What do we mean by a consultative approach?When you hear the word "salesman", it usually brings to mind someone that is pushy and will not take no for an answer. If you stated you were in sales with a prospective client, it would likely turn him off. Yet, all businesses... Read More
Many business owners and professionals are appalled at the thought of having to sell their products or services. If you are going to be successful though, regardless of your profession, you are also going to be in the business of selling. But you don't have to don a plaid jacket... Read More
"I need more clients!" wails Steve, a 32 year old Boston-based financial planner, echoing a familiar refrain. Poised and well spoken, Steve is after the same high net worth individual as others in his field. How can he rise above his competition?One of the more innovative yet inexpensive ways of... Read More
Looking for a way to handle rejection?Edward W. Smith, motivational speaker, author and TV show host, who specializes in quick tips on how to move your life ahead even faster, offers the following advice.The secret to handling rejection is to keep coming back. You have to be in the game... Read More
Mortgage leads are like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get. That is why it is so important to do your research before you invest.When shopping around for a lead company, you want to ask yourself six easy questions about the leads you are going... Read More
I put together this little article because, although basic, we all must "master the art of selling". With out this skill, the foundation on which you build your business will not be a solid one. Mastering the "art of selling" is simply knowing how to present whatever it is that... Read More
1. Sign-up to win web site awards. When you win, some award sites publish your web site link, name and description on their site.2. Join online business associations or clubs. If you join, they will usually list all their members on their web site. It will give your business extra... Read More
In sales, you can work one of two ways. You can either do the things you should do or you can do the things you want to do. Sometimes these are one in the same, but more often they are at odds with one another. However, this article isn't about... Read More
A lot is written and talked about in regard to closing sales and in the traditional wisdom of sales experts, "closing" is regarded as the vital skill that sales people need to be successful. I would like to share my experience about "closing" and tell you why I think focusing... Read More
1. Dependability was chosen as the most important.2. Integrity was next. With this trait the salesman is incapable either of being false to the trust his company places in him or to the real interests of his customer.3. Knowledge of product is one of the three fundamentals of success in... Read More
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