Sales
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Qualifying Guide
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A moment spent with anyone who shouldn't, can't, or likely won't buy what it is you sell is a time management tragedy. Continual qualifying is the key. Here's your quick guide.… Read more
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How to Remember Names
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Remembering a name immediately establishes you as someone who listens… someone who cares… two very important characteristics in sales and life. Here’s how… … Read more
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Be Real
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Be careful to minimize any tendancies to say what you feel needs to be said in a sales call. The most important thing is that you learn what your prospects/ customers really want or need and why (not to show what you have or know).… Read more
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Top 30 Open-ended Questions
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Open-ended questions are one of the most important tools for those who sell (as long as you listen). The key here... Ask the question and let the prospect/ customer give you their answer. No leading. No prompting. No interrupting.… Read more
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Sales Interview Questions
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Interviewing your next superstar? Looking for your next sales position? Here's a list of 31 interview questions in no particular order.… Read more
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Opening Statements
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Nothing is more important to prospecting (other than actually doing it) than the quality of your opening statement. Make sure you're prepared for those initial 10 seconds or you may not get another moment.… Read more
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Sales Process Defined
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Sales is rocket science. And just as rocket science is built from a foundation of physical and mathematical laws and principles, sales can be distilled to its very simple laws and principles.… Read more
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Sales Management Checklist
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Leading a sales team is a complex pursuit with a single objective: to meet and exceed the sales objectives for the area you’re managing. The variables that can impact your success as a leader are tremendous.… Read more
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Closing Checklist
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Closing tends to be the most stressful action in the sales process for so many people – salespeople and prospects. Your responsibility as a sales professional is to work the earlier stages of the sales cycle so that closing becomes a natural conclusion if both parties benefit – this includes, closing continually throughout the process. … Read more
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The 8 Objections
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It's the introduction of an objection that can spark a flow of information that can help you further qualify a sales opportunity and better understand the needs and current environment of your prospects. When companies and individuals have an objection to making a purchase, it's one or some combination of the following 8.… Read more
