Action Vs. Inaction

“Over the past 20 years, I’ve come to understand that most people think that they can do sales. Mainly, they think, ‘I can do it, but I just don’t want to.’ I normally offer that person a sales position. Then, when I offer this position, they never accept it. Why this...

Train & Trust

“As a manager for 15 plus years, I’ve both witnessed and made many managerial mistakes. One of the mistakes that I find to be made most often is micromanaging. This type of management usually occurs because of various reasons, but the following two seem to be the most...

Can You Become A Great Salesperson? No, You Can’t

“The best way to motivate salespeople to succeed is to constantly tell them, ‘No, you can’t.’ Imagine your 5-year-old self being told by a parent that you can’t have a lollipop. The want and yearning for that lollipop becomes one of the strongest urges you’ve ever...

How To Successfully Close A Cold Call

There are many types of closing involved in sales. Today, I want to focus on one of the most important ones: closing a cold call. In my line of work, it’s not like we’re telemarketers; you can’t make money over the phone. The purpose of every phone call that a...