Think about the title of this blog for a moment – what does it mean to you? Prospecting is the foundation from which sales is built upon, and sales is the foundation business is built upon. Our economy is driven by sales. When sales accelerate,
Here is excuse #32 for not prospecting: “I do all of my prospecting at networking events.” This ranks right up there with the village idiots who try to sell you the second you connect on LinkedIn. Thinking you can attend the after-hours mixer put on
Did you know there are only 4 ways to get sales? Most people are focused on the wrong three and not the right one. The first way is through repeat sales. Secondly, you can gain sales from referrals. Who doesn’t love referrals? Everyone! The third
People ask me what my definition of integrity is. Then, without even catching their breath, they ask if I see them as having integrity. Why do we even have to ask this question? Why should it be a trait we have to look for? If
The last thing your customer wants from you is a presentation. I don’t care if it is the first time you’re meeting with a prospect or the 10th time you’re meeting with a customer. What customers want is to know how you are going to
It might be December, but that doesn’t give you an excuse to not prospect. You have prospects ready to buy; however, they can’t and won’t buy from you unless you reach out to them. Don’t forget to also reach out to those that you talked
This question ranks right up there with: which came first, the chicken or the egg? Prospecting has many components. It’s no different than a great recipe with a certain mix of seasonings that makes it taste exceptional. If you add the seasoning at the wrong
Just like any other holiday week, the week of Thanksgiving can be a great time to prospect and make sales calls. Why? The reason is simple! Many people who are normally in meetings are now available. Anytime there is a holiday, people’s work schedules change
Sales is like an ATM. Let me tell you why. Last week, I was with a sales manager reviewing the quarterly numbers. What jumped out to me was the lack of deals to close in the final stage. The sales manager zeroed in on it
Before I even get into the best way to follow-up with a prospect, I need to be firm about one thing: never start what you can’t finish! Thinking you can make a couple prospecting calls and that’s all it will take is foolish. Similarly, thinking
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