sales tips

How Will I Know? (Issue 601)

In which we are reminded to understand our buyers’ criteria for making a change before pitching ideas or solutions. Read more »

Reasons We’ll Never Understand (Issue 586)

In which we are reminded to be a little careful before “doing someone a favor.” Read more »

Wide of the Mark (Issue 582)

In which we are reminded to sell at multiple levels in larger organizations, not just at the business owner or “C” level. Read more »

Take What the Defense is Giving (Issue 574)

In which we are reminded to pursue issues in which our prospects / clients are interested rather than the issues in which WE are interested. Read more »

Balance (Issue 566)

In which we are reminded that specific, focused objectives will help us sustain our effort and maintain our balance when managing account relationships. Read more »

Hold That Thought (Issue 563)

In which we are reminded that, during client presentations, we should answer client questions briefly before asking them to “hold your thought until we get to that slide.” Read more »

Conversation Bridges (Issue 555)

In which we explore questions to get beyond small talk. Read more »

Where Do You Feel the Pain (Issue 554)

In which we recommend questions that ask specifically about performance rather than asking “where does it hurt?”  Read more »

Before The Cold Sets In (Issue 540)

In which we are reminded to engage our clients on what’s top of mind for them right now rather than on what’s top of mind for us. Read more »

Storm-Chasers (Issue 530)

In which we are reminded that early warning systems are the key to generating timely new ideas for clients or to avoiding trouble. Read more »

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