Managing Sales Process

Irritating Rituals (Issue 670)

In which we consider whether our moves at the beginning of sales calls may not be so smooth.   Read more »

Four Drops (Issue 655)

In which we are reminded that a BIG part of our roles, as sales people, is to help our clients manage through the change that occurs when they begin to install the services they buy from us. Read more »

Visions of Sugar Plums (Issue 652)

In which one of the biggest sales, ever, reminds us that enrolling prospects and clients in “ visions of the future” helps us seal our deals. Read more »

Hands On (Issue 651)

In which we are reminded that engaging clients “hands on” in our presentations boosts the odds of a sale. Read more »

Too Quick to Answer (Issue 650)

In which we are reminded not to answer questions before we fully understand their intent. Read more »

Excess Parts (Issue 648)

In which we are reminded to smoke out, early,  internal competitors for our proposed solutions. Read more »

Sharpness of Breath (Issue 647)

In which we are reminded not to call another person’s baby ugly. Read more »

Protein and Calcium (Issue 645)

In which we are reminded of the sustaining benefits of activity tracking. Read more »

Social Value (Issue 643)

In which we are encouraged to “play big” in the charitable or non-profit world as a way of leveling the playing field with people with whom we’d like to do business. Read more »

Take Arms? (Issue 642)

In which we ask ourselves, will we step up our game to partner with our clients or, with other vendors, will we be crushed? Read more »

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