They’ll Need to See Your Message 29 Times Before They Buy

They'll need to see your message 29 times

This is what some marketing experts call the “Law of 29.” Whether or not you agree with the number of exposures it takes through the sales cycle is not important. What is important is that your prospect is going to have to see your message over and over before he/she buys your product or service.  […]

Make Your Follow-Ups Count

make your follow up count

The Sales Bible  Prospecting can get to be a lot like learning multiplication tables – mindless repetition of the same process. Often we send out letters to our prospects, then call to ask if they received the letter, and what do they say? “No!” Let’s look at other ways of following up on that initial […]

Benefit From Account Reviews

Benefit From Account Review

The selling advantage  A regular account review is an excellent way to keep in touch with your regular customers and let them know you are interested in their well-being. Set up a tickler file to keep track of all the notes about your key accounts and personal items to review before each sales call.  On […]

Give Your Customer a Toy!

Give your customer a toy

We often limit corporate gifts to food, pens, and clothing items. Doesn’t everyone have enough coffee cups and mouse pads? What if we lightened up and gave customers desk toys? Most adults who receive toys will claim that they are “for the kids,” but the smiles on their faces give another message. Be sure the toy […]