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Email and call sales? Easy. Sales presentations you’ve practiced to perfection? You could do those in your sleep. But networking events? They’re not everyone’s strong suit.
Category: Targeting/Prospecting/Networking
Oh, The Terror! Don't Let Fear of Small Talk Destroy Your Networking
Not all salespeople are extroverts. Yes, they may be able to present to a roomful of people or lead a full webinar. But, the thought of making small talk at an event could be terrifying.
Social Selling: How To Do It Without Fumbling
Social media presents an incredible opportunity for salespeople. It also presents incredible opportunity to fumble. The ability to instantly connect puts a lot of power in reps’ hands, but they need to be thoughtful about how they use it.
Remember me? I’m the salesperson like all the others.
My cat, Lito, has a business card. She is our corporate mascot, and plays a vital role in my office productivity.
Are You A Lead Hunter? If Not, Here's How To Start
When it comes to generating leads, do you consider yourself to be a farmer or a hunter? It actually pays to be a bit of both!
Mastering the Art of Persuasion in 3 Easy Steps
Persuasiveness is an ability most salespeople long for. You may think it’s a natural born gift that some people have and some don’t. However, persuasiveness is something you create; not a trait.
Have You Made Your Prospecting Videos Yet?
As you likely have heard, video can be a powerful tool in getting a prospect’s attention and forging a relationship.
Are You Unnerving Prospects by Using This Sales Strategy?
Imagine, if you will, that you’re an executive of a company beginning a meeting with a salesperson you have never met before. They come in, shake your hand, and immediately reference an activity you enjoy that they had no way knowing, even from the items in your office.
In a Sales Slump? Don't Sabotage Yourself
Are you stuck in a sales rut? If/when unfruitful sales periods come about, the worst thing you can do is what most salespeople feel they have to do: wait for the slump to pass.
Struggling to Inspire Sales via Presentations? Try This
How many times have you sat through a slideshow presentation that made you lose interest almost immediately? Probably too often. How are your sales presentations to your prospects and clients different than those other boring ones?
Improve Prospect Follow-Ups With This Program
Following up with prospects is an important part of the sales process, and some salespeople even have systems in place to do so. While there is no singular program that works, some are more successful than others.
Are You Dancing on the Fine Line Between Pushy and Persistent?
Think about your interactions with salespeople in your personal life. When you answer the phone and it’s a telemarketer, you probably feel a sense of dread. Why? Because you expect them to be a pushy salesperson.
