Through our blog posts, we are looking to share not only the value that interim and fractional sales leaders bring to an organization. We also cover a variety of topics and share our experiences, all of which are part of the “day-in-a-life” of a sales professional.
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It comes out so easily because it is soft; it is non-committing. We don’t want to be wrong, giving incorrect information. On the other hand, to hope for something to happen is to want an outcome that makes our life better in some way. Envisioning a better future motivates us to take steps to make it happen.
Read MoreIn recent years they have done a fantastic job on me! There are charges on my credit card, and in turn, I receive very regularly the ‘gift’ of a great variety of wines unavailable in my local wine store.
Read MoreChoosing one side of a paradox would be delightfully clear and easy. Though the world is not black and white, it comes in all shades of gray, it is nuanced, and there are no easy answers, no silver bullets.
Read MoreDon’t let the negative behavior go on forever. Do everything you can to test if the person can be coached, and then move on when necessary. Time doesn’t make things better -- only action does.
Read MoreFor me, there is no alternative for a company or an individual to being sales-centric. If you want your business to grow, all parts of the organization have to be focused on selling, and there is no room for “corporate” behavior. Very few products or services sell themselves.
Read MoreIn the world of sales, confident people really are more successful. When you increase your and your team’s confidence in sales, you’ll set more meetings, have stronger sales presentations, and close more deals.
Read MoreOne of the best ways is to adopt the humble mind-set of a servant leader. Servant leaders view their key role as serving employees as they explore and grow, providing tangible and emotional support as they do so.
Read MoreRejection is an outright dismissal or refusal of the proposal. It does not require a reason, it is not negotiable, nor is there a future or next step. Rejection is the worst.
Read MoreFollowing the logic, one would think that a successful individual contributor is also a great motivational leader. Well, it ain’t so! Hence, Motivation 101. What are motivators that are available to a Sales Leader?
Read MoreAs a sales leader, you can use your rank, sales goals, performance reviews, sales process management, and various training to try to get your team up and running and hope for their best performance. But at the end of the day, what comes from within - their hearts and motivations are the driving force for success.
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