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Managing Sales Process

Signs (Issue 1126)

In which we are reminded that too much focus may mean missed opportunities. Preparing to fly home from a city that shall remain nameless, I drove my rental car through the airport looking for access to the gas station from whose cool, subterranean tanks I needed fuel. I was feeling lucky. No traffic in front … Read more »

Pictures Don’t Lie (Issue 1122)

In which we are reminded that we can think we’re doing a great job until someone shows us a picture or recording. Read more »

The View From Lower Floors (Issue 1121)

In which we are reminded that sometimes, when we’re attempting to reach the top-most levels of a company, it helps to drop down a couple of levels to see the view from there. Read more »

Testimonials (Issue 1118)

In which we are reminded to use our own company’s products, where we can, because our personal testimonials are powerful. Read more »

Practice (Issue 1117)

In which we are encouraged to practice slowly and to record often when learning new sales skills. 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 »

Winning the Head Race (ISsue 1113)

In which we are reminded that smaller competitors can beat bigger ones through better execution. Read more »

Two Stories (Issue 1110)

In which we are reminded that outward focus, a little diversification, and agility are critical in unsettled times. Read more »

Talk to Everybody (Issue 1109)

In which we are reminded to reach out more… on the street and in our client and prospect accounts. Read more »

Try Something New? (Issue 1106)

In which we are reminded, when our services require clients to change beliefs or business practices, to start them off small (pilots, etc.) so they become familiar and buy in to the change. Read more »