November, 2008

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Three Goal Setting Tips That Will Change Your Life

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Get out a piece of paper and start with your top 100 goals. Start writing a list of the things you want to accomplish in your life. I mean anything you can imagine, learning a language, taking a trip, meeting a famous or not so famous person.

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Principles of Persuasion - Speak with Power and Passion

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Whether you're in commission sales or on a salary, your income and career advancement are directly linked to your ability to communicate and persuade. The higher you climb the corporate ladder, the more you will be called upon to speak.

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Are You a Sales Professional or Semi-skilled Laborer?

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The typical company gives their sales team members less than 50 hours a year in formal training—and the majority of that training isn’t sales training but is rather product training.

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Cold Calling That Builds Great Relationships

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"Fake it 'til you make it" may not be the best way to go when you are cold calling. Being genuine and sincere are more likely to gain you the sale. People want to feel like you are truly interested in them. So, keep it real.

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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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The Strangest Secret

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Your belief system, like your computer, doesn't judge or even question what you input; it merely accepts your thoughts as the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Think thoughts of defeat or failure and you're bound to feel discouraged.

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The Price Increase Switching Game

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When you are presented with the threat of a customer moving to another supplier because of a price increase, focus in on the cost of the conversion instead of allowing yourself to panic.

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Networking: It's Better To Give

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For those who continue to wear “networking blinders,” only thinking of how others can help them, they are missing out on many, many opportunities beyond their immediate sphere of influence.

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Are You Listening?

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Recently, a window company rep called me and asked if I was interested in having a free, no-obligation sales call. I explained that we had replaced all our windows five years ago and that I was not interested.

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Growing Sales in Tough Times

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You cannot allow fear and anxiety about the economy to paralyze you. Instead, focus on what you can accomplish and take steps to do so. Today, more than ever, it is imperative to reach out to new prospects and to existing customers.

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What Not To Do On a Cold Call eMail

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Prospecting by email is very much like prospecting by phone. Your phone call needs to be direct and concise, focused on your prospect and on the value that you represent.

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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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6 Steps to Closing a Sale

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When I'm driving to an a appointment I'm not listening to the radio, I'm imagining how the sale is going to end up, me closing the sale.

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Maximizing Your Price ? The Value / Benefit Equation

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As a salesperson, you should never allow yourself to get steamrolled into a price increase discussion with a customer that is centered solely on raw costs.

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The Top Ten Bogus Beliefs about Selling

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WeÂ’ve identified ten common disempowering beliefs that stifle professionals in their efforts to grow their business. We call them bogus beliefs.

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Face The Dragon - Dealing With Decision Makers

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As a sales professional, you face a dragon when you meet with decision makers in the organizations you prospect and present to.

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1st, 2nd, and 3rd Party Intent Data: Which Is Right for You?

How do 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party intent data compare? 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party data each have specific advantages and disadvantages. It comes down to four factors: accuracy, cost, control and quantity. This infographic explains the pros and cons of each and helps you understand which one is best for meeting your business objectives. Intent data can be a great way to fill your pipeline and close more deals.

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3 Ways To Handle the Recession Objection

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