use these sales tips on a regular basis it will keep your business…
Great Selling is Like Great Music
Over the weekend, my wife and I had the opportunity to go to a couple of concerts. One was with a great symphony orchestra, the other was with a college freshman orchestra. Both were playing…
When “A Players” Fail
I’ve been participating in a great discussion on the importance of talent. It’s an area that doesn’t get the attention needed and is critical to organizational performance. Too few managers pay the right attention to…
Theme Parties Increase Sales and Bookings
During several of the Summer Sales Solutions training events this month, the topic of summer theme parties came up. A recurring question was in regard to how to offer different theme parties without complicating your business by…
5 Easy Ways to Maximize Space in a Small Business
No shop, restaurant or any retail space can succeed without using the space that they have in an intelligent way. This can be straightforward when you have a lot of space to work with but…
Survey Says…Most Are Not Willing!
Most direct sellers are not willing to do what it takes to find business and be successful! On a recent Cash Flow Show Radio, I talked about a survey I had conducted a few years ago….
Sales: Science or Art?
Recently, I read an article about sales being more science than art. Perhaps I was a little unfair in my comments, but the author’s premises were flawed. I think we want to see sales being…
Great Selling is Habit Forming
I’m sure you’ve experienced something that gives you a “rush.” It’s when, all of a sudden, everything just falls into place, everything is working as it should, it seems effortless. Sometimes we experience it in…