Posts in Sales
The Sales Game Plan: Prioritization for Maximum Productivity

When the words "Prioritize" and "Sales" come together, what comes to mind? Is it the art of opportunity selection? The judicious management of time? The meticulous sequence of tactics? The strategic choice of metrics? Or perhaps, the fine art of customer prioritization?

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Why The Cannabis Sector Needs Fractional Executives Now More Than Ever

The cannabis sector is a complex organism. It has all the challenges and logistical puzzles of any CPG industry, with the added spice of varying degrees of legality depending on where you’re operating.

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The Numbers Game in Sales: Facts, Not Fiction

Sales professionals often refer to their line of work as a "numbers game." At first glance, this phrase might sound like an excuse for failures or, even more so, a justification for relentless pursuit.

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Sales, SkillsHenning Schwinum
Scaling Through Sales: How Sales Leaders Drive Business Growth

In the exhilarating universe of startups and glamorous founders, Sales Leaders are often unsung heroes, guiding businesses through the tumultuous journey of hyper-growth. Their innovative strategies, customer focus, process-centric approach, adaptability, and team leadership form the backbone of a startup's success story.

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Clients as Clients, and Clients as Business Partners

The basic dictionary description of a client is someone who engages the professional advice or services of another. A business partner, on the other hand, is someone who works together with another to further a common goal. 

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The Perfect Apology: Handling Mistakes with Grace

Effectively apologizing to a disheartened customer transcends its basic function—it becomes the linchpin that reduces product returns, amplifies brand reputation, secures the allegiance of steadfast patrons, augments recurring revenue streams, and, in certain instances, even circumvents potential legal entanglements.

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Building an Accountability Culture in Sales Teams

When both sales reps and sales leaders are held accountable for their actions and results, it fosters a sense of ownership, trust, and transparency within the team. How do you build an accountability culture in a sales team?

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Haunted by Sales Mistakes? Let's Overcome Them!

Seasoned salespeople understand that success in this field is not merely about making a pitch but rather about building relationships, understanding customer needs, and using a proven process. However, even the best sales professionals can stumble and make mistakes that hinder their progress.

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Finding Your Superpower: Unleash Your Full Potential in Sales

Identifying your superpower is even more important as a Fractional Executive. How do you stand out from the crowd? Not by stating that you can do anything for anyone. Even though, after several decades of professional growth, many Fractional Executives have done nearly everything in their profession, to the point that many resumes look alike.

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9 Ways to Deal with Rejection in Sales

A rejection 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.

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