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Cavemen Would Have Been Great Salespeople

No More Cold Calling

We haven’t rewired ourselves just because the world has gone wireless. We’ve simply forgotten what we know to be true: Face-to-face cannot be replaced —not in life, and certainly not in sales. We haven’t rewired ourselves just because the world has gone wireless. In sales, your relationships are your meal ticket.

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An Empty Wagon – Sales eXchange 194

The Pipeline

Well, I can tell you that there are a lot of empty wagons when it comes to sales and sellers, usually in lack of substance or delivering on the hype. This unnecessarily extends the length of their sale cycle, or kills the sale all together.

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Why Technology Is Ruining Our Mental Health

No More Cold Calling

Or, they’re walking with their wireless earbuds in, talking so loudly that everyone can hear. Last week, I wrote about how digital dependence hinders sales , but it can also wreak havoc on our personal lives and careers. Unless you’re a doctor on call, an EMT, or an emergency-room physician, it can wait.

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The Top 8 Requirements for Becoming a Great Salesperson

Understanding the Sales Force

Wireless remote controls? I read one by Seth Godin , became an early subscriber, and in 2005, became one of the very first sales experts to Blog. Now we can transition to the same kind of coolness, but in sales. Not a presenter, Not an order taker, but a true consultative sales professional? Let's skip to the 1980's.

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Has the Death of Selling Finally Arrived?

Understanding the Sales Force

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan Well you would think so. Sure, you could benefit from inbound marketing to generate leads, but salespeople must do the follow-up, run the sales process and close the business. is not the obvious choice in your space. is not the obvious choice in your space. You must have salespeople.

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Shared Mediocrity – Sales eXchange 178 – A Question To Sales Leaders

The Pipeline

Sports have trade deadlines, sales organizations have trade season, usually at the start of the year, just after bonuses are paid. What I never understand is why companies, and sales leaders participate in this silly ritual. In the end I think it comes down to a lack of conviction on the part of sales leadership.

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The Easiest Person To Lie To Is Yourself

The Pipeline

I hear a lot of talk in sales about lying, not so much about how they may lie to win business, but in broader terms. While there are probably liars in both camps, undoubtedly in the same proportion and distribution as in the general population, and likely less among successful sales people.

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