I have the pleasure of coaching and working with some of the world’s most experienced and skilled sales teams, often tackling the largest of opportunities. I also see the new generation of sales professionals developing…
Kevin DoddrellMay 9, 2023
The multitude of changes that COVID-19 has created within the sales profession has been well documented. Remote work has erased the benefit of tenure and outside experience to a degree, making interactions stale, boring, and…
Bill WallaceApril 18, 2023
The first call, whether face-to-face or virtual, with ANY new contact, regardless of where you are in the sales cycle, is the most important because it determines if there will be a second. I coached…
Lon CunninghisApril 11, 2023
Sales organizations in the high-tech arena have been hit with several redefining trends over the last several years – the shift to virtual relationships, the drive to commoditization by the buyer, the unbelievable acceleration of…
Kevin DoddrellMarch 28, 2023
What new sales manager competency is creeping onto the scene? The competency is leading sales technology adoption. This responsibility was floating around and has now found its home with sales leaders. Some of you are…
Lori PrestonMarch 23, 2023
We, as salespeople, are prone to look at the bright side of everything we hear. By nature, we want to accept everything said to us. We are positive people. My deal is awesome! My client…
Kevin DoddrellMarch 14, 2023
Your name will be on their list, right? Wait, what list? The list that pops into your team’s minds if they are in a conversation about the best leaders they have ever known or when…
Vince CoricaFebruary 21, 2023
Growing up as a first-generation individual, I was exposed to language and culture differently than my schoolmates and neighbors. In my home, we spoke Spanish and English. I needed to figure out how not to…
Ilsa Mendoza-JacksonFebruary 14, 2023
At the beginning of each year, we traditionally reflect on our past and set goals for the future. As a sales leader, this is a good time also to reflect on our leadership and how…
Kevin DoddrellJanuary 17, 2023
Armed with new tools, techniques, and thinking after completing sales training, sales professionals often ask, “How should I begin?” A fair question after having been somewhat “fire-hosed” with fresh ideas for several hours during training.…
Ian RamsbottomJanuary 10, 2023
