by tgale | Nov 18, 2013 | Personal Development, Sales and Sales Management
“Research tells us (Snyder 2007) that the most effective presentations will always do this one thing – solve problems. This is the key to a successful presentation. Presentation coach and author Dr. Andrew Abela has written “if you are trying to...
by tgale | Nov 11, 2013 | Sales and Sales Management
The Right Questions asked the Right way at the Right Time are the key to sales success. Practice is the key. New sales reps need to find opportunities in their normal day to practice leading conversations using questions. Seasoned reps need to vary their repertoire...
by tgale | Oct 14, 2013 | Leadership Development, Sales and Sales Management, Uncategorized
Research shows that “A” players outsell their peers by at least 48 percent in sales positions, have a more positive effect on customers than other employees, and deliver superior team performance when included in a work group. A small team of...
by tgale | Oct 7, 2013 | Sales and Sales Management, Uncategorized
Some people like to hear information and see the facts and data. Some like to see the big picture before knowing the details. Some like to “sleep on” new information before making a decision. Others need to feel what it will be like to have what they are buying...
by tgale | Aug 26, 2013 | Sales and Sales Management, Uncategorized
We were recently reading Daniel Pink’s book, To Sell is Human, and we came upon this excerpt: “One of the most detestable words in the lexicon of sales is “up-selling.” You go to a sporting goods store for basic running shoes and the sales person tries to get you to...
by tgale | Jul 14, 2013 | Sales and Sales Management, Uncategorized
If your prospects could talk to you, what would they say about selling to them? Here’s a pretty honest, straight-forward note we found a valuable reminder about what really matters when you are selling. “I’m your prospect. Here’s how to get me to buy...