Roughly 13 years ago, my oldest daughter Kati was diagnosed with ADD. The psychologist, Dr. Rosenrosen, told us that it was hereditary. Upon hearing that, my wife looked at me and said, “Well, THAT explains a lot!”
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Why Sales Reps Hate CRM Systems
Sales reps hate CRM systems, and in a former life, so did I. I saw no purpose to it; no value whatsoever.
Until this happened.
Read MoreYour Summer Slowdown Starts NOW!
Welcome to the first day of spring! It is time to get your summer slowdown going.
Read MoreWhy Aren’t You Selling More? The Top Five Answers
I love that question. It’s a virtual certainty that if you ever attend a seminar I am leading, that question will come up.
Read MoreProblems and Opportunities
The problem with problems is that sales people see them as mistakes and not opportunities.
Read MoreThe Power of the Informed
I am constantly asked where to look for prospects by my clients. There are a number of options, but my favorite has to be simply reading the daily newspaper.
Read MoreI am a Sales Snob
As a sales trainer, I am cursed. I simply cannot engage in a sales conversation without critiquing while listening.
Read MoreWhy Do People Buy From You, Parts Two & Three
Purchasing Magazine did a survey and asked the question, “Why do you buy from a particular sales rep?” The number one answer was covered in the previous blog entry. The number two answer is …
Read MoreWhy Do People Buy From You?
Why do people buy from you? Ever wonder? You’d like to think it’s your service, but it’s not. Perhaps you believe it’s your great prices. Nope. Delivery times? Uh-uh.
Read MoreThe Sales Challenge… An Introduction
First, some background on me so that you know something about the guy on the other end of this blog.
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