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The First Sales Call

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 Cunninghis
April 11, 2023
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Defuse the Disruption

As salespeople, our lives are very much about meetings… virtual meetings, as well as in-person. Effective, well-facilitated meetings are our most reliable path to success and help define our personal brand. But… what do we…
Vince Corica
December 6, 2022
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DNA of Winning the Strategic Deal

About 10-15 years ago, megadeals, especially IT service megadeals, were worth hundreds of millions of dollars… and in some cases, billions! IT service providers were set up to successfully manage and pursue these very large…
Ian Ramsbottom
October 20, 2022
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Encounter Planning for the Win

As many of us are enjoying the good fortune by returning to normal ways of conducting business following the pandemic, one of the great joys coming back are client meetings. Real, live, face-to-face client meetings.…
Ian Ramsbottom
August 16, 2022
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The Power of Pause

With the world’s expectations for being dialed in 24/7, speed and responsiveness are of the essence. Sometimes to get the best outcome, particularly in the heat of a deal, it’s ok to hit a brief…
Mary Casper
September 14, 2021
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What’s Your Story?

The secret in the book “Think and Grow Rich” is revealed by way of ideas and actions. As a salesperson, you can master this approach by applying thought to your client’s business and generating IDEAS…
Bill Wallace
May 11, 2021
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The Lost Art of Reference Selling

As sales managers, what are our most valuable assets? Our sales team, of course… but arguably even more important are our prospects and clients, without whom we have no business. Consider this: our existing clients…
Ian Ramsbottom
April 21, 2021
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Lights, Action, Camera!

When leveraged successfully, virtual selling – especially for strategic sellers, will afford you significant competitive advantage in the marketplace. Start with your camera! Learn more tips by reading this article.
Lon Cunninghis
September 8, 2020
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Win Themes Done Right

Win Themes, poorly executed, sound like long, boring, bragging statements. They can ramble on about the benefits of products or services and likely sound a little different from any other competitor. Win Themes, at their…
Ian Ramsbottom
February 11, 2020
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Stop Speaking Wonka

There is a major issue within Sales and Marketing that, if corrected, will pay immediate dividends. Too many of our salespeople are working too low in their client’s organization. They are limiting their upward mobility…
Bill Wallace
September 17, 2019
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The Epidemic in Sales Leadership

I first wrote about a trend I saw in Sales Leadership in 2014, and now, five years later, its reached epidemic proportions. It’s called “Whack-a-Mole Management.” You remember the arcade game. The moles would pop…
Lon Cunninghis
August 21, 2019
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