Archive for the ‘Sales Tips’ Category
Thoughtful Thursdays – Quantify your value
I have posted many times about the importance of value in the sales process, and a recent conversation with a new business owner reinforced that thought to me. It goes beyond saying that buying your product… Read More
Thoughtful Thursdays – Be relentless
Today’s though was inspired by a business owner who was speaking to a group of graduating entrepreneurs. it is a story about having a focused goal and being relentless in the pursuit of that goal. His talk… Read More
Thoughtful Thursdays – Needs versus wants
Sell the customer what they want or what they need. A question for the ages, with the comprehensive answer: “It depends.” Yes, it depends – on many levels. A client of mine ran into a wants… Read More
Thoughtful Thursdays – New to outside sales?
If you are new to outside sales, congratulations and welcome! Yes I am biased and know that sales it is not for everyone, but for those who take to it, there are few better jobs. Whether you were waiting for… Read More
Thoughtful Thursdays – Make a good first impression
Using the ‘shoe on the other foot model’, think about situations where you have been turned off by less than positive first impressions. Now consider how much extra time it takes for that poor first… Read More