I know how busy you are, so when I put my newsletter together each month, I ensure it’s concise, practical, and worth your time. Consider it a quick dose of inspiration and actionable ideas you can implement right away.
Read moreWhen most directors consider the return on investment (ROI) of sales training, they typically focus on the obvious metrics: increased sales, higher revenue, and improved conversion rates. While these factors are important, the true ROI of sales training often lies in less obvious outcomes, benefits that go beyond what is reflected in a spreadsheet. This ROI involves developing a confident and resilient sales team that not only closes deals but also builds long-term customer loyalty, reduces costly turnover, and enhances the overall business culture. Ultimately, this is where the real value of sales training lies.
Read moreWhen sales performance isn’t where you want it to be, it’s rarely about effort alone. Most salespeople put in a lot of hard work, but without the right approach, their results often fall short of expectations. One of the most effective ways to change this is by learning how to improve sales conversations using powerful questioning techniques. By shifting the focus from talking to asking, salespeople can uncover genuine needs, build stronger trust, and ultimately improve conversions.
Read moreHave you got salespeople confident enough to pick up the phone? For many leaders, this is the real test of a sales team’s effectiveness. It’s easy to hide behind emails, LinkedIn messages, or clever marketing funnels, but real sales growth still comes down to the ability to have a live, authentic conversation.
Read moreWhen results aren’t where they should be, many leaders look at their people first: are they motivated enough, skilled enough, hungry enough? But often, it’s not the salespeople at all. The real question is: Is your sales team structure holding you back? The way your team is set up could be limiting growth, creating inefficiencies, and costing you deals you should be winning.
Read moreIn “Your Sales Script Is Killing Your Results,” I’m calling out the real reason many sales teams are behind on targets: they’re following rigid scripts instead of leading genuine conversations. Sales scripts are one of the fastest ways to lose trust, kill rapport, and make both your prospects and existing clients feel spoken at, not listened to.
The truth is, Sales Scripts don’t sell; People Do. And if you want better results, you need your salespeople to move from following a script to leading conversations.
Read moreTransactional Selling Is No Longer Enough, and if your team is still relying on pitch-heavy, product-first conversations, you’re likely leaving trust, opportunity, and revenue on the table.
What do I mean by transactional selling?
Read moreIn sales, keeping clients is just as important, if not more so, than finding new ones. However, many sales professionals spend most of their time chasing fresh leads while neglecting the goldmine in front of them: their current client base. If you want to grow sustainable revenue, it’s time to focus on how to improve client retention and boost upselling in sales, not with cheap promotions and gimmicks, but with trust, timing, and emotional intelligence.
Retaining clients and increasing their value through upselling isn’t about using aggressive tactics or forcing additional products or services. It’s about building trust, knowing when to act, and truly understanding your client’s perspective. When I’m out on the road coaching account managers during their client visits, I consistently observe that those who take time to connect, listen, and lead with curiosity consistently unlock new opportunities. When guided by emotional intelligence and integrity, upselling becomes an act of service rather than a form of sales pressure.
Read moreLet me just say it: email is many sales reps’ comfort zone. It’s tidy, low-pressure, and gives a sense of control. But if you’re in sales—and I mean real, results-driven, relationship-building sales—you need to stop emailing and start picking up the phone. Telephone conversations build trust, uncover objections, and move opportunities forward in ways email simply can’t. It’s time to break free from your inbox and embrace the power of the phone. In this article, Sales Tip: Ditch Email—Calls Close More Sales, you’ll learn why calls consistently outperform emails in sales, how top reps use the phone to build trust and close faster, and why training your team to master phone conversations is the key to consistent results.
Read moreFollowing up is a critical part of the sales process, yet it is also one of the most delicate. On the one hand, you want to stay top-of-mind with your prospects; on the other, you don’t want to come across as overly aggressive or annoying. Striking the right balance requires strategy, empathy, and tact.
In this blog article, I share how you can follow up effectively while maintaining a positive, professional impression.
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