Scott's Directories

Network Like a Pro

One of the highest ranking reasons that attendees identify for visiting an exhibition or event is their ability to connect…

8 years ago

The Fastest Way to Build Relationships is Not to Work on the Relationship!

“What’s your goal of this meeting?” I asked the sales rep I was training. “To build a good relationship,” she…

8 years ago

Professional Sales – Delivering Happiness via a Rewarding Career

If you’re ever in the scenic Green Mountain region of Vermont, tour the Ben & Jerry’s factory for a tasty…

8 years ago

Rediscover a Proven and Easy Way to Increase Sales and Productivity

Recently I was listening to Kelly Hrudey, former LA King goalie, and now a Hockey Night In Canada commentator. He…

8 years ago

How I Find the Right Words to Attract Perfect Clients

I am pulling my hair out. Banging my head against the wall. Writing… erasing… writing again. I just can’t seem…

8 years ago

The Fine-Tune Resolution

An honest self-review of your last 12 months’ sales history will likely include a few reflections on where your efforts…

8 years ago

Developing Sales Compensation Plans – The Equilateral Triangle Model

Where a sales person invests their time is directed by the compensation plan put in place. While many look at…

8 years ago

Always Thank The Gatekeeper

When I ask sales people what their biggest challenge is in getting to speak directly with decision makers they are…

8 years ago

Beware of Hiring Your Competitor’s Sales People

Hiring sales people from the competition always seems like a no-brainer, but there are many pitfalls with this hiring strategy.…

8 years ago

Remember Your First Sale?

There is no doubt that experience is a plus in any vocation, including sales, just look at any job posting…

8 years ago

Challenge The Premise – Not The Individual

Sales is all about the execution, and execution, or at least good execution, is a result of proper planning, ignore…

8 years ago

3 Early Bird Tactics to Uncover New Sales Opportunities

Want to win more sales? Then you need to do everything you can to give yourself an unfair advantage over…

8 years ago