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How Many Authors Does it Take to Screw in a LightBulb Highlighting Selling Skills?

Understanding the Sales Force

A few years had passed since the last time I wrecked an hbr.com (Harvard Business Review online) article about sales. If you haven't been reading the Blog for the last sixteen years you may have missed my previous fourteen take downs. Why Do You Think Harvard Business Review Does This When it Comes to Sales?

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Which Hurts Salespeople More: A Lack of Confidence or Poor Selling Skills?

The Sales Hunter

Recently, I worked with a very capable salesperson who had a great sales plan and great leads; yet, she failed miserably in at hitting her number. How do I Overcome my Lack of Confidence When Prospecting: It’s sad to say, but this situation is a major issue and one of the biggest reasons why there’s such a high turnover in sales.

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10 Tips to Close the Sale Now

The Sales Hunter

Blog Closing a Sale Professional Selling Skills close closing sales closing the sale negotiate price pricing sales close sales negotiation' State your offer with confidence with a strong voice and strong body language. If you can’t state your price with confidence, […].

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5 Best Sales Closing Techniques

The Sales Hunter

What’s even better is the first three are great for the new salesperson or the “non-salesperson” who suddenly finds themselves having to sell. Blog Closing a Sale Professional Selling Skills closing a sale closing techniques sales closing' Pick a Date Close […].

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12 Reasons Why Your Friend Should Not Be in Sales

The Sales Hunter

It’s time to give you the information you need to help you tell your friend that they’re simply not cut out for sales. Blog Professional Selling Skills Sales Development Training Sales Motivation Sales Training sales motivation salespeople' I know it sounds like I’m being harsh.

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VIDEO SALES TIP: First Word to Say After Giving Your Proposal

The Sales Hunter

To see what I mean, check out this video: Copyright 2014, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.” ” Sales Motivation Blog. . Blog Closing a Sale leadership pricing Professional Selling Skills closing techniques discount discounting price video video sales tip'

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Why Your Sales Team is So Afraid of Price (and What You Can Do About It!)

The Sales Hunter

In the sales profession, one of the touchiest subjects is price. I rarely run into a salesperson or sales manager who does not want to discuss price. Arguments are varied, but in the end they are centered around one core contention: The price point is a big reason for lost sales. The argument of price […].

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