The pallbearers brought my coffin slowly down the aisle as the organist played “Lighter shade of pale” She played it with just the right amount of sadness and I must say I was proud of my entrance for a change. Truth be told, I was a little disappointed in the turnout. Don’t get me wrong, … continue reading »
According to the latest report from Radicati Group, there are 247 billion emails sent worldwide each day. That number will more than double to 507 billion by 2013! My initial response to those findings were “OK, but how many of those emails are those stupid poems about butterflies that if you don’t forward it to … continue reading »
And for my encore question . . . What kinds of cool things will interrupt you 56 times today? Unfortunately, these aren’t random numbers. The 2.1 hours is based on a study conducted by NYC research firm BASEX where they found that 2.1 hours of our day are wasted due to interruptions! The second figure … continue reading »
Just the mere fact that we refer to an assistant as a “gatekeeper” pre supposes a negative dynamic. One where we need to go around, go over and in some cases; plow through! Not sure if that lends itself to a collaborative relationship! Here’s something else to think about: Our first, continuing and lasting impression … continue reading »
Each day thousands of sales reps drink deep from their company’s rich well of corporate Kool Aid. I won’t lie to you, I too have emerged from many a company rah rah complete with Kool Aid mustache. Worse yet, many of us have this false sense that our clients will willingly drink from our Kool … continue reading »
The salesperson stood in front of the building – home of her very first sales call. She had been through weeks of training and rocked the role-playing, so she felt confident. She walked down the hallway listening to her steps echo, and stepped into the elevator. The doors shut, leaving the deafening silence of every … continue reading »
Today’s post is brought to you by the number 5. 1) Find a way to save 5 minutes, 3 times during your day. At the end of the year you will have given yourself a week’s bonus! 2) If you have a weekly sales or staff meeting, ask everyone to bring 5 cans of food … continue reading »
The Needs Analysis is no doubt, a critical step of the sales process. Execute properly and and you pave the way for a higher probability sale. Execute poorly and you disconnect! Here are several of the mistakes I see sales professionals make. I’ve included several tips on how you can ace your next needs analysis. … continue reading »
1) Engage in an overabundance of either “me” centered comments and/or self promo. Instead, show a genuine interest in the other person. Get them talking about their favorite subject. Hint: It aint you and your company. 2) Make it evident that you are looking around the room for someone else to talk with. This is … continue reading »
Submit for your approval 3 brands of toothpaste. Crest: For years Crest had this commercial with the same recurring theme. A kid returns from the Dentist (alone mind you) to tell their parents that they just had this amazing check up. Whenever, I would watch those commercials 2 things would immediately come to mind: 1) … continue reading »
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