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
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
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
“…but most of all, I would like to thank my team, and , my coach for his/her endless support and commitment to my success, for motivating me, and for never giving up and believing in…
Ian RamsbottomAugust 17, 2021
In the pre-pandemic environment, selling and sales leadership were comfortable and relatively predictable. As the new reality took over, the quick scramble was on to embrace the virtual necessity. The result of moving into a…
Bill WallaceJune 15, 2021
2021 is a year of possibility, but sales leaders must harness the energy and focus of their people to maximize their results. While this may appear overly simplistic, there are four components that are GUARANTEED…
Bill WallaceMarch 16, 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
After 2020’s dramatic market changes, sales leaders must re-examine their approach to achieving their 2021 sales targets, including their approach to pipeline management. Now is the time to implement a science-based approach to planning.
Lon CunninghisJanuary 19, 2021
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
The anxiety and uncertainty caused by our new reality has created a lack of personal and professional momentum. Recapture your passion, commitment, and direction with secrets used by elite military, business leaders, and top performers.
Bill WallaceAugust 11, 2020
There are three critical things every Sales Leader should be doing now to deal with the new pandemic in Sales – Call Reluctance. Follow these steps to get your teams back up to full productivity.
Lon CunninghisJuly 14, 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
The next 15 days are going to help you set the pace for the future. Despite an extremely challenging business environment, these 10 actions will help you to weather the storm and establish success.
Bill WallaceMay 19, 2020
What can be done to minimize deal slippage? Well, there are three critical success factors which, when executed well, can significantly improve your hit rate for deal signing. Are you aware of them?
Ian RamsbottomApril 14, 2020
The global pandemic has forced companies to change how they work, which has significant impact on how we sell. Social distancing is another barrier and selling virtual may become the foreseeable new norm.
Lon CunninghisMarch 19, 2020
Every important interaction with a prospect or client must be intentionally planned to ensure maximum success. Learn the rules to “wiring” your discussions so Mr. Murphy doesn’t stop you from accomplishing your critical objectives.
Bill WallaceMarch 12, 2020
Fellow Leaders and Coaches, let’s face reality…. When most salespeople are asked into a coaching session or sales deal review, their normal state of mind is, “How can I get through this meeting with the…
Kevin DoddrellFebruary 18, 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
Prior to the rapid growth of the virtual sales organization, many of us grew up in the environment of the “sales floor” with all salespeople in close proximity. Typically, everyone could hear each other’s calls.…
Kevin DoddrellDecember 17, 2019
Sales Leaders today are typically so busy responding to internal company requests, overall management of their team, and even selling or talking to clients that coaching their people falls into the “if I had more…
Kevin DoddrellOctober 15, 2019
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 WallaceSeptember 17, 2019
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 CunninghisAugust 21, 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
There is a saying, “If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re probably in the wrong room.” Unfortunately, we all fall into the trap where we rely on our experience and position to, perhaps…
Bill WallaceJuly 18, 2019
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 WallaceJuly 10, 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
There is a way to immediately become a better Sales Leader, but it requires practice and diligence. It can be summarized in one word – evidence. As Sales Leaders, we are overloaded with too many…
Bill WallaceMay 21, 2019
See the results from a sales survey that shows how sales leaders really feel about their jobs! From recruiting salespeople to hitting goals, sales VPs share their industry insight on what's happening right now.
Revenue StormAugust 30, 2017
Revenue Storm is excited to share the findings of an online sales survey. This was conducted by RevXL, LLC with Lon Cunninghis, an independent contractor. The survey polled US-based Vice Presidents of Sales from 19…
Revenue StormAugust 30, 2017
In the 90's and 2000’s there were long, arduous focus groups dedicated to creating the two or three sentences that would define you as an organization: the beloved mission statement. Often, arriving at those statements…
Mary CasperApril 17, 2017
