Why Lead Management is Like Dating

dating

One the keys to a success lead management program is knowing when to ask for what information. It’s kind of like dating.

The Two Most Destructive Sales Activities

wrecking ball

Want to destroy your prospect’s buying experience? Here’s how.

It Takes Effort to KISS Effectively

black KISS

The KISS Principle is critical in today’s business marketplace, particularly because of two big factors.

Qualify More Effectively: The New ‘BANT’

Begging Hand

The BANT sales qualification tool was begging for a makeover.

The Toughest Sales Lesson I Ever Learned

photo © 2009 mslavick | more info (via: Wylio)One of the most beneficial things I learned when I was in a sales role was getting to the word “no” as quickly as possible. (Hat tip to Bev!) One of the most critical and beneficial tools for any salesperson is to find out as quickly as […]

A Quick, Effective Way to Find Out Your Prospect’s Budget

photo © 2009 Andrew Magill | more info (via: Wylio)Here’s a little trick to help find out a prospect’s budget—or at least trick them into getting the (scary!) budget conversation going. Note: I’m the biggest proponent of value-focused conversations, and suggest we keep price discussions at a minimum. If a prospect is focusing solely on […]

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