Finding and hiring good inside sales reps has always been a challenge, and it’s gotten even tougher since the pandemic. The entire work landscape has changed, and working remotely has made it harder on both companies and individual producers. Recruiters, HR departments, and sales managers are working harder than ever, and they all ask me […]
One of the most important things I learned early on in my sales career is that attitudes are contagious. My manager told me that when I’m on the phone with a prospect or customer, someone was going to sell someone—either the customer was going to sell me on why he wouldn’t buy, or I was […]
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 […]
What are you going to do to ensure you close out the year strong? The most effective thing you can do as a sales manager or business owner is to upgrade the skills of your existing inside sales team. Nothing you can do will make more of an impact on your end of year revenues. […]
If you are new to receiving these sales tips, or even if you have been subscribed for a while, I want to give you something that will help you sell more. It’s not often that we get something for free, but I’m going to give you some resources, some inside sales techniques that will help […]
Feeling a little overwhelmed by all the new sales tracking technology that seems to come out every month (almost every week)? If you’re like most companies, then you’ve probably got enough technology in place to measure just about everything: talk time, conversion rates, number of demos being given, lead flow and lead placement in the […]
Are you ready for some football? Ok, it’s a little early, but this Thursday, May 12, 2022, the NFL releases the season schedule! As I thought about the teams currently in mini-camps, I thought about the coaching staffs. I thought about all the professional athletes who are still being coached, day in and day out, […]
Writing a deal (making a sale), is an exhilarating thing, and there are many ways to celebrate. Some companies have a deal board where you can write down your latest sale so the other team members can see it. Other companies have a bell to ring, so, again, other team members can be encouraged by […]
If you manage an inside sales team, or if you’re an individual producer, then I’m sure you’d love to learn of an easy way to double your sales this year. Think about what that would mean for your company! You’d be able to expand and grow and hire a larger team that would allow you […]
How many times have you been told to build value when you get the price objection? Managers tell reps to stress the quality, the warranty, the features and benefits, but your prospects have heard all that before, haven’t they? Want a better way? Often times, services and products are roughly the same, and prospects will […]
