Developing 20/20 Hearing: A Skill That Can Boost Sales
Successful salespeople are better listeners than talkers. Instead of talking about how valuable they are, they carefully listen for how they can be of value. Here are three steps t
The Secret to Winning Back Customers
There’s a difference between lost customers and dead customers. When looking for new business, we ignore lost business. A New Jersey-based consulting firm estimates that the clos
Instead of “Shooting from the Lip”
Helping difficult customers often means overcoming your first impulse. Turn “shoot from the lip” responses into tactful, helpful ones. 1. “I can’t hel
Polish Your Negotiation Skills
Your sales force can speed through negotiations painlessly by keeping these pointers in mind. FOCUS ON THE OUTCOME. Let your customer know that your goal is to help him at a fair