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10 Motivations That Move Customers to Buy
Why salespeople lose sales Contrary to what many people believe, most salespeople want their customers to make good decisions. They want them satisfied after buying
22 Ways to Make the Right Reputation
It always comes as a shock to find out what others see us quite differently than we see ourselves. Often, it can be distressing, particularly
How to avoid making stupid mistakes
Most mistakes are just plain stupid. “Just wasn’t thinking,” we say. Stupid mistakes aren’t intentional. But the genie is out of the bottle. The damage
Someone is out to get you; Count on it
Most of us work at finding ways to do a better job, advance in a career, and become more successful. That’s commendable, but we may
Why Prospecting Fails and What to Do About It
Engaging prospects so they want to find you Prospecting is arguably the #1 hot topic in sales. In spite of all the seminars, podcasts, training
It took a long time, but it had to happen. and it did. Finally, there are schools, summer camps, and weekend experiences where kids learn
What Stops Salespeople From Moving Forward?
No matter what we sell, there are times when the brakes are on. Something is holding us back, keeping us from moving forward. Then, we
Nobody believes us: Why Are We Still Telling Customers What to Do?
Even though we know that “telling isn’t selling,” we can’t stop doing it. It’s become “second nature” to tell customers what to think, believe, and
Six tips for improving your business communications
It’s easy to roll your eyes and complain about the state of business communications. I mean everything from incomplete, inaccurate, and confusing emails and memos
It Takes the Right Tactics to Improve Sales Performance
In Lee Child’s book “Without Fail,” a Secret Service official simplifies a disturbing problem. “If the Yankees come to town saying they’re going to beat