Category: Motivating Sales Teams

Overwhelmed With Your Goals? Do This!

by mike

Happy New Year!

Overwhelmed by all your “to-do” goals? If so, then take a tip from Brian Tracy and do this:

Make a list of your top ten goals for the year.

Think about what’s most important to you in the different areas of your life and write down ten things.

Next, prioritize that list so that the most important goal is number one.

Then: throw away the other nine goals and make a commitment to making that number one goal a reality in the next twelve months.

And once you’ve made that commitment, ask yourself what one action you can take today, right now, to begin reaching that goal.

When I heard this, my first thought was, “Yeah, but what about the other nine goals?”

He explained that despite our best intentions, most goal setting starts strong, but by March it slows down, and by the summer most—if not all—goals have been abandoned.

That’s why identifying one goal, the most important and most impactful goal, is a better way to go.

Think about how much your life will change (and the lives of your family members) if you reach this number one, most important goal.

If your goal is to become a top producer in your industry and double or triple your income, think about the impact that will have on your family. Think about buying that new home, or providing for your parents, or allowing your wife or spouse to stay home.

If your goal is to finally write that novel, think about how your life will change when you finally accomplish that this year! Think about the weight off your shoulders now that it is a reality rather than just another dream.

If your goal is to lose weight, get in shape, and get off your medication and live a longer, healthier life for yourself and your family, think about the long-term rewards achieving that goal will bring you! (And think of the consequence if you don’t.)

Whether or not you agree with Brian, I’m here to tell you that it’s more impactful for you to hit the most important goal in your life than it is to set ten and not hit any of them…

Ask yourself: how good would it be if you actually reached your most important goal in 2024?

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  • Getting screened out by the gatekeeper
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  • Qualifying prospects
  • Setting call back appointments that stick
  • Giving successful presentations and dealing with objections
  • Staying motivated
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Three New Year’s Resolutions for Improved Sales

by mike

2024 is just around the corner. What are your plans to make this your best year in sales ever?

Here are three things I did all those years ago that changed my sales career, and my life, forever:

#1) For the first ninety days in 2024, make a commitment to listening to at least ONE call a day. Listen for three things:

  • What you did well—do more of that!
  • What didn’t go well.
  • Ways you can change what didn’t go well (script out a better response) and then use that on your very next call.

If you follow this simple strategy, you’ll improve every single day. And that will change your career—and your results.

#2) Set a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly goal. Write it down. Begin visualizing how earning all that additional income will impact your—and your family’s—lives. Invest in books/audios/YouTube videos that teach you The Law of Attraction, and begin changing your consciousness.

If you don’t change the inside, then the outside won’t change.

#3) Invest in, study, and use the scripts in this book. When I invested in CDs on better sales techniques years ago, a huge lightbulb came on and my career really took off. Whether it’s my material, or someone else’s, do yourself a favor and study and learn how to get better.

Remember, if nothing changes, then nothing changes.

I hope this has inspired you to invest the time, energy, and a little bit of money into yourself and your career.

Believe me, you’ll forever thank yourself that you did.

All the best for 2024!

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  • Getting screened out by the gatekeeper
  • Overcoming blow off objections like, “Just email me something”
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  • Qualifying prospects
  • Setting call back appointments that stick
  • Giving successful presentations and dealing with objections
  • Staying motivated
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Sign-Up to Receive Quotes Like These

by mike

Do you enjoy quotes like these?

“Next time someone tells you ‘never,’ remember that means ‘not for at least one hour.’”—Jeffrey Gitomer

“I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.”

—Michael Jordan

“Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work.”

—Stephen King

“It takes no more time to see the good side of life than it takes to see the bad.” –-Jimmy Buffet

“Nothing is worth more than this day.”—Goethe

If you do, then you can receive one each Wednesday by signing up here. (Scroll to the middle of the page).

Hundreds of other sales reps are already enjoying an amusing or enlightening quote in the middle of their week—you should, too!

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  • Reps struggling with call reluctance
  • Getting screened out by the gatekeeper
  • Overcoming blow off objections like, “Just email me something”
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  • Qualifying prospects
  • Setting call back appointments that stick
  • Giving successful presentations and dealing with objections
  • Staying motivated
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5 Life Quotes You Will Enjoy

by mike

Do you enjoy inspirational, motivational, and wisdom-packed quotes? They always seem to make the day brighter for me.

I’ve collected and shared quotes with clients, friends, and family members for years. In fact, this was the motivation behind my latest book: The Owner’s Manual to Life.

Some of these quotes include:

“We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same.” –Carlos Castaneda

“The best things in life are free. The second-best things are very, very expensive.” –Coco Chanel

“Don’t let what you can’t do stop you from what you can do.” –John Wooden

“Things turn out best for the people who make the best out of the way things turn out.” –Art Linkletter

“A fear faced is a fear erased.” –unknown

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Unlimited License: One to 100 reps can attend for one low price!

Perfect for reps dealing with the following issues:

  • Reps struggling with call reluctance
  • Getting screened out by the gatekeeper
  • Overcoming blow off objections like, “Just email me something”
  • Identifying decision makers
  • Qualifying prospects
  • Setting call back appointments that stick
  • Giving successful presentations and dealing with objections
  • Staying motivated
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Stop Beating Yourself Up!

by mike

Have you ever observed your self-talk after you lose a sale?

Mine used to go something like this:

“Darn it! I suck at this!”

“This product will never sell!”

“The leads are trash, and I actually agree with some of my prospect’s objections!”

“I wonder what I can sell that’s easier than this?”

“Should I go back to school?”

And on and on. . .

While managers want you to jump on the next call, go from a negative experience and be positive again and “smile and dial,” you know how hard that is.

Here’s the solution: Rather than try to go from negative to positive (very hard to do), it’s better to go from negative to neutral first and then on to positive. Here’s how:

When you lose a sale or suffer a difficult call (could be a prospecting call), you hang up and find your attitude is a bit negative, simply say to yourself: “Okay. That’s okay.” And then leave it at that. Accept it. It is what it is, and you can’t change it. Just accept it and get back to neutral.

Then ask yourself what went wrong? Dissect it. What did you do wrong? Identify it. Once you have, then:

Get positive and identify what you’re going to change next time. What are you going to say or not say next time? How are you going to keep from talking past the close? (Maybe use, “Oh?” or actually get back to the script?).

By identifying what you did wrong, finding a way to do better next time, and then use the more positive approach, you can go from negative to neutral to positive and make your next call, and your next day and week, better.

And that’s what you want to do, isn’t it? Try it next time you find yourself negative.

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Unlimited License: One to 100 reps can attend for one low price!

Perfect for reps dealing with the following issues:

  • Reps struggling with call reluctance
  • Getting screened out by the gatekeeper
  • Overcoming blow off objections like, “Just email me something”
  • Identifying decision makers
  • Qualifying prospects
  • Setting call back appointments that stick
  • Giving successful presentations and dealing with objections
  • Staying motivated
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The 5 Secrets of Motivating Your Sales Team

by mike

Having trouble motivating your team? You’re not alone.

Every member of your team has different skill levels, interest levels, and different ways of learning. Because of this, not everyone will respond the same way to your methods of managing and motivating, and that means you need different ways of motivating, mentoring, counseling, or even some babysitting.  Sound familiar?

Here are five things you can do today to get the most out of each member of your team —

#1) Make your monthly revenue goal, and each rep’s part of that goal, crystal clear. I’m sure you have a monthly revenue goal, but does each member of your sales team know what their specific part of that goal is? (Hint — it’s not all equal).

Recognize that some reps will produce much more of the overall goal than others, but also make sure each person is clear on what their part of that overall goal is. And then coach to that.

#2) Make bonuses or prizes specific to each team member. The problem with most bonus programs is that as soon as they are released, over half of the sales team knows they can’t win so they immediately give up.

Instead, spend some time learning what each person really wants, and then customize each rep’s bonus and tie it to their individual production goal. If a rep hits their goal, then they win something that is meaningful to them. This also makes each rep responsible for hitting their own goal.

#3) Get out of your own comfort zone and close some deals. Most managers are way too busy in meetings, or reporting, or just plain hiding out to be really effective. Remember one thing—as the manager, you are the leader. And leaders lead by example.

Want to motivate your team, make your numbers, and create real value for yourself? Go onto the floor and close business for some of your sales reps and help them make their revenue goals. This is the most important thing you can do not only for your bottom line, but for your team’s motivation as well.

#4) Invest $100 in a couple of trophies. This will be the best money you’ll ever spend. Make one a “Most improved,” or “Best effort,” and hand it out each Monday morning.

Each winner gets to keep it on their desk that week. Other trophies can be “Most deals,” or “Most new clients.” or whatever other category everyone has a chance to win (as long as it is revenue related).

Remember rule #1 in motivating: Recognition among peers is almost always more important than money.

#5) Have some fun! Go to a toy store and buy one of those beanbag tosses, and after lunch on Friday make some teams and have some fun playing as a team. Tack on $50 for good measure and watch the competition and fun build your team and dissolve stress.  This works – try it!

So, there you have it. Inexpensive, proven techniques to build morale, motivate and make more money.

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Unlimited License: One to 100 reps can attend for one low price!

Perfect for reps dealing with the following issues:

  • Reps struggling with call reluctance
  • Getting screened out by the gatekeeper
  • Overcoming blow off objections like, “Just email me something”
  • Identifying decision makers
  • Qualifying prospects
  • Setting call back appointments that stick
  • Giving successful presentations and dealing with objections
  • Staying motivated
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Three Inspiring Summer Reads for Sales Professionals

by mike

Hope you had a great July Fourth!

Summer is now officially started, and it’s a great time to enjoy some family time, go on vacation, recharge your batteries, and enjoy a little downtime before the big push of the 3rd & 4th quarters.

It’s also a great time to feed your motivational well! I love to read—or reread—inspiring books that get me thinking about ways to improve my attitude and performance.

Below are three books that inspire me each time I read them. If you haven’t read them yet—or in a while—then I encourage you to pick one up!

Book #1: Beyond Positive Thinking: A No Nonsense Formula for Getting What You Want, by Dr. Robert Anthony

Dr. Robert Anthony has been one of my favorite motivational authors for decades. This book, Beyond Positive Thinking, is a complete rewrite of my all-time favorite motivational book of his: The Advanced Formula for Total Success.

If you’re new to his work, this is a great place to start (Beyond Positive Thinking).

Book #2: The Success Principles: How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be, by Jack Canfield

Yes, THAT Jack Canfield. This is a comprehensive roadmap to developing and then imprinting a success blueprint. If you’re looking to identify and then build a plan of action toward accomplishing something special in your life, then this is a must read!

Book #3: Your Best Year Yet!: Ten Questions for making the Next Twelve Months Your Most Successful Yet, by Jinny Ditzler

I’ve been using Jinny’s book for years, and what I love about it—besides the ten powerful questions—is that you can start this any month or week of the year! Learn what holds you back the most, and what helps the most so you can build on your success!

Enjoy your summer!!

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Unlimited License: One to 100 reps can attend for one low price!

Perfect for reps dealing with the following issues:

  • Reps struggling with call reluctance
  • Getting screened out by the gatekeeper
  • Overcoming blow off objections like, “Just email me something”
  • Identifying decision makers
  • Qualifying prospects
  • Setting call back appointments that stick
  • Giving successful presentations and dealing with objections
  • Staying motivated
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How’s That Sales Number Going?

by mike

A couple of weeks ago, I suggested to my readers that you write down an income number you’re going to achieve in 2022.

Some people have told me it’s hard to get themselves to believe in such a big number, and they just tune out of the whole exercise as a result.

Here’s a tip: If you find it hard to believe in the “big” income number you’d like to achieve, then simply lower it.

It’s OK!

Many people sabotage themselves by setting big goals they’re not ready for yet. No problem. Simply increase your goal number to one that you resonate with.

Often times, it’s necessary to prove to ourselves that we are capable of making smaller changes before we make bigger ones.

If you can’t quite buy into doubling your income next year, then how about increasing it by 20%?

Once you achieve that number, it will be easier for you to set your next goal—and then your next.

The key is getting into alignment with your subconscious. It knows what you are capable of achieving right now, so run some numbers by it, and once you feel a target income level is achievable, then write it down and dwell on that.

Visualize it coming true.

And if you do this consistently, it will come true.  

By the way: Have you gotten any of the books I recommended in my blog last week?

If not, then there is still time to give yourself a holiday present that will keep on giving.

Just remember: Life is not a dress rehearsal. This is it. Every day is precious, and once it goes by, it isn’t coming around again.

As Jenny Ditzler says, why not live your best life right now?

The ability to do so is truly in your hands.

Grab the reins. Let’s go…

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Unlimited License: One to 100 reps can attend for one low price!

Perfect for reps dealing with the following issues:

  • Reps struggling with call reluctance
  • Getting screened out by the gatekeeper
  • Overcoming blow off objections like, “Just email me something”
  • Identifying decision makers
  • Qualifying prospects
  • Setting call back appointments that stick
  • Giving successful presentations and dealing with objections
  • Staying motivated
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Do This Before January…

by mike

Has your mind moved toward January yet?

It should have. 2022 will be here before you finish that last piece of pumpkin pie over the holidays…

If you haven’t done so yet, you should do this immediately: Decide on the exact amount of money you’re going to make next year.

Write it down on three by five cards, post it on your desk, in your car, in your bathroom.

Start to feel how your entire career, your entire year, your experience as a sales professional will change once you’ve made that number come true.

Think of your family, your savings, getting out of debt, taking time off.

Think of the home improvements (or buying your first home!), think of that new car, the added savings in your checking account.

How does all that feel?

Burn that vision into your mind now, and then affirm it over and over again. Instead of worrying on Sunday nights, think about your vision.

This is the key to peak performance in sales—and in everything else. Visualization.

For some help with this, invest in a few books:

“Your Best Year Yet,” by Jenny Ditzler

“The Advanced Formula for Total Success,” by Dr. Robert Anthony

“Power Phone Scripts,” by yours truly.

Start now, December 7th, to begin imprinting your new sales number, and start working your way through the books above.

By doing this before January, you will get a huge jump on your competition, and you will set yourself up to succeed beyond your wildest imaginings in 2022.

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Unlimited License: One to 100 reps can attend for one low price!

Perfect for reps dealing with the following issues:

  • Reps struggling with call reluctance
  • Getting screened out by the gatekeeper
  • Overcoming blow off objections like, “Just email me something”
  • Identifying decision makers
  • Qualifying prospects
  • Setting call back appointments that stick
  • Giving successful presentations and dealing with objections
  • Staying motivated
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Bigger Goals = Bigger Results

by mike

What do you expect to accomplish this year?

Think carefully, because nothing (in my experience) is more predictive of results than mindset.

Mindset determines the actions you take, how you deal with adversity, how much you use good selling skills (and how much you invest in them), and how you adapt to the changing conditions around you.

And a lot more!

Example: I’m working with a coaching/consulting organization right now that has many related companies in their portfolio. Each company is engaged in the same business, uses the same model of attracting and getting clients, and all have the same goal: to maximize their portfolio of clients and grow their business.

One of the companies does it the best, and it’s no secret why:

  • They aggressively market across all appropriate and available opportunities;
  • They have the largest staff of inside sales appointment setters (while the majority of the other companies don’t have any!);
  • They have specific, aggressive goals for the acquisition of business (and I mean, really big target revenue goals);
  • They invest in sales training for their team.

This top producing company has drilled into every employee at their firm the expectation of greatness, and they aggressively pursue that goal—and they attain it.

In other words: They think BIG, and they act BIG.

This week, review your own thoughts, feelings, expectations and goals. Compare them with what you would ideally like to accomplish.

Then think bigger.

Invest in books or audio books on goal setting, visualization, and the law of attraction. The Secret is a good place to start if you haven’t read it.

But know this: Thinking determines your results. If you haven’t yet achieved what you desire, then it’s up to you to change your thinking first.

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If your team is struggling with call reluctance and is tired of the endless rejection they face, then get instant access to our On Demand training today. We provide the exact talk tracks, templates, and proven tools your team will be motivated to apply, all structured around an award winning comprehensive inside sales approach that gives your team the confidence to succeed in every selling situation they face today.

Unlimited License: One to 100 reps can attend for one low price!

Perfect for reps dealing with the following issues:

  • Reps struggling with call reluctance
  • Getting screened out by the gatekeeper
  • Overcoming blow off objections like, “Just email me something”
  • Identifying decision makers
  • Qualifying prospects
  • Setting call back appointments that stick
  • Giving successful presentations and dealing with objections
  • Staying motivated
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