Managing Sales Process

On the Trail (Issue 697)

In which we are urged to get out from behind our desks and go TO our clients to earn their business. Read more »

Movement in the Mercado (Issue 695)

In which we learn marketing from Mercado merchants’ movement. Read more »

Stop the Bleeding (Issue 693)

In which we are reminded to maintain a broad view and help our clients solve the problems that are immediate and urgent, whether or not we make a sale in that moment. Read more »

A Time to Plan (Issue 692)

In which we are reminded to take the time to plan calls and meetings, early enough, when it counts. Read more »

Look Up! (Issue 691)

In which we are reminded to look up and ahead, from time to time, amidst our intense focus on sales activities. Read more »

Seeds of Doubt (Issue 690)

In which we wonder about the sagacity of posting “away” messages on email or voice mail. Read more »

Notes and Cards (Issue 689)

In which we are reminded to be memorable by acknowledging and celebrating clients and network friends. Read more »

Why Do You Want to Work With Us? (Issue 687)

In which we are reminded to prepare answers to a  fundamental client question. Read more »

Feet Keep Moving (Issue 685)

In which we are reminded at mid-year to focus on knocking down the short term objectives in front of us on our way to the year end goal. Read more »

Narrowing Focus (Issue 682)

In which we are reminded that, while no territory is perfect, focus can improve our odds. Read more »

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