We might be addressing others at an important sales presentation, the monthly sales coaching session, or an annual conference. We want the audience to give us their rapt and undivided attention. But that doesn’t always work out the way we’d … Continue reading →
Really. What’s so cold about cold calling anyway? Some say it’s because the recipient is caught “cold.” They had no expectation you’d be calling, so they’re unprepared, and perhaps a bit surprised. To the supporters of this interpretation, that’s a … Continue reading →
The bitter taste of rejection, frustration, and discouragement makes prospecting for new accounts feel like the last thing anybody wants to be doing. Those negative feelings – or the fear of experiencing them – can have a paralyzing effect on … Continue reading →
Sales guru Jill Konrath has a lot to teach us about crafting a strong Value Proposition. But her key point is very simple: Your message has to make the intangible tangible. Whether you’re selling to C-level executives or small business … Continue reading →