April 23, 2010 11:01 amPublished by Michael BoyetteLeave your thoughts
Take a look at your past proposals. Revisit “back burner” ideas with old prospects and you might find some new sales opportunities. Read on and discover the upselling techniques that open new doors and close sales with prospects from your past.
April 21, 2010 11:01 amPublished by Michael BoyetteLeave your thoughts
Your number one enemy in sales prospecting is buyer inertia. Prospects tell you, “I’m happy with my current vendor.” The truth is, however, they often just don’t want to deal with change. You can win their business but you must forget conventional sales prospecting techniques. Read on and learn what you should do to unseat entrenched competitors.
April 19, 2010 11:01 amPublished by Michael BoyetteLeave your thoughts
You can’t bully your way past gatekeepers. You shouldn’t even try. But you can get them on your side. More often than not, they want to help. They even answer the phone, “How may I help you.” Read on and learn the sales prospecting tip that gets gatekeepers to actively assist you in meeting your sales goals.
April 12, 2010 11:01 amPublished by Michael BoyetteLeave your thoughts
The Five Whys Technique for sales prospecting uncovers the buyer’s true needs. These questions rely on a “threaded conversation”, where your future questions build on the answers to previous questions. Read on to learn how The Five Whys can help you close more sales.
April 7, 2010 11:01 amPublished by Michael BoyetteLeave your thoughts
Why do 20% of the sales pros get 60% of the sales? Because 80% of sales pros don’t follow up on their leads. Sales stars have one vital quality: persistence. Read on and learn their secrets to prospecting success.
April 5, 2010 11:00 amPublished by Michael BoyetteLeave your thoughts
When it comes to effective sales management, consistency isn’t the key. Different sales challenges require different management styles. However, too many managers use their tried-and-true management style for every sales problem – and that doesn’t work. Read on to learn when it’s best to use each of the six sales management styles.
April 2, 2010 11:01 amPublished by Michael BoyetteLeave your thoughts
Sales are seldom won by a great sales presentation. They are won by sales pros who know how to build a foundation for a business relationship. In this Greatest Sale, learn how one sales pro turned a standard sales presentation into an opportunity to win a long-term spot on the prospect’s team.
March 31, 2010 8:00 amPublished by Michael Boyette2 Comments
There is a brief window of opportunity to upsell. Hit this and you’ll be able to add value to your prospect’s purchase while increasing your sales revenue. Miss the window and you’ll both kill the sale and the trust you have worked long and hard to build. Read on and learn when and how to upsell your product.
March 29, 2010 8:00 amPublished by Michael BoyetteLeave your thoughts
You must choose to be successful in sales. The choices you make about your attitude, planning, and your performance will make or break your career. Sales pros who choose to exceed prospect expectations will be the ones who consistently close sales. Read on and discover how to make the right calls on the path to sales success.
March 26, 2010 11:30 amPublished by Michael Boyette10 Comments
A great sales presentation can actually cost you the sale. For the prospect, it may be a blast to watch. But is your sales presentation designed to entertain potential clients or drive sales prospects towards a buying decision? Read on to discover the one key question you need to ask every time you prepare a sales presentation.
