The Biggest Sales Mistake You Might Be Making

What are the 4 dreaded words for anyone who sells anything? “I’ll think about it…” We may be living through a time of uncertainty, but the fact remains… If your prospects are regularly telling you that they need to think it over, there is a problem with your sales strategy. To be a successful salesperson,…

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Planning for Growth

This week we continue the focus on our motto, LEARN, GROW, ACHIEVE and PROSPER, by focusing on the second word – GROW.  As a reminder, the definition of GROW is to become better or improved in some way, or to become more developed and mature. “Growth is the great separator between those who succeed and…

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Why Inviting Objections Will Help Boost Sales

Sharply dressed and armed with your materials and a positive “I Can” attitude, you sit down with a prospect or get on the phone for your scheduled complimentary sales presentation. All is going well when SMACK! You’re hit with an objection. That objection can feel like a blow to inexperienced, less-than-confident business entrepreneurs. When they…

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Put Your Prospect in a "YES" State of Mind

Last week, we dove into the emotional journey that prospective buyers often experience while listening to a sales presentation. For many potential clients, that emotional roller coaster includes a number of negative feelings including anxiety, annoyance, pressure, skepticism and downright fear. But, that’s not how prospects want to feel. No, they innately want to feel…

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How to "Feel" Your Way Through the Sales Process

You don’t have to be a psychologist to master the art of sales, but there IS a psychology to effective selling. That’s because choosing whether or not to buy isn’t just an intellectual exercise. To the contrary, buying is emotional. As a salesperson, you need to be 100% in tune with the emotional status of…

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