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
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
The shock showed on my face when the strategic business unit leader I worked for 20 years ago said in the middle of a conversation, “…for example, I coach you all the time.” To my…
Lori PrestonNovember 15, 2022
In sales situations, you, your prospects, and your clients are interdependent. When you realize you are dependent on your sales relationships to succeed, then you become motivated to understand what they are feeling and vice…
Jacques BossonneySeptember 20, 2022
Remember your favorite teacher, coach, mentor, or advisor who had a large impact? What was it about the conversation that inspired and/or moved you in a positive direction? Now, turn your memories upside down and…
Ilsa Mendoza-JacksonSeptember 13, 2022
The various football leagues in Europe have completed their seasons and some teams have performed very well. Real Madrid defeated Liverpool in the Champions League to win the ultimate trophy. Manchester City in England, Paris…
Jacques BossonneyAugust 23, 2022
In an information, data saturated world, buyers are truly able to engage with sellers less and less. In a report published in Q1 this year from Gartner, in a complex B2B purchasing decision, the stakeholders…
Mary CasperJune 14, 2022
The “Great Resignation” has been a phenomenon that has served as a topic of conversation for the past year. Many Sales Leaders have directly experienced the impact with anecdotes ranging from, “I have turned over…
Bill WallaceMarch 15, 2022
Lush green front yards and gardens have experienced great year-over-year growth over the last couple of years as people spend more time outside than ever before. Our focus on health makes us more conscious of…
Ilsa Mendoza-JacksonMarch 8, 2022
Welcome to 2022! As a Sales Leader, you hopefully have your business goals mapped out, your business plan completed, and are charged up for the new year. If you do not, that is an issue,…
Kevin DoddrellJanuary 18, 2022
“I QUIT!” I did not see that coming. Your top sales talent is being head hunted and after what everyone has been through, there are an increasing number of salespeople willing to listen to the…
Lori PrestonSeptember 21, 2021
Besides the obvious impact of the pandemic, there are significant trends emerging you may not recognize yet. These will require us to change how we sell. The world learned how to buy almost everything online…
Lon CunninghisJune 8, 2021
One of our clients recently won a contract worth over $1 billion in a highly competitive deal where they ousted a long-time incumbent. When looking back at their strategy and approach, the account team agreed…
Lon CunninghisApril 14, 2021
While we have a course and webinar to help people sell better virtually, I wanted to share some tips on the number one sales skill salespeople have stated in our surveys they are finding the…
Debby RizzoMarch 9, 2021
There is a secret to building relationships and connection with people, which lends itself to successful selling. Many do not learn it until later in their career, if at all. The secret to connect with…
Bill WallaceFebruary 9, 2021
“But they have much better relationships than we do…” How many times do we hear this about the competition from our sales executives? First thought? What evidence do we have that this is the case?
Ian RamsbottomNovember 17, 2020
How do you become the best of the best in your sales career? In this article, we give you four key areas of focus which will enable you to move ahead of the pack.
Ian RamsbottomOctober 13, 2020
Relationship Mapping in an account may be a common practice, but it can actually do your seller more harm than good. Learn how to set aside traditional Relationship Mapping in this article.
Kevin DoddrellSeptember 15, 2020
Half of the American workforce today is under 40 years old and are expected to change jobs far more often. What are we doing as sales leaders to retain the best talent in this group?
Ian RamsbottomAugust 18, 2020
You would be surprised how many salespeople do not set and execute a strategy to outmaneuver the competition. This is especially prevalent with RFPs, where far too much time is spent on the solution. This…
Kevin DoddrellJune 17, 2020
Do you want to move deals faster through the funnel? Create a greater probability of success? Put more wins on the board? Then consider establishing a coaching flow and help stop the Value Proposition madness!
Bill WallaceJune 16, 2020
There has been quite a bit written about mission statements and goal setting, and perhaps just as much being ignored or abandoned. We may think about it and write down a few items but soon…
Bill WallaceJanuary 21, 2020
How to best build superior business sales relationships has changed markedly over the last few decades. What has not changed is the sales theory that superior relationships can overcome a number of other weaknesses. I…
Kevin DoddrellNovember 12, 2019
The most under-leveraged and misused asset in a sales opportunity is the Executive Team. Correctly involving themselves in an account or sales cycle is an art that few Executives have mastered. Executive customer calls are…
Kevin DoddrellAugust 13, 2019
So many companies publicly state, “people are our most important asset.” If you transparently discuss this with most salespeople, you’ll quickly learn they don’t believe it. The harsh reality is there has been an increasing…
Bill WallaceJune 18, 2019
You remember the 3 “Relationship Sins” that we all tend to fall victim to in our deals: We over-invest in the wrong people, We under-invest in the right people, and We miss key people in…
Lon CunninghisOctober 10, 2018
The most common concerns that managers have regarding their salespeople and customer relationships are: Do we know the right people? and, how strong is the connection with those people? In this office parody watch as…
Revenue StormOctober 3, 2013
