by chris | Jul 16, 2015 | Profit Maximizing Price, Sales Process
“We’re $11.00 cheaper per month!” That was the entire value proposition given to me by the gentleman standing at my front door. It was a Saturday afternoon and the doorbell rang. A gentleman asked if we have a pest control service and if so what we...
by chris | Jul 10, 2015 | Profit Maximizing Price, Sales Process, Sales Prospecting
I don’t care how someone tries to argue it, a selling strategy based on being the cheapest simply does not work. Sure, you might make a quick sale, but in so doing, you will destroy your long-term business prospects. Below are 7 reasons why a low-price strategy...
by chris | Jul 7, 2015 | Profit Maximizing Price, Sales Prospecting
…everything is agreed upon. That’s right! In sales negotiations, you should never put anything in writing until everything is agreed upon. This is number 12 in my list of must-have strategies for successful negotiating. It’s not over until it’s...
by chris | Jun 19, 2015 | Profit Maximizing Price, Sales Process, Sales Prospecting
This is tip #10 in my list of must haves for successful negotiations: Know the right way to leverage emotions! First of all, never allow your emotions to enter into the process. However, don’t hesitate to leverage the other person’s emotions right at the point...
by chris | May 26, 2015 | Profit Maximizing Price, Sales Process
We’ve arrived at tip #8 in my list of things you must do when negotiating. For the other essential tips, go to this page. When we ask, we’re saying we’re not sure of ourselves and we’re open for options. Doing this invites the other person to come back...
by chris | May 23, 2015 | Profit Maximizing Price, Sales Process
Most salespeople are familiar with using two options to close a sale. Sadly, many do it the wrong way. The tendency is to offer two dramatically different options, but a better approach is to offer two options that are only slightly different. This...