Several months ago, I was coaching Kim, a successful Strategic Account Executive. Kim started the coaching session with a deep exhale, saying, "I'm certain I will lose yet another unsolicited RFP this week. We will…
Vince CoricaApril 17, 2024
It's an age-old saying that people buy from people. More people buy from people they trust - but most importantly, they buy from people they trust and whom they like. One statistic remains true after…
Ian RamsbottomFebruary 20, 2024
No matter how much experience you have, reviewing the fundamentals of getting and keeping attention is always important. The market has changed, attention spans are shorter, and more “clutter” makes it difficult to stand out.…
Bill WallaceOctober 5, 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
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
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
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 WallaceMay 11, 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
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
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
How do you stay sucessful in 2021? Learn how to adapt to tech-savvy, self-sufficient clients and continue to create demand for your services!
Lon CunninghisDecember 15, 2020
When faced with leading the largest deal of your career, how do you lead the pursuit team to a win? Read this article to find out the five critical parts of your deal winning strategy.
Kevin DoddrellNovember 10, 2020
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 CunninghisSeptember 8, 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
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
In the post-pandemic world, the Service and Delivery Teams are critical to both protecting and growing revenue, and the Sales/Service partnership is more critical than ever.
Lon CunninghisJune 9, 2020
Welcome to the “new normal” of virtual selling like we have never seen before! This article provides five key guidelines on how we can create a virtual competitive relationship advantage and beat the competition.
Kevin DoddrellMay 12, 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
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 WallaceApril 7, 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
Happy New Year! If you are like many sales professionals, you are thrilled to have survived the end of 2019 madness, and you are ready to jump into 2020! However, if you have growth targets…
Lon CunninghisJanuary 14, 2020
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 CunninghisDecember 10, 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
The competitive sales world continues to change faster now than any time in history. We were all taught in sales school 101 the key to success was based on how well we could differentiate our…
Kevin DoddrellOctober 8, 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
Before we can discuss the logical aspects of preparation, let’s first understand the dynamics of a meeting. There is a difference between attempting to “sell” people something and “moving” their position of belief. Here we…
Kevin DoddrellJune 25, 2018
Although there is no exact formula to build a great salesperson, there are a few key factors that elevate an individual salesperson to the level of greatness. It is difficult for sales managers to recruit…
Revenue StormApril 3, 2018
Every wise business person wants to gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. How can we set ourselves apart? By having a very smart, clear, well executed and fully aligned Go-to-Market Strategy! A Go-to-Market Strategy…
Revenue StormMarch 19, 2018
Many may argue, but it has been said that the first line sales manager role within the technology industry is the toughest job there is. For many, this opportunity is their first venture into a…
Tom KacorDecember 7, 2017
The B2B sales profession continues to evolve at a rapid rate due to client demands. Unfortunately, the sales training industry has not kept pace and is rapidly becoming obsolete. With the cost of sales too…
Bill WallaceSeptember 18, 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
I recently had the pleasure of participating in a client’s coaching conference with more than 180 sales leadership executives in attendance. The focus was on creating a winning competitive sales culture through the adoption of…
Kevin DoddrellMay 15, 2017
Goldman Sachs is cautiously forecasting an economic improvement in Global Growth of 3.5% driven by financial incentives and improvement in the growth of the US GDP. Sales leaders look to an improving market as an…
Bill WallaceMarch 20, 2017
