Humanize the Sales Process

Q & AQ. Sometimes when I'm presenting to clients, I sense that the customer tunes out. Is there a better way to communicate with a customer or engage them?A. Salespeople get caught up in the hype of their own product and lose touch with their client's reality sometimes. You may... Read More

When The Clock Strikes Twelve!

I just finished reading another sales copy ending with the Deadline Marketing!And it's the sixth I see today saying "If you order by midnight, blah blah blah...."I'm sure you've seen it. And I'm sure you're getting (if not very) a little bored.The deadline trick has proven itself to be overwhelmingly... Read More

How to Build a Repeat Client Base in Automobile Sales

Here is a question I recently received from a young automobile salesperson:"I'm a sales rep just starting off. I am 21 years old and have nine months experience at a (auto dealership) store. It is hard for me because I am very young. The rest of the sales guys are... Read More

Sales 101

For many individuals in business the hardest part is selling. For the majority of business owners, the jobs they had before don't prepare them for dealing with selling products. So, this article will deal with some basic tips to help you with sales. Always be sure to go to the... Read More

3 Basic Secrets That Will Explode Your Sales This Year

In this article, I would like to talk about the three "well-known but often ignored" secrets for creating a successful product.These secrets are still valid in real world as they are online.The main mistake most entrepreneurs do is to create a product and then they WORK HARD TRYING to sell... Read More

Is It Time To Rethink Your Sales Training Program or Is Your Sales Training Delivering Results?

Sales is still a must for any company who wishes to stay in the marketplace. A recent Internet search uncovered over 471,000,000 hits on the words sales or selling. Visiting an Internet bookstore revealed similar interest with almost 11,400 titles including the key word of sales, over 8,208 titles with... Read More

Do You Know the Emotion Behind the Objection?

Prospects have many reasons (you might think excuses) for not buying your product or service. Many of these objections, however, are actually emotional defenses, and before you can overcome the obstacle you must recognize the emotion behind it. To help you analyze why your prospect doesn't want to buy from... Read More

Get Over Your Resistance to Sales

I have found that there are two best ways to eliminate your fear or resistance to sales. First, become so familiar with your product/service and any objections that might surface, that you simply can't be flustered during a sales call. Second, you need to truly believe that your product or... Read More

How Salespeople Can Create Immediate Believability And Credibility

It pays to be specific. I believe that statement is true. If it is true, why do so many salespeople pepper their sales presentations with phrases of generalities? There are two primary reasons. One is habit and the other is instinct. So many people in and out of sales... Read More

The Makings of a Salesman

Salesmanship is the force that moves business. Without it all business would be at a stand-still. Just being able to sell does not complete the definition of salesmanship. A fraudulent person may be able to sell you a piece of swamp land, but because they were able to sell the... Read More

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Reaching Goals in Direct Sales

From surveys and experience, we've noticed many setting excellent goals... Read More

Survival On The Road! A Resource For The On The Road Sales Professional

It makes no difference if you are a Saleswomen, a... Read More

If You Respect Them, They Will Buy -- Closing the Sale

We've all had the unfortunate experience of being convinced by... Read More

Getting People to Buy Without Selling

In my youth I landed a job selling encyclopedias door... Read More

Hello! I Cant Sell!

What's that you say? You can't sell?Oh, you must be... Read More

Value Add Negotiating for Sales Professionals

Imagine this scenario. You are a sales representative for Baker... Read More

Knowledge is Power in Auto Detailing Sales

The most important thing for an auto detailer to do... Read More

Three Fast, Short, Simple Ways to Escalate Your Sales

1. Sell an inexpensive product to sell an expensive product.... Read More

Stop Selling! for the Million Dollar Contract

During the introduction of the "Stop Selling!" philosophy, we typically... Read More

How to Use Humor to Increase Sales

Using cartoons can help brand your marketing and drive home... Read More

How To Get Clients To Take Immediate Action

Are you tired of excuses? Looking for a persuasion technique... Read More

Nine Competencies of the Complete Sales Professional

Have you ever tried to explain to someone what you... Read More

A Stupid Question

This is a stupid question but it has to be... Read More

Quit Talking and Listen! Give Clients and Prospects Your Undivided Attention

I have found that the best sales people are the... Read More

Sales Marketing: 5 Fantastic Secrets To Attract New Customers Now

If you have problem attracting new customers, the sales marketing... Read More

The Biggest Mistake in Sales Prospecting

Recently I received a prospecting voice mail message from a... Read More

Customers Do Not Know How To Ask Good Questions ? That Is Your Job

Customers will ask you a question and you'll proceed to... Read More

A Sale in 30 Seconds? Its all in the Greeting

It has been said that a customer makes a decision... Read More

The Five Most Common Mistakes Salespeople Make

Over the decades that I've been involved in sales, I've... Read More

The Top Five Traits of a Successful Salesperson

If you're looking for a successful salesperson to hire, a... Read More

Three Secret Keys to Persuasion Magic

Just a few critical distinctions can supercharge your communication skills:1... Read More

The Art Of Persuasion: 7 Tips To Successfully Persuade Anyone

The saying "No man is an island" is an undeniable... Read More

Bite Your Tongue

Most people don't realize how powerful a negotiating tool silence... Read More

The First Step to Stress-Free Selling (TM)

Step 1: Get Ready - Create a foundation you can... Read More

Customers For Life

Who's talking to your customers? Is it your competition? Why... Read More

Maximize Sales and Minimize Returns with Learning Styles

In the day-to-day operation of an online business we can... Read More

Small Business Computer Consulting Freeloaders? and How to Avoid Them

If you've been in the small business computer consulting industry... Read More

3 Steps To Immediately Increase Sales

Want to increase sales within your company? It's not as... Read More

Let Your Weaknesses Increase Your Sales

Imagine...you inquire about a product. The salesperson does everything right.... Read More

Make Your Referrals Count

Just because we receive a referral, it doesn't mean that... Read More

The Top 7 Sales Blunders

We all make mistakes when selling our product or service.... Read More

The Art of Backend Selling

The art of backend sellingThe backend sale can be more... Read More

The Quickest Way To Increase Your Sales

The quickest way to increase sales is to make things... Read More