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Sales (15)

Promise, Pitch & Pray

Increasingly, over the last twenty years “Promise, Pitch & Pray,” has become the battle cry of the sales profession. And, while I’ve never embraced that approach, in all honesty that’s probably all you needed to do to be successful in sales five to ten years ago.

Managing Ambiguity In Sales

Wouldn't it be nice if we could go into a sales situation clearly knowing who is going to make the...

The #1 Sales Killer

Wouldn't it be great if the first thing a potential customer said to you was that they were in the...

The Shift: What Do You Sell

I have a simple question for you: What do you sell? But wait. Before you answer it, realize that...

The Intrinsic Value of Salespeople

Salespeople are often maligned, with quick associations to schiesters, peddlers, and a number of...

Building A Moat Around Your Margins

For more than twenty years I’ve talked about the effects of commoditization and working with small...

You Don't Sell What You Think You Sell

I realize I’m about to induce headaches, but it’s critical you stay with me. I’m losing sleep,...

The Most Powerful Question

If you could get your prospects to ponder any question, what question would best position your...

Being Liked vs. Being Valued

Editor's Note: This blog has since been updated as of August 2022. The entire concept of...

Don't Close Too Early

The single biggest, and most common, mistake salespeople make is attempting to close business too...