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You’ve Got Mail (But Don’t Forget To Call)

Just because you have a technology, does not mean you should use it. Salespeople seem to be addicted to e-mail. I guess it’s easier to send an e-mail and hope that you made a point, than it is to pick up the phone and find out for sure.

Another Buzzword to Kill

I would like to nominate another buzzword (or sentence to be more specific) for elimination. Here...

When Does Transparency Lead to Commoditization?

Ben McConnell & Jackie Huba over at The Church of The Customer recently blogged about CoffeeCup...

The Problem With Marketing

I’d like to oversimplify the buying cycle for a moment. A buyer goes through six basic stages:

How to Kill Lead Generation In One Easy Step

I have been flooded recently with an extraordinary amount of sales literature, phone calls and...

Why Salespeople Have Such A Bad Name

Sometimes, I just can't take it. As someone whose vocation and avocation is the professionalization...

Your First Discovery Of 2006: What Causes Sales?

Successful selling requires a number of things happening in concert. You need an excellent...

The Hidden Truth About Creating Value: If You Don’t Create It, You Destroy It.

Over the last month, I’ve received several questions about creating value. For those who are not...

Why Dell, IBM and Intel are Able to Sustain Growth, pt 2

My salespeople are too creative.

Making Your Sales Process Your Competitive Advantage

Businesses must change their focus. The sales force must create value. Salespeople can no longer...

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