Jul 25, 2024 | Sales Leadership, Sales Strategy
When sales leaders examine growth opportunities, the conversations typically revolve around sales strategy, customer retention and growth, and sales training for their teams. The other side of the growth coin is subtraction. While counterintuitive, it’s critical to...
Jun 1, 2024 | Business Growth, Personal Growth, Sales Leadership, Sales Training
Your organization’s sales success starts at the top with strong sales leadership. What makes a good sales leader? John Maxwell has said, “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” That’s especially true in sales, and especially now as we...
Apr 22, 2024 | Business Growth, Sales Leadership, Sales Strategy, Sales Training
Top Sales Questions You Can Encounter During the Sales Process During a recent meeting with a prospective client to review options in a sales training proposal, the discussion turned to the possible next steps in working together. Towards the end of the meeting, one...
Feb 18, 2024 | Guest Posts/In the News, Sales Leadership, Sales Training
If your company is growing through a merger, acquisition, or investment event, you’re not alone. I’m observing it across several clients in diverse industries, and according to market and consumer data research firm Statista, nearly 50,000 merger and acquisition...
Feb 1, 2024 | Business Growth, Sales Leadership, Sales Strategy
In sales, sometimes you need to slow down to speed up. This article emphasizes the importance of intentional friction in sales, urging CEOs, sales leaders, and sales professionals to slow down in five key sales planning areas: hiring, territory planning, compensation...
Nov 17, 2023 | Sales Leadership, Sales Strategy
Your sales commission philosophy and sales commission structure are key tools to create both a healthy sales culture and a profitable organization. Sales leaders should read this article for a checklist to help you determine your strengths and weaknesses in your...