Sales Killers You Must Avoid
Most salespeople concentrate on learning how to make sales. But they also need to learn how to avoid some common ways of killing sales. Sales trainer John Graham has identified some attitudes and assumptions that can keep you from reaching the top. Are you the victim of any of these sales killers? “I know more […]
Achieve Your Goals
Setting and pursuing realistic goals is the key to success. How do you know if your goals are realistic? Once your goals are set, how do you achieve them? Follow these guidelines: Use your interests to create a goal that is concrete and specific as well as inspiring. Combining your interests with your imagination helps […]
The Best Response to ‘No’
You went all-out to get the sale. You prospected, cold-called, followed up, presented, and modified – but the prospect still went with someone else. Losing a big one is tough, especially when you’ve really put your heart into it. But how you respond can render all your hard work either a complete waste of time […]
Prepare Yourself for Seminars
A professional conference or seminar can be well worth the time away from the office if you take the right approach. Here’s how to turn your next professional meeting into a valuable experience: Prepare yourself ahead of time. For example, list at least five specific questions you want answered at the conference. Use break time […]
Rules For Winning
In order for you to win the majority of the time, you need a selling system that is more powerful than your prospects’ objections. Here are some tips from the Sandler Sales Institute to make your sales system more effective. Establish rapport with your prospects. Prospects create a “defensive wall” because they know you want […]
