by chris | May 30, 2018 | Profit Maximizing Price, Sales Prospecting, Uncategorized
How quickly should the topic of price come up in a prospecting call? I’m sure you’ve faced this issue. You’re having a first or second conversation with a prospect and the issue of price comes up, and suddenly you’re in a prospecting dilemma...
by chris | Nov 13, 2017 | Sales Motivation
As salespeople, we have this tendency to talk sometimes when we shouldn’t. One of those times you need to practice the art of silence is after you give your price. The more disciplined you become in this, the greater your sales motivation and the less tendency...
by chris | Nov 8, 2017 | Sales Process
Yes, you can fire a customer and you need to fire more than just one! The end of the year is a perfect time to be honest with yourself and your business. How much time do you spend on customers that are doing nothing but taking time away from you that would be better...
by chris | Oct 25, 2017 | Profit Maximizing Price, Sales Process, Sales Prospecting
Let’s face it — there’s not one salesperson who has not struggled with this issue. You’re thinking, “If I just discount the price, I will be able to close the deal.” Does this hit home with you? I suspect it does, as it’s...
by chris | Oct 9, 2017 | Profit Maximizing Price, Sales Motivation
Your confidence — including your eye contact and tone of voice — is vitally important when stating your price. Too many salespeople are confident right up until they have to be clear about the price. Then they hesitate or their voice gives them away, and...