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The Seven Great Lies of Selling

As sales professionals, we are well acquainted with the intricate dance of communication. However, we are less likely to identify a trail of smoke and mirrors that can come from potential clients when discussing opportunities.…
Kevin Doddrell
September 11, 2023
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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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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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Every Minute Counts

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 Casper
June 14, 2022
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Reach Back and Ask For More

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…
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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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Selling Through Uncertainty

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 Cunninghis
June 8, 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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The Best of the Best

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 Ramsbottom
October 13, 2020
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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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Adapt, Improvise, and Overcome

Selling is being redefined and there are five skills you'll need to adopt in order to be effective. Start focusing on these to create the necessary momentum that will carry you through this challenging environment.
Bill Wallace
April 7, 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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Do Things WITH Clients Not TO Clients

Many people believe the ultimate goal in working with our clients is to become their “partner,” and not just another vendor. Yet, in a traditional selling process, most salespeople have several conversations with the client…
Lon Cunninghis
December 10, 2019
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Dare to Do Things Differently

The saying, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results” is widely attributed to Albert Einstein. Those of us in Sales and Sales Leadership have related to that quote at one point…
Bill Wallace
July 10, 2019
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Become a Sales Shark

The sales culture is ever-evolving, yet the aggressive approach has declined dramatically, creating issues central to accomplishing revenue plans. It is true, sales is more demanding with challenging complexity and reliance on technology, but many…
Bill Wallace
May 5, 2017
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