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Read This If You Took A Serious Punch During The First Half Of 2020

Posted July 12, 2020

Everyone loves that quote from Mike Tyson;

Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth!

Actually, they love that quote until they realize that’

They were the one that got punched.

I bet you started the year with not only high hopes, but a plan to get you there, right?

Then a pandemic comes along and sucker punches you.

When this whole thing started, I took more than a punch, I got knocked to the canvas for a 9 count because I’m in sales training, and all my onsite events were cancelled.

Luckily, I was able to get back up, CHANGE my plan, and do a little punching of my own,

How about you?

Here are a few questions to ponder when you are either in challenging times, or in a situation where you just emerged.

  1. If you are emerging from a challenge, have the balls to analyze what you’d do differently should it happen again. Take the time to discuss this as a team at your company.
  2. Whenever you are knee deep in a challenge, use this fill in the blank problem solving question “In what ways can I _______________?” I love this question because it focuses on ACTION and not just analysis. Don’t forget to brainstorm this one with your team too.
  3. Whenever you are challenged by something, ask yourself “How can I leverage this instead of being challenged by it?” Just to be clear, when I say “leverage” I don’t mean running out and selling masks 700% above market value because there’s a shortage if people don’t like it, let them get sick. I’m talking about things like my friends in the printing industry did by pivoting to social distancing signage, decals, PPE, etc. Or how about how I moved from a partial onsite model to a 100% virtual training model. How about all the local restaurants who started offering curbside pick up and even delivery? How about the reps who feel that the summer is very challenging so they LEVERAGE it by changing up their messaging to “summer specific” messaging?
  4. Whenever you’re knee deep in a challenge, ask yourself “What qualities will I need to weather this storm?” Here’s a FREE checklist to help you with that thought process.
  5. “What immediate action items can I take to weather and even LEVERAGE this storm?”

How To Jump-Start Your Sales During (Or After) Challenging Times

The first half of 2020 was brutal for many sales reps!

Join us on July 29th from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm EST as we discuss the following;

  • How To Create An IMMEDIATE Plan To Get Your Year Back On Track.
  • 2 Ways To Quickly Adapt To The Rapid Changes You’re Facing In Your Business.
  • 5 Revenue Generating Strategies For Challenging Times.
  • 10 Things You Absolutely MUST Focus On During The Second Half Of 2020

And now for something completely different;

You’ll also be assigned to an “accountability partner” (one of your peers attending the webinar) so you can help each other put the ideas I share into ACTION!

When?

July 29th from 11:30 am EST – 1:00 pm EST and I’ll even send you the webinar replay if you can’t join us live.

What’s Included?

(1) 90 Minute Webinar With 20 Actionable Tips

Webinar Replay

Accountability Partner

How Much?

$99

Please click HERE to reserve your spot.

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