It’s What You Say and How You Say It

An ancient king once dreamed that all his teeth had fallen out. He was naturally concerned about his dream, so the next morning sent for a soothsayer to interpret his dream. The soothsayer listened to the king’s dream, thought for a moment, and then said, “Your Highness, the dream means that all your relatives will […]

The 5 D’s of Success

Change is inevitable and, most of the time, represents progress. To be a super salesperson and live up to your full potential, remember these five D’s …

Do You Have “ROOF”?

Next time you’re having a problem selling or communicating, ask yourself these four things.

Why Ask Questions? Six Reasons

Do you ask enough questions? Here are six reasons questions are your most important selling tool:  Questions get the right person talking. That’s the customer. Questions focus the call on the customer, not the salesperson.  Questions show you’re interested in your prospects, which flatters them.  Questions help identify customers’ needs and desires so you can […]

Communicate Your Way to a Successful Close

You may be saying one thing, but your prospect is hearing something completely different. This could cause problems during the close. To communicate more effectively, consider the following for a successful close:  Language. Speak in terms your prospect understands. Vague terminology and unclear jargon won’t close the sale. Avoid backtracking and longer-than-necessary explanations of what you […]