VIDEO SALES TIP: Don’t Ask for a Price Increase. Tell the Customer You’re Taking One!

Apr 06, 2013

Too many salespeople and sales managers are “asking” a customer for a price increase. This is the wrong approach!  You need to confidently tell the customer you are taking a price increase. This isn’t about arrogance. It’s about confidence and protecting your profits. If telling a customer you’re taking a price increase seems difficult, then [...]

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VIDEO SALES TIP: Succeeding with Purchasing Departments

Jan 12, 2013

If you are like a lot of salespeople, the thought of working with buyers and purchasing departments may be one of the most frustrating parts of your job. I want you to know that it doesn’t have to be this way. Once you understand how buyers think, you will see how they can be one [...]

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VIDEO: How to Succeed When Selling to Purchasing Departments

Oct 20, 2012

Do you work closely with buyers and purchasing departments?. The more you understand how they operate, the more you will be in a great position to help them. Sales negotiation with a buyer and/or purchasing department does not have to mean losing profit. Too many salespeople are missing out on key opportunities for success because [...]

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Stop Breaking Down Your Pricing Model!

Apr 30, 2012

We are still digging deeper into my 5 Sales Tips to Maximize Your Price. If you are late to the game and missed the posts to this point, check out Sell the Outcome, Not the Activity, Sell the Urgency of the Customer’s Timeline and Are Your Customers Confident in You. Now I want to look at the tendency some salespeople [...]

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“How Much do You Have in Your Budget?”

Oct 29, 2011

Don’t say you haven’t asked a customer this question at one time or another. Some of you reading this may ask it regularly and feel it’s a great way to know what the customer has available to spend. Some of you most likely believe it’s a great way to determine if the prospect is even [...]

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