Apr 23, 2024
Erase Your Fear of Cold Calling #526
Have you ever noticed how we all get a little jittery when it comes to cold calling? It's like we'd rather face a dentist's drill than pick up that phone! A lady once told me never did vacuuming look so good as when it was time to make a cold call. But here's the kicker: doing...
Apr 16, 2024
Echoes Across The Tracks with Dave Moravec #525
To grow a business you need to be in constant contact with strangers who may become new prospective customers. If we don't put effort into meeting new people, growth can stagnate. For many, this is a very uncomfortable situation. Growth requires putting yourself out there,...
Apr 9, 2024
How To Know When It's Time To Pitch #524
This week I babble some on some experiences I've had sellers clumsily pitch me on something I have no interest in. You've probably experienced this too. Lao Tzu has some thoughts on this. He spoke about labeling, judging, and the issues that come with language. In our situation,...
Apr 2, 2024
How to Buyers to Close Themselves #523
Do you struggle to close deals? Next to getting a sales appointment, closing is the second most difficult task when selling. Some think closing a deal and getting the prospect to put their name on the dotted line is a monumental task. You commonly hear that it takes an assertive...
Mar 26, 2024
What Bartenders Can Teach Sales People #522
Have you ever heard this quote from the stoic philosopher Epictetus? 'We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.' You probably have but way too many salespeople have never learned this lesson. Instead, as soon as there is a break in the...