Managing Sales Process

Try It, You’ll Like It (Issue 981)

In which we are reminded that offering free samples can generate demand for services. Read more »

Lists (Issue 979)

In which we are reminded that clients are most delighted when we think ahead and bring them useful  ideas.   Read more »

Save Room for Dessert

In which we are reminded, again, to conserve capacity for the plum accounts that have the biggest impact on our production. Read more »

Failed Sale (Issue 975)

In which we are reminded to pay attention and respond to all stakeholders in a sale.  Read more »

Preparation Time (Issue 974)

In which we are reminded that thorough sales call preparation takes time, often more than we think. Read more »

Perfect Is The Enemy of the Good (Issue 973)

In which we are reminded to fit for purpose rather than perfect. Read more »

Sails Planning (Issue 972)

In which we are reminded to develop and discuss  sales plans lest we run aground when conditions change. Read more »

Concordance (Issue 970)

In which we are encouraged to look at the facts behind our clients’ first thoughts  about their problems before jumping to recommendations. Read more »

Long Term Goals (Issue 969)

In which we are reminded that, sometimes, our role as friend, advisor, or sales person is to understand and remind people about their long term goals so they don’t undercut them with short-term shiny objects. Read more »

The Sure Thing (Issue 966)

In which we are reminded to include all significant client stakeholders in our proposal development and sales processes. Read more »

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