- Proper Planning or Pretext for Procrastination
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written on January 30, 2012
by Tom Scully
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Relationship Selling Strategies
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You have a goal to achieve. Perhaps it’s a proposal to write, a “to do” list item to check off, or a major department project to complete.
Detail: You have a goal to achieve. Perhaps it’s a proposal to write, a “to do” list item to check off, or a major department project to complete. Whatever the task, preparation – research and planning – enables you to attack the undertaking in a more organized fashion, focus on what needs to be done, and complete the job more quickly.
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- Tell'em Where You're Going
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written on October 27, 2011
by Tom Scully
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Relationship Selling Strategies
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When you first open your mouth to speak to a group, audience members want to know two things: they are curious about the journey they’ll be taking with you, and they want to be assured that they will receive value during the presentation.
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- Being the Best Isn't Always Best...
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written on October 14, 2011
by Tom Scully
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Relationship Selling Strategies
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Did you ever notice that all the salespeople you know are saying the same thing? Famous last words: “We have the best _____ in the market today.”
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- Reach for the Bread and Butter
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written on September 20, 2011
by Diane Helbig
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Relationship Selling Strategies
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As salespeople we tend to have this belief that we should strive to catch the biggest companies as clients. We think about the prestige and the feeling that we’ve ‘made it.’
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- The Magic of Masterful Closing
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written on August 15, 2011
by Diane Helbig
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Relationship Selling Strategies
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I’m always amazed to hear people talk about master closers. It’s as if their skills are most significant at the END of the cycle.
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- When the Buyer Says, “Take It or Leave It”
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written on July 06, 2011
by Tom Scully
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Relationship Selling Strategies
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One of the best ways to achieve a win-win solution is to carefully balance assertiveness with a desire to gain equal value for both sides. Unfortunately, buyers often play by a different set of rules.
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- Don't Be A Jumping Bean
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written on June 13, 2011
by Diane Helbig
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Relationship Selling Strategies
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Marketing, prospecting, and networking take time to develop. There is a process to each and one of the most important aspects of that process is stick-to-it-iveness. Impatience is the enemy of success.
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- Selling Strategies for the Future
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written on June 01, 2011
by Tom Scully
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Relationship Selling Strategies
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The old saying “when prospects are enthusiastic, they are buying” does not hold true in this marketplace. Enthusiastic prospects may be focused on the exciting possibility of your product or service because they either don’t have any money or cannot or will not make a decision.
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- Vulnerability - The Path to Relationships
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written on March 21, 2011
by Jeff Nischwitz
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Relationship Selling Strategies
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We all know that relationships are the key to our success and that trust is the relationship foundation. Enter the reality - we trust those that seek to be in control less and we trust those that are most open more. Interesting; by seeking to be in control we are making ourselves less trustworthy. This article sheds light on the reality that being open and vulnerable is the quickest path to trust and the resulting deep and connected relationships.
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- C.I. Closing Intelligence - algorithms to Move Your Sales Pipeline Along
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written on March 03, 2011
by Steve Krisfalusy
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Relationship Selling Strategies
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C.I., like A.I. (Artificial Intelligence), is not just created after one lesson. C.I. requires experiencing multiple lessons following certain algorithms (methods). That process allows the Intelligence to evolve to a higher level of being to self create solutions independently & opportunistically based on overall accrued comprehension.
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- Five Steps To Sales Success
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written on March 01, 2011
by Diane Helbig
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Relationship Selling Strategies
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So many people are starting businesses these days. In addition, there are many small business owners who have been confronted with the necessity to sell for the first time.
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- Leading a Sales Force of One
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written on February 17, 2011
by Joe Mayer
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Relationship Selling Strategies
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For many small businesses, sales and marketing are the key components to success. Without customers seeing value for their operations in the products and services you offer and willingness to pay you adequately, no business can exist. So how do you lead a sales force if it consists of just one person and that person might be you? Here are five tips to make sure you leverage sales.
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- The Recession Is Over Get Out And Sell
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written on October 25, 2010
by Diane Helbig
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Relationship Selling Strategies
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Really? Well, let’s go with the statement for a moment. How does it feel? If you knew the recession was over, what would you do?
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- Walking Away From A Potential Sale
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written on June 30, 2010
by Diane Helbig
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Relationship Selling Strategies
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Many salespeople tell me that they want ALL of the business in their market. My response is always ‘no you don’t.’
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- Follow Up Focus
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written on June 28, 2010
by Diane Helbig
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Relationship Selling Strategies
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How effective is your follow up? Do you follow up? So many businesspeople and salespeople fail to follow up with prospects, clients, and associates.
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- Features and Benefits and Sales Oh My
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written on June 25, 2010
by Diane Helbig
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Relationship Selling Strategies
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Do you sell features or benefits? Do you know the difference? All too often salespeople think features are key.
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- How to Answer the Price Question
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written on October 23, 2009
by Diane Helbig
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Relationship Selling Strategies
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- The Seduction of Potential
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written on September 24, 2009
by Diane Helbig
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- Managers Dont Know What Their People Are Doing
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written on September 18, 2009
by Diane Helbig
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- What Are People Saying About YOU Online
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written on August 31, 2009
by Diane Helbig
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- The Gift of Failure
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written on August 18, 2009
by Diane Helbig
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- Stand Up and Stop Rolling Over Negotiating Tips for Tough Times
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written on July 27, 2009
by Diane Helbig
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- Halfway is Not Far Enough
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written on July 24, 2009
by Diane Helbig
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- How Salespeople Can Use Email to Open More Doors and Close More Deals
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written on June 04, 2009
by Diane Helbig
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Relationship Selling Strategies
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- Taking Care of the Customer
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written on June 02, 2009
by Hollie M Ksiezyk
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Relationship Selling Strategies
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