Oct 18, 2018 | Sales Training
When I was researching for my upcoming book, The Modern Seller, one sales skillset stood above the rest: Ambassador. To be successful in the new economy, your sales team needs ambassadors. As a sales leader or sales trainer, you can help them evolve the necessary skills and tools.
In this article for Training Industry, I take a look at what an ambassador is, and share how to build a sales organization of ambassadors.
Oct 4, 2018 | Sales Training
My new book, The Modern Seller, is literally hot off the press and will be available in a matter of days. As we approach launch, I reflect back on the title, and how it came to be.
Jun 14, 2018 | Sales Training
Earning executive-level buy-in for sales enablement and sales training is one of the top issues facing sales leaders and sales trainers today. But building your business case doesn’t have to be an impossible task. I’m pleased to have partnered with the Association for Talent Development to provide a series of five strategies you can use to build credibility with the CEO, starting with creating the right culture for sales enablement and sales success.
May 31, 2018 | Sales Training
The “rockstars” and the “middles” offer your greatest potential for creating a sales force of productive, modern sellers – that are engaged and deliver results. But they can’t do it without your leadership. Providing on-going sales training is proven to deliver a significant return on investment.
May 3, 2018 | Sales Training, Videos
Building strong client relationships by creating – and communicating – value is an integral part of establishing your role as a strategic partner. An X-factor in the world of professional services. Strong strategic relationships and a reputation as someone who provides business value will help you stand out from the crowd. In a special article for CPA Trendlines, in conjunction with the Association for Accounting Marketing (AAM) Summit 2018, I’m pleased to present my simple, three-step framework for communicating business value.