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Why Accidental Sales Training Works More Effectively

Understanding the Sales Force

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan Back in the early 90's, we had a Golden Retriever named Bloomie. First, please read this 2006 memorial which talked a little about her role in sales calls. I recall a particularly memorable moment when she was very young and we were still training her. I just need some water."

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Women Sales Leaders: From Pioneers to Modern-Day Trailblazers

No More Cold Calling

She decided special training was needed for girls who wanted to become saleswomen, and perhaps one day, women sales leaders. And as a member of the executive committee of the Women’s Educational and Industrial Union of Boston, she had the means to provide that training.

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How to Find a Sales Mentor

Score More Sales

I first met Jill Konrath after reading her new book, Selling to Big Companies in early 2006. Perhaps how I stumbled into finding great mentors in the B2B sales world might inspire you to find mentors and inspiration yourself. Here’s what I know about finding a sales mentor: 1. Lori, Trish, and Jill August, 2012.

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Sales Blogging - Do As I Say, Not as I Do

Understanding the Sales Force

One-person sales consulting firms, self-appointed experts, telling, but not doing, what they say. If you were to read through each of the 1,150 articles I have posted on this blog since 2006, and organize, sort, create a flow and edit it all into a Sales Management Bible, we would have one enormous how-to guide.

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"American Icon" Has It Right for Sales Managers

Anthony Cole Training

Alan Mulally was an unlikely hero in American Industry when he took over Ford in 2006. If you read the book, American Icon , you will enjoy a great story about guts, determination as well as unbelievable leadership and management. How does this fit in sales and sales management? I have a couple of thoughts.

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Celebrating 25 Years in Referrals: My Story

No More Cold Calling

I was working for a global consulting and training firm. I would work with small companies to develop their sales strategy, sales process, and sales goals, and incorporate these into their business plan. My entire career had been sales and sales management, and my best business had always come from referrals.

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3 New Sales Article Series, A Holiday Tradition and Future Blog #1000

Understanding the Sales Force

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan As we prepare for the holiday and year-end, I'm also preparing for this blog's 1,000th article. That's right; since 2006, I've posted nearly 1,000 articles. Sales Motivation (very motivational). Sales Training Impact (very important). Case Histories (cool stuff).

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