July, 2009

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I'm So Busy I Don?t Have Time To?

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When you convince yourself that you are so busy, you won’t focus on the most important task at hand such as working your business growth action plan. The activity of the moment will keep you in a very reactive state instead of a proactive one.

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Are You Suffering From Sales Rage?

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The slowing of the economy coupled with a now official bear market has many in business and especially in sales feeling these affects. Is it possible your frustration or rage may be showing? Road rage is pretty common to most people.

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Assistant to the Buyer

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Years ago, Marcel Proust wrote: "The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes." How do you view yourself as a salesperson? What would happen if you changed that perspective?

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Postcards and Stamps vs. Fuel

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To earn (notice I wrote earn and not close or make) a sale, begins with your ability to find and then nurture relationships. In today's market place, this is called relationship selling.

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2024, The Year of the Customer

2023's struggles fueled a shift: companies are ditching wasteful strategies in favor of data and AI-powered growth. Enter 2024, the year GTC takes center stage. Discover 5 ways a customer-centric approach unlocks new revenue and delivers lasting success.

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Hidden Treasure In Your Lost Sales File

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A study done by Marketing Metrics shows that we have a 20-40% chance of re-engaging a former customer vs. a 5-20% chance of turning a new prospect into a customer! Why is now a good time to focus on former customers?

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Two Keys to Great Client Relationships

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Despite the advice given by so many trainers that being liked by prospects is the key to sales success and to strong client relationships, the fact is that being liked by prospects and clients is well down the list of characteristics necessary to est

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Make new friends, but keep the old - 7 Tips For Effective Networking

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In my 11 years of providing sales training courses and tools for successful sales and service, I have been on the receiving end of a LOT of bad attempts to network.

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Sales Through Storytelling

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As a salesperson, you can craft vivid stories that help the listener (a.k.a., buyer) relate to what you do even before they share with you their issues.

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How much does it cost? - A Dreaded Question In Sales

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Over the years I have learned that the sooner price is discussed in a conversation, the more of a focal point it becomes.

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The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

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How many times have you experienced this scenario what I call the good, the bad and the ugly of sales? Be honest.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Lose the Staples and Increase Sales

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Have you ever considered that a single staple may be keeping you from your goal to increase sales? If you are curious and truly want to reap the rewards of all your hard efforts, then read on.

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