by chris | Jan 20, 2016 | Sales Process
Purchasing departments have mastered what it takes to get unsuspecting salespeople to sweeten a deal. If you don’t want to be one of those salespeople, you need to get wise about their techniques. Purchasing departments will… Never give any company... by chris | Sep 5, 2014 | Sales Process
Recently I had a guest post on Forbes.com about the ways buyers gain an upper hand with salespeople. If you are like most salespeople, you know that working with buyers creates unique selling situations. I recommend you go into such situations with some... by chris | Apr 7, 2012 | Sales Prospecting
In recent blog postings, I have talked a lot about sales prospecting. I know that for many of you, your sales efforts require that you prospect and sell to professional buyers and purchasing departments. Below are 7 articles I’ve written that dig into the unique... by chris | Mar 8, 2012 | Uncategorized
In my work as a salesperson and as a consultant, I’ve spent quite a bit of time with professional buyers. While many of you may think of them as the nemesis of the sales world, they actually can be a key part of your ability to score sustained profits. Here are... by chris | Dec 22, 2011 | Uncategorized
I have the opportunity to talk with many buyers. I assure you, there are some negotiating secrets they don’t want you to know. Confessions from a buyer: 1. My goal is to always keep the face-to-face meetings short. Keeping meetings short helps to keep the...
