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Sales Performance and Leadership Development Insights from Amy Franko10 Sales Strategy Books Every Sales Professional Needs to Own
Statistics show that top business leaders read a book a week. They know…. you are what you read.
So, as a sales professional or sales leader, what books are on your bookshelf?
As I consider my own library, there are dozens upon dozens of titles in it you’d recognize. And some that you wouldn’t. Out of all my books, a handful jump out as having made the biggest impact on me as an entrepreneur, sales professional and sales leader.
These are the 10 books I recommend for sales professionals and sales leaders.
How Sales Training Can Help You Ignite More Sales
Right now your competition is sales training. Are you? The pandemic threw everyone into a state of upheaval. Much of what we knew and understood changed on a dime. The businesses that thrive as we emerge into our new, new normal are putting sales training and...
5 Keys a Successful Sales Training Methodology
There are some phrases I’m hearing my clients say more often when it comes to sales success. They want to be more data driven. They want to use information and not only instinct. They want better structure. They talk often of needing stronger sales culture. The Future...
Why We Need More Women on Boards and How You Can Prepare Yourself for a Board Role
As the oldest of five daughters, women’s leadership is more than a topic for me. It’s more like something in my DNA. It’s something I’ve made an intentional point to weave into my work and life. For the two years, I’ve served as the Chair of the Board of Directors for...
4 Keys to a Winning Sales Culture
Many of my clients are focused on growth as they continue to recover from the pandemic. While performance results varied widely depending on their industry, there’s still a common theme-- they all want to forge ahead and succeed. A healthy sales culture is key to that...
[Sales Talk] Create a Successful Sales Culture in Professional Services
As a sales leader or sales growth officer, you know that sustainable sales growth and the right sales culture are critical to attracting and keeping top clients and top talent. Sales culture and sales growth don’t happen by chance -- your vision, strategies, and...
Sales Closing Dos and Don’ts
Closing a new sale is never the end of your sales process, but rather the beginning or continuation of your customer relationship. Sales closing is the skill that improves your deal velocity and helps you achieve your sales quota. I find often that sellers and...
Uneven the Playing Field with These Sales Proposal Strategies
Here’s a question to consider: If you took the logo off of your sales proposal, how would it look to your client? Would it stand out? Or would it look like your competitor’s? In competition, we often hear the importance of a “level playing field.” But one place that...
Build Your Sales Plan for Professional Services
When I think of a day in the life of a top seller, there’s a common theme. They invest their time in the right prospects, the right clients, and the right sales activities. In professional services, this focus becomes even more important, because many times they are balancing business development and sales along with client delivery.
How can you know what steps will move you forward faster, help you build strategic relationships, and accelerate sales results?
Having the right sales plan will help you get there.
In this week’s blog, I share strategies for building your sales plan for professional services. As a bonus, learn how you can receive your 2020 Planning Worksheet and The Modern Seller Lifetime Value Inventory.
New year, new sales resources: The Modern Seller Show
Build your modern selling skills & grow your sales with LinkedIn Top Sales Voice & Sales Strategist Amy Franko. Today's sales and business development teams need modern sales skills to succeed. The Modern Seller Show is filled with actionable insights you can...