The “Assumptive Approach”

8 years ago

What is it?  It is a technique for easily and quickly booking a meeting (face to face or by phone)…

The “Permission Approach”

8 years ago

What is it?  It’s the technique of telling your customer ahead of time what questions/topics you would like to cover/ask…

Who would you Buy From? A comparison of 2 approaches…

8 years ago

Creating an “Experience”: Who Would You Buy From? Question: What is your customer really buying? What keeps them coming back? What…

Big challenges, Big opportunities: CASL & Canada’s Business List Industry

8 years ago

You’re a marketer, not a spammer. You want to continue to reach your target market via email, but – through…

How to Hire the Right Vice President of Sales

8 years ago

Years ago, I interviewed for a Vice President of Sales position with a mid-sized services firm. Everything was going well…

10 Tips To Success With A Team Approach

8 years ago

Don’t Get Swayed. Be careful not to get swayed too far from the original vision while remaining open to new…

Prospecting Ain’t Easy – How can you stay motivated?

8 years ago

Even the best sales people can struggle to stay motivated through the never-ending business development “chase”. Here are some key…

Do “Snail Mail” Sales Letters Still Work?

8 years ago

During a workshop recently, a participant asked me if an old-fashioned snail mail sales letter still works for generating leads.…

Why Training Matters

8 years ago

Regular training for your employees is integral to productivity and profitability, meaning it’s something you should never take for granted.…

Sales – Social – Data & Lies!

8 years ago

There is no doubt that social media has added to sales, and people who leverage it, along with other resources…

How to Pick a Winning Headline

8 years ago

I’ve been doing a lot of copywriting workshops lately. In fact, I just got back from conducting a training program…

Breaking Down the First Appointment (face-to-face or phone)

8 years ago

Before the Meeting: Before any 1st appointment, send the prospect the following email as your agenda: First Name, Looking forward…