Client Pitching - Are You Lassie or a Pitbull When It Comes

    Friday, July 6, 2012, 3:52 AM [General]

    For me the appointment to catch up with someone is an opportunity to open up a relationship but I don't define the type of opportunity I expect from the relationship. It could be that instead of getting a sale,Sideline Black United Jerseys, I get a learning experience, a friend, a mentor, or a sale. Or I may get nothing. Instead I may give to them in the way of mentoring,Cheap Rams Jerseys, coaching or learning. Gentle persistence in a playful way can be a far more effective way to get the sale. Make sure your meeting or pitching style is more Lassie than pit bull. Now remember to make sure your style is more Lassie than pit bull. I went for a walk recently and this hilarious dog decided I should play ball with him. The thing is I don't do 'ball' especially wet, slobber covered tennis balls. He was very persistent and continued to drop and throw it at me as I walked on. I couldn't help but laugh. This went on and on and on until I found him so cute (he did resemble Lassie) I had no choice but to throw the damn ball. I have noticed lately that so many people are so focused on what outcome they are going to get from a meeting or pitch that they miss the opportunity to just catch up with people. They are so aggressive about having an agenda that don't connect. How about instead of going to meet a potential client with an attachment to what you expect from the meeting such as potential business or a sale,Cheap Brian Westbrook Jersey, you instead just went to catch up and get to know each other. Sometimes I'm giving and sharing my skills and advice and helping them and other times they are helping me. It comes back in different ways that may not always be tangible but when you give freely it does come back.  "the law of reciprocity". So go have a couple of coffees and drinks with potential clients and see what happens when you let go of the attachment and are just catching up for the sake of catching up and getting to know each other you will see that you will always get something but it may not be what you were expecting. The author introduces: 24H JERSEYS is a privately owned sports goods company with a history of nearly 4 years.We have the professional factory behind us manufacturing all sports jerseys.Click here Read More
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    Sales Strategies - Congratulate!

    Friday, July 6, 2012, 3:51 AM [General]

    You should always congratulate your customer after their purchase from you. This can be as simple as presenting them with their new product and saying: "well done" or "good choice" or even a simple "congratulations! Here's your new [whatever product you just sold them],Cheap Jairus Byrd Jersey, you're now part of an exclusive club of less than 100 members here in Melbourne, Australia." The reason we do this is that it adds that extra value to the purchase,Cheap Nick Collins Jersey, while reducing buyer's remorse immediately after the sale. It also tells the customer that you appreciate them doing business with you. The main key to congratulations after the sale has been closed is to offer something extra. To go the extra mile. To over deliver. This is essential if you want to turn one-time customers into ongoing, long-term clients. Going the extra mile sets you apart from the rest of the crowd of salespeople as someone who actually cares for their clients. (And of course you do!) And you give them something more than they paid for and expected. You give them that something extra that no one else would have or will. One sales professional I know sends thank you notes to all her customers, even the repeat customers. They are all hand written by her, not an assistant and says something important about the sale and how it was a pleasure doing business with them. People appreciate the extra step,Cheap Jerricho Cotchery Jersey, that personal connection the sales professional has gone to congratulate them on their purchasing decision. The author introduces: 24H JERSEYS is a privately owned sports goods company with a history of nearly 4 years.We have the professional factory behind us manufacturing all sports jerseys.Click here Read More
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    Conversions - What Do They Mean and Why Do They Matter

    Friday, July 6, 2012, 3:51 AM [General]

    "Conversion" is all about turning leads into paying clients and,Cheap Maurkice Pouncey Jersey, when done well, more leads turn into more clients while doing it better, faster and with the least possible expense. "Conversion" is also used to describe the result of desiring someone to take a step -- whichever step you want them to take -- whether it is signing up for a f'ree report, register for a strategy session,or join a teleseminar or webinar, etc. -- the result is a desired action. Make It Real -- My Request to You Before we can even chat about increasing your conversions, you need to know where you stand today. After all, you need to know where you are in order to determine where you want to be.:-) "Conversion Percentage" (sorry, just a little bit of math here) is defined as the "number of NEW sales" divided by the "number of leads" times 100. Why do these terms matter? Quite simply put, the better your conversion, the lower your new client cost AND the better your client care, the less new clients you'll need as existing clients won't leave your service and will refer others who cost almost nothing to market to (and therefore lower your new client cost even further). Ask your webmaster or assistant to get you signed up with a service such as Webstat if you don't already get statistics about the number of visitors to your site, blog,Cheap Asante Samuel Jersey, ezine sign-ups,Cheap Jake Locker Jersey, etc. And in the above case, "NEW sales" are people who are giving you money for the very first time (they're not repeat clients) and "leads" are people who have expressed, in some way, an interest in what you're offering -- whether they visited your website, called your office, sent you an email, etc. We hear all the time that we need to "increase our conversions" or "get our numbers up". But what exactly does that mean and what else do we need to know? You may want to read the above paragraph again to truly absorb the logic. "Extreme Client Care(tm)" describes the process by which the better the care you provide to your clients, the less likely they'll be to switch to another vendor. (More on this in an upcoming series.) "New Client Cost" is defined as how much it costs for you to market to someone such that they give you money for the first time. The author introduces: 24H JERSEYS is a privately owned sports goods company with a history of nearly 4 years.We have the professional factory behind us manufacturing all sports jerseys.Click here Read More
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    Overcome Objections and Close the Sale

    Friday, July 6, 2012, 3:51 AM [General]

    Don't fall into the trap of defending or challenging - be understanding. You don't have to agree, but don't make the other person feel bad about raising their concerns. It is not a personal reflection on you. It's just that each one of us wants to make a wise purchase. And as this may the first time the other person has considered buying from you, they are likely to be cautious and concerned. Often objections are raised because the potential client is not sufficiently convinced about the value or benefit of what you have to offer. Work out any potential objections and your response in advance. It will help you feel more confident and relaxed about how you handle these when they occur. Always have to hand additional information or share a client story to add credibility to you, your product or service. When objections about buying your product or service come up are you prepared to handle the sometimes uncomfortable conversations? Or would you prefer to run in the other direction, even though you know you could lose a sale? At some point once you have handled their concerns you will want to ask the other person if they would like to go ahead and buy. It's great if they say yes but if they still hesitate don't put pressure on them to make a decision. Offer other options which could be to follow up later,Cheap Saints Jerseys, postpone or accept the timing is just not right. So it pays to be prepared because somewhere along the line someone will have doubts - 'Will this work?', 'How can I guarantee results?', 'It costs too much money'. When this happens,Cheap Seahawks Jerseys, This is a often a great opportunity for you to learn more about what your clients want to know before making a purchase with you. So ask questions to find out more. If money is an issue perhaps you can explore options with them such as a different programme, service or product. Or ask a question that gives them a solution to the objection - for example - 'If we worked out a payment plan in line with your budget would you like to go ahead? Most importantly, a key part of the whole process is to be non-attached to the outcome. If you have any neediness about making a sale others will often unconsciously sense this and it will put them off working with you no matter how well you attempt to cover it up. Handle any deficit thinking you may have by building up reserves of time, money and resources in all areas of your life. Finally, by putting your focus on serving the other person, rather than selling,Cheap Malcolm Jenkins Jersey, and helping them make a decision which works for them, then the relationship of trust and confidence you create will naturally help overcome objections. Over the longer term this will build and establish your reputation and brand, which in turn will help you attract more clients. The author introduces: 24H JERSEYS is a privately owned sports goods company with a history of nearly 4 years.We have the professional factory behind us manufacturing all sports jerseys.Click here Read More
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    Improving Sales Performance

    Friday, July 6, 2012, 3:51 AM [General]

    Ask them questions about the last purchase they made. Now don't be overly overt about this, simply comment about something they are wearing and ask them a few questions about how they brought it. this will give you a feel to how they buy,Cheap Lee Evans Jersey, they may be impulsive, they may need time to think about it, they may need the advice from someone else. Your job here,Cheap Baltimore Ravens Jerseys, to improve your sales performance, is to listen carefully and understand what they do before they buy. 3. Meet their Strategy. Once you have identified how your prospect decides on a purchase you need to deliver it to them. Don't try to change the way they do things,Cheap Victor Cruz Jersey, meet them at their side of the negotiation. If they need information, give it to them. It will only increase your sales performance. Ensure that they have everything that they need to make the sale before moving on to the next step. 2. Understand their buying Strategy. Once you have rapport, have identified their buying strategy and fed it back to them you are ready to close the sale. Simply ask them to purchase the product. Many sales people do not ask the question and their sales performance suffers because of this. Ask if the prospect would like to retain your services or take the product home today. Follow these simple steps and you will find increasing your sales performance is really that easy! Rapport starts before you even shake hands or begin talking. As you notice the person walking towards you, mimic their walk, if they sway their arms, sway yours, if they bob their head, bob yours. You may feel silly but isn't it worth it to improve your sales? When you finally get close enough you want to match their body movements. If they have a quirky gesture copy it, they will not notice and you will begin to develop a bond with the person. 4. Ask them to buy. 1. Gain Rapport Are your sales people trained and competent to successfully sell your products? Could additional training or skills improve their sales performance? Even the best sales men and women around the world only have a strike ratio in the order of 10%. That is 90% of people they intend on selling to actually end up walking away without a purchase. If you follow the simple process outlined here you may just increase your sales percentage. Now wouldn't that be nice? The author introduces: 24H JERSEYS is a privately owned sports goods company with a history of nearly 4 years.We have the professional factory behind us manufacturing all sports jerseys.Click here Read More
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    Selling Deadly Sins 2 Deadliest Sins

    Friday, July 6, 2012, 3:51 AM [General]

    What do I mean by active flow? Active flow means action, particularly closing,Cheap Shawne Merriman Jersey, is governed by the sales persons more than the prospects. People who think this way have it the other way around. Selling is not what you do to the prospect but it is what the prospects do to you. Here are two of my personal pick for the deadliest sins in selling: 2) Taking sales teaching as sales training. The main difference between teaching and training in sales is time spend practicing. When a sales person feels adequate with the classroom selling skills, he or she will go out with doubtful competency level. I do not know about you but I am reluctant to allow low competency personnel to work with me. And that seems to be the norm these days when companies just sent out incomplete trained sales personnel and hoping that they bring in the numbers. It would not happen and if it does, it is short-lived and risky. It is a passive flow and the customer did something to the sales persons and they respond accordingly. Research has shown that such approach creates higher satisfaction level and longer business term for both parties. For example,Cheap Laurent Robinson Jersey, when you promote product Z to customers, they said that they want product W. Now, if you adopt the active flow, you probably will use your objection handling skills and what have you to overcome this. That is active. 1) Thinking that selling is an active flow. While looking back at my over a decade sales experience, I am convinced that most sales persons need to be reminded more than informed. They probably know what to do when selling but they easily forgot what to avoid. But a successful sales person will use this and adopt a passive flow. The customers' objection is seen as another demand where they have to come up with a new design or in short, something better to the customers; according to what they want. Take a car mechanic for example. Would you trust the newly purchased BMW to be serviced by incompetence mechanic despite the fact that they charge less? I know I would not. A wise man once said to his friends,Cheap Detroit Lions Jerseys, "I am not afraid about good things that I could not do but I am more afraid of the bad things that I consistently do." Looking into the field of selling, there is no doubt that many reference have been written on how to best perform in sales but few have exclusively focused on avoiding sales pitfalls. The author introduces: 24H JERSEYS is a privately owned sports goods company with a history of nearly 4 years.We have the professional factory behind us manufacturing all sports jerseys.Click here Read More
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    The Death of Traditional Salespeople

    Thursday, July 5, 2012, 6:19 PM [General]

    I continue to see businesses moving to more and more specialization and technology. I see businesses utilizing CRM's, on site or external Internet departments, outsourced BDC's and sales processes that heavily utilize managers and technology. Although technology does not sell, it surely assists you in the process. More businesses will move towards an old school but now new school process of product specialists and managers. People will only be trained and expected to perform in certain areas of competency. Any form of finance will be moved more towards the front of the sale rather than the back of the sale. Many smart businesses have moved towards this arrangement years ago. If you are fighting the same battles you have been fighting for years and not getting better results then it may be time to stop blaming your managers and look in the mirror. It may be time to try a different approach. And to all the truly professional salespeople out there that don't fit into the ninety-five percent category I mentioned,Cheap Bob Sanders Jersey, you have my apologies as you should be held in very high esteem and not lumped in with all the rest. You are truly some of the most valuable people on earth. If you would like to receive my free report on the new generation of selling, email me with the tag "new generation". What I see in business today as an average is scary. I see lazy, untrained staffs that either cannot or will not learn the skills necessary to become a strong, professional salesperson. I see businesses with weak or non-existent game plans to recruit, hire and train a strong professional staff. I see managers who like to sit behind their desks and wait for untrained sales staffs to bring them deals. You may find this article a bit odd knowing that it is being written by a trainer and speaker on the subject of sales. I believe traditional selling is dead on arrival. The days of hiring and building a well trained sales staff that executes all facets of the sale, follow up, prospecting,Cheap Prince Amukamara Jersey, marketing, telephone skills and building a database of repeat buyers has for the most part been dead for a while. Some of you reading this may be shocked or even angry at such a statement and declare that it is certainly not the case at your business. However, it is the case for ninety-five percent of businesses across the country. If you have been able to recruit, hire, train and retain a professional staff of salespeople who execute on an extremely high level then I say "bravo to you." Our company has certainly helped many businesses do the same thing. However, after almost thirty years in the business I can tell you it is not the norm. Businesses have been beating their heads up against the wall forever trying to get salespeople not only trained, but get them actually doing it. For the most part, it has not worked. I have heard certain sales trainers cry out "It's not an option." That's easy to say,Cheap Aaron Kampman Jersey, but those same sales trainers went broke while owning their own businesses. I am not writing this article to be politically correct. I am writing this article to be a witness to the truth as I see it. The average salesperson today in most stores is lucky to have a job let alone resembling anything close to a professional salesperson. Customers just won't tolerate amateurs and old school selling anymore. The author introduces: 24H JERSEYS is a privately owned sports goods company with a history of nearly 4 years.We have the professional factory behind us manufacturing all sports jerseys.Click here Read More
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    How to Convince Your CFO That Your Organization Needs Sales

    Thursday, July 5, 2012, 6:18 PM [General]

    When convincing the CFO (Chief Financial Officer) that corporate sales training is needed,Cheap Carolina Panthers Jerseys, the first thing you should do is research your subject well so that it can be put across in terms that show it will generate a profit. The word profit is the key here. When they hear this word, the attention is captured. A misconception among CFOs is that sales training programs are a waste of time and money. Make sure your meeting is an interactive one that shows the benefits of learning new methods, tried and true methods,Cheap Brian Westbrook Jersey, and the way that the employees react to the training methods. Since you are a salesperson, use your best sales pitch to get to the CFO and make them understand how imperative these training meetings are to your company. Help them to understand the need is definitely there and the profit that can be generated through using them can increase dramatically. Using new corporate training methods can be beneficial to the company and it can help you to achiever the results you want as well. The CFO, who has the best interests of the company at heart, will undoubtedly see the value behind the corporate sales training. It should not be hard to convince them of the need for this training if they see what is going on from within the meetings themselves. However, this is just not true. If you let them know how much more efficient a sales team can be after a corporate sales training event they are more likely to see it in the light that you see it. The efficiency means more sales and in turn more money. When a company does not use the sales training budget they have, they may lose it which is very counterproductive to your sales team. Another good point to emphasize is the number of customers who made a purchase before the corporate sales training was undertaken and the number afterward. Hopefully this number is going to change dramatically if the right training method was utilized. When it does, the difference will speak for itself and your CFO will see that this training does indeed improve profits within the company. There may be a solution to the problem is you invite the CFO to come along. Let them see what is covered in the corporate sales training and if you are using the right one,Cheap Dustin Keller Jersey, they will see the benefits right away. Steer clear of the boring, old-time corporate sales training that included the long-winded speeches and putting everyone to sleep. This will definitely not convince your CFO that this training has anything to do with generating profits for the company. Put together an impressive pitch to show your CFO the revenue that can be generated before the corporate sales training is used and afterward. Seeing the difference in this may be all it takes to convince them this is a necessity to the company if they want to generate a profit. The facts on paper in black and white are more likely to be something they understand since this is what they deal with most of the time. The author introduces: 24H JERSEYS is a privately owned sports goods company with a history of nearly 4 years.We have the professional factory behind us manufacturing all sports jerseys.Click here Read More
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    How To Open Up Conversations In Sales Presenting

    Thursday, July 5, 2012, 6:18 PM [General]

    3. Listen to answers Sellers have a worldwide reputation of talking more than listening. This is a poor recipe for interactive conversation, don't you think? Just try it out at home. Imagine a conversation at the kitchen table with your wife. Here's how it would go: Her: "Hey, I have to go. I'm meeting a friend who is a good listener." "What else would complete this picture?" Sales presentations are remarkable opportunities to collaborate, discuss, answer questions and trouble shoot problems. Only one gigantic obstacle exists. 4. Weave your answers to theirs If you're formulating your response while your client is speaking, people can tell. This shows in your body language, expression and eye contact. After asking questions and listening to answers, present your response. Use some of your client's words, experiences and examples in your response. You: "But this is really important. Talktalktalktalk. See?" "How does that sound to you?" "I see you're frowning...what's on your mind?" Many sales professionals do all the talking. Her: "You just don't listen." "Hmmm...what are you feeling about that?" Presenting to customers and prospects? It's amazing how much more effective sales presenting is when you open up conversations where everyone participates. 1. Start with an open attitude This isn't going to help your marriage,Cheap Nnamdi Asomugha Jersey, is it? Of course not. Well,Cheap Tim Hightower Jersey, it's not going to help your sales either. You: "talktalktalktalktalk." You: "And another thing. Talk, talktalktalktalk, talk!" 5. Check for clarification While you have a lot of data, benefits, facts and statistics to share...hold off. Ask questions first. By asking questions at the outset, you signal that you're interested in your client's experience, concerns and comments. "Does this match what you're imagining? While your 'attitude' may not show on your slides, script or notes...your audience is seeing, hearing and feeling it. Start with an attitude of openness. Her: "You never let me get a word in edgewise." Many pro sales presenters have a phrase to remind them of this before entering into a conversation. "Let's go see what happens." "Open to possibilities." "Open mind opens doors." As expert sales presenters will tell you, sales conversations open up opportunities. 2. Ask questions first Here are a few questions to ask so you know you're on track: If you're getting concerned looks, frowns or grimaces,Cheap Julian Edelman Jersey, explore the reasons. Hint: don't do this on automatic. Cursory comments such as repeatedly saying your client's name, quickly glossing over an important issue are very dangerous. Your goal is to build open communication-not create a false impression of openness. In a give-and-take conversation, there's a constant back and forth. The seller is not talking non-stop without pausing to take a breath. Instead, practice checking for clarification. By weaving their comments into your answers, you further show that you are listening, problem solving and trouble-shooting together. Find a phrase that works for you. Write it in your notes. Repeat it before going into a client meeting. "You aren't looking too happy about that...tell me why." Good news is: you can open up conversations at work and at home-and you'll be happier in both parts of your life. Use these 5 tips to get going: This is a critical piece of the puzzle. Listen to what people say. Listening is an art and a science. Allow people to finish their thoughts and sentences. Encourage people to expand on what they have to say. An open and encouraging attitude while listening is tangible. People can feel when you are authentically listening...and when you're feeling impatient. This can be as simple as making eye contact, pausing and asking practical questions. Adapt these questions to match your client, topic and situation. The more you focus on the flow of the conversation, the faster you'll get to the heart of issues. This is a quick way to open up true dialogue, expose hidden issues and resolve obstacles to moving forward. The author introduces: 24H JERSEYS is a privately owned sports goods company with a history of nearly 4 years.We have the professional factory behind us manufacturing all sports jerseys.Click here Read More
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    Sales Tips - 5 Rules of Improv For Sales Success

    Thursday, July 5, 2012, 6:18 PM [General]

    Now you're ready to add Improv to your sales toolkit! Commitment? Yikes! As salespeople we reserve the right to change our opinion based on what the client thinks, right? Wrong! See your choices through; don't be batted around by every wind. You may not win everyone over, but you'll win something that is too often overlooked in sales: self respect. 4. Commit to Your Choices As salespeople, how often do we walk into a situation with a thread-bare plot (like an information-gathering meeting), unsure of what's going to confront us (objections, personality conflicts, budgets, etc.) and last but not least, an audience waiting to be entertained. (Yes, your client expects some entertainment for their hard-won time and dollars!) Nothing kills creativity faster than judgment and critique. Give that little editor in your head the afternoon off before exploring all possible options. This obvious but critical step is often overlooked in our rush to get in front of a client. You must know inside and out WHAT you're saying and WHY you're saying it -- and "My manager told me to" is not a good enough reason! Practice your sales script. Read it out loud to the dog. Rap it to your roommate. Know it so well that if you had to, you could pick it up at any point within the script and run through it with ease. Sellers can learn a lot from Improv Players, like how to take a curve ball and turn it into a home run. Learning to react quickly and skillfully to the unexpected can mean the difference between winning and losing the sale during these uncertain times. But there is more to Improv than just spitting out the first thing that comes to mind. Here are Five Tips adapted from Improv you can start applying to your sales calls today! Ever marveled at how skillfully Improv Players respond to the seemingly unrelated suggestions thrown at them? There is no script to follow, no direction and typically only the thinnest of plots. Does this sound familiar to you? It should,New York Jets Jerseys! 2. Fire the Editor Think fast! And "Whose line is it Anyway?!" 1. Know Your Material. "Improvisation is too good to leave to chance." - Paul Simon No matter what your partner gives you in Improv, you must always reply with "Yes, and..." to keep the action moving forward. For example, suppose your client tells you that they have never buy anything but product X. Instead of saying "Yes, but you've never tried our product," (which puts them on the defensive),Cheap Brandon Marshall Jersey, you reply: "Yes, and that's why you don't yet have anything to compare it to." In this way you acknowledge their point as well as offer an alternative perspective without getting their defenses up. Only by being truly in tune with the moment are you aware of subtle shifts in your partner. Silence for instance, which we are so anxious to fill, can mean: "you've lost me" or "show me why I should buy you." Stop, pause and take in the moment. You'll be amazed at what you may have missed. 3. Be in the Moment 5. Say,Lights Out Black Jerseys, "Yes and..." The author introduces: 24H JERSEYS is a privately owned sports goods company with a history of nearly 4 years.We have the professional factory behind us manufacturing all sports jerseys.Click here Read More
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    Is it Possible to Make a Sale Without Closing

    Thursday, July 5, 2012, 6:17 PM [General]

    If selling is your profession,Cheap Buccaneers Jerseys, you probably look at me in awe when I say that it is possible to make a sale without closing because all this while, you have been conditioned to go for the close. In fact, 'closing' is a part of the sales training. Many sales experts wrote about this in countless bestsellers. But this is about to change. It is the concept of 'bought' not 'sold'. The author of the book; Dr.Michael Hewitt Gleeson had put forward the idea that 'fatigue' or low sales activities are caused by salesperson getting loaded with 'closing' activities. And due to the fact that sales people have to bump through 6 'NO' on average before they hear a 'YES', they easily got discouraged and frustrated. They literally have to drag their feet to begin the next day. This contributes to high attrition rate for the sales force. I have involved in selling for over a decade now. I sell for the Pharmaceutical industry, and I am comfortable with it. That explains why I stick around that long. During that period, I was exposed to various training under different companies. Each company has it own emphasize and model. For example, during my earlier days selling,Cheap Richard Seymour Jersey, I was trained with 'Gordon-Relationship' model, and later, under another company, I went through 'One Minute Sales Person' training. But this situation is easily altered. According to Dr. Michael, all it takes is a change of perception. Traditional sales process perceives closing as something 'a sales person does to the customer'. The shift is made so that closing is viewed as something the customers do to themselves. In all honesty, I find this concept to be ridiculous at first but in hindsight, it is very strategic and practical. Not to mention it gets the result too. Whenever confronted with a difficult situation in my sales career, I know that I probably been exercising the traditional 'closing the sale' on my customer. When I realize this, all I need to do is to shift the gear and rest assured that it is possible to make a sale without closing. And closing came under different name: getting commitment, seal the deal, etc. Personally though, I feel that nothing come close to the model which I come across in my second year selling. The model was presented in a published book with the title 'Newsell'. I know I am not the only one who has read the book but I believe I am one of the earliest to put the concept to test in for the local pharmaceutical industry. Now, this could probably be my guess alone but when I asked my peers around for feedback,Cheap Julius Peppers Jersey, it confirmed my suspicion. The author introduces: 24H JERSEYS is a privately owned sports goods company with a history of nearly 4 years.We have the professional factory behind us manufacturing all sports jerseys.Click here Read More
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    Make People Buy With an Effective Sales Alignment Technique

    Thursday, July 5, 2012, 6:17 PM [General]

    Long before the fast development of technology, there were other means of persuading people to buy. You will have to call them,Cheap Vernon Gholston Jersey, email them or just talk to them using your best sales pitch. However, those days are gone because now, you can do this by simply getting software that will help you find methods. Now you can determine what you have to do next in order for your company to ensure the productivity for the upcoming years. Sales alignment is an effective tool that many businessmen use when they want to catch the attention of the buyers. Meanwhile, it is important that you know the industry that your company belongs in. This is because there are different clients with various needs and demands. Have a staff that is able to handle the calls when you receive one. Moreover, one will not find it difficult to implement the sales alignment for marketing effectiveness. Although it may seem hard for the first time, you will eventually learn operating the software. There are actually users today that do not bother to road the manual of the sales alignment software since they have found it very hard to use. Since there is tough competition, there is a great need for companies to verify the quality of their product and the service that they give. In the sales force alignment, you will have to consider the team that is working over a specific product. Ensure that they are up for the job and that they are really qualified so that they can take care of your business dealings without any worries. If you are using a good sales alignment technique,2012 Super Bowl Jerseys, you do not have to do all the talking just so one customer will buy your product. From here, you can assess how well your business is doing. It is important however that you take care of the credibility of your company by making sure the goods you offer are of first rate. The customers today know that there is tough competition between different companies. If you want to ensure that they will remain loyal to you,Minnesota Vikings Jerseys, you should be able to provide them their demands. It may seem easy but it actually involves a good strategy in order to accomplish such feat. Prioritize your customers so that they will always patronize your products or your services above all your rivals in the industry. There are important things that you have to consider before you choose the right team for the job. The first one is their efficiency. They should be productive and have already proven their worth for your company. Another is that they should be reliable so that the reputation of your company will not be at stake just because of their poor performance. Of course, there are a lot of people who may apply for the job but bear in mind that you should only pick those that are suitable for it. This means that you have to carefully choose from the bunch so that you can be sure nothing will go wrong. The author introduces: 24H JERSEYS is a privately owned sports goods company with a history of nearly 4 years.We have the professional factory behind us manufacturing all sports jerseys.Click here Read More
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    Things You Can Do to Increase Your Sales

    Thursday, July 5, 2012, 6:17 PM [General]

    3- Increase your customer base. New customers gain you more business.,Cheap JaMarcus Russell Jersey Practice your closing skills. No sale is complete until you close it. The close is what everything in the sale leads up to. Closing,Cheap **** Butkus Jersey, hands down is the most important part of the sale and no sale is complete until it is closed. Close better, close better. Sell all your products that are of use to the customer not just what they asked for or came in for. Selling a printing cartridge, also sell paper,Cheap Danny Woodhead Jersey, pencils etc. that goes along with that purchase. To be successful in any type of sales endeavor you must constantly know where to go to get your business, know how to maintain it, and most importantly how to increase it if it falls short due to unforeseen circumstances. There will be instances when you must get new business to make your money. How do you increase your sales dollars aside from your company increasing prices, or introducing new items: Sell the whole enchilada. Try Putting these approaches into action: Let your time before the customer be more productive. Practice your skills, hone them and increase the number of units sold. Sounds simplistic but that is still the name of the game. More value means higher priced items. The customer gets better quality, you get a higher priced sale. 1- Increase the number of calls to existing customers. If you make a sale on every fifth call then adding two additional calls a day for a total of ten new calls a week should theoretically give you two new sales a week Closing is what brings in the money to let the company exist and you to subsist. 2- Frequency of calls to existing customers puts you in front of them more which leads to additional business by your presence alone. No matter what customers say they always like to see you in their place of business. It adds to their comfort level. Sell more per call. Sell those items which are of greater value to to the customer. The author introduces: 24H JERSEYS is a privately owned sports goods company with a history of nearly 4 years.We have the professional factory behind us manufacturing all sports jerseys.Click here Read More
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    Prime Time - Find it and Use it

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    We've discussed this before, but it's important when dealing with prospects to deal with people who are empowered with the ability to say yes. The decision-maker or leader in order not to waste your time and theirs. This doesn't mean that every person you contact must be the final decision-maker, in fact, in selling today,LaDainian Tomlinson charger Jersey, it's quite common to have several sales meetings before getting to the final 'yes' person. There are certain times of the day when each of us feel more energized, alert and focused than at other times. To manage your time best,Cheap San Francisco 49ers Jerseys, you need to know which hours are best for you and try to use these premium periods for the most demanding, challenging and motivating parts of your job - in other words, meeting with prospective clients and customers, selling time. If you find that your potential client is more of an afternoon person and you are a morning person or they are never available at your best time, remember to focus extra intensely during those meetings when it's just not your best time. Keep in mind, if you are meeting at your customers best time, the session has a greater likelihood of going well simply because he or she is feeling upbeat,Cheap Merril Hodge Jersey, energized and ready for action. The power of "yes" and "no" Knowing when to say no, and seeking out the people who are in power to say yes is one of the best ways for sales professionals to maximize their effectiveness in time management. The author introduces: 24H JERSEYS is a privately owned sports goods company with a history of nearly 4 years.We have the professional factory behind us manufacturing all sports jerseys.Click here Read More
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    How to Sell Value - 5 Easy Ways to Get it Done

    Thursday, July 5, 2012, 6:16 PM [General]

    It is important that you first figure out the problems that your niche audience is facing and then provide them adequate solution for the same. Visit forums in your niche as well as yahoo answers and you will get a whole lot of questions that people are asking in your niche,Cheap Sonny Jurgensen Jersey, this will give you tons of ideas to get started. Clean your offer in such an amazing way that it sells itself. The purpose of this article is to show you how easy it is to sell products once you have a high-quality offer for a niche. Here are step by step details that you can apply quickly and easily. Step 2 - You are in the business of selling solutions and not products. Step 1 - Make sure you sell value and not your price. Step 3 - Your offer should sell itself as it is value oriented. A quality product with a powerful sales presentation combined with high converting traffic is the key to success of internet superstars. Make sure you setup such a high geared system and this will skyrocket your product sales right through the roof. Setup your offer in such a way that it sells itself. Add quality value oriented bonuses to your offer and provide a strong guarantee for the same. This will make your offer really hot and irresistible. A simple formula to convince your clients that your product is the best, use these three tips to do it now. Step 4 - Share testimonials, proof and guarantee,Cheap Devery Henderson Jersey, this covey's value. Step 3 - Your offer should sell itself as it is value oriented. Step 5 - Here's the key of the internet superstars. Step 2 - You are in the business of selling solutions and not products. Step 5 - Here's the key of the internet superstars. What if you discovered how to make your money online providing solutions not products? Do you want to know why value is the most important aspect of your product and how it will make big money in the long run? The purpose of this article is to get you started on the right track making easy money online step by step starting today. Here are 5 simple steps to get you started selling value to your clients. Your testimonial,Cheap Vince Young Jersey, result oriented proof and the guarantee that you present on your website will get your clients convinced on the value that you are providing. This will boost your product sales. What Internet superstars do to make income online and how you can follow their footsteps? If you have a valuable product to sell it will sell itself for even a higher price if you wish. People have money to spend to get solution to their problems but it is important that they believe that your product will provide them the solution to their problems. It is important to provide solutions to your clients rather selling your products. Step 1 - Make sure you sell value and not your price. Step 4 - Share testimonials, proof and guarantee, this covey's value. The author introduces: 24H JERSEYS is a privately owned sports goods company with a history of nearly 4 years.We have the professional factory behind us manufacturing all sports jerseys.Click here Read More
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    Getting Serious About Customer Profiling

    Thursday, July 5, 2012, 6:16 PM [General]

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    How to Find the Suitable Sales Courses

    Thursday, July 5, 2012, 5:13 PM [General]

    If you intend to make your move and take advantage of the expansion opportunities, you should also consider acquiring the same techniques that make the sales force in Sydney successful. There must be something exceptional with the sales courses Sydney training institutes have to offer. NSW is home to Australia's well-known global city,Cheap Keith Bulluck Jersey, Sydney whose current economy has afforded its residents a relaxed and comfortable lifestyle. In fact, invitations are being extended to multinational companies to expand their business investments in this growing capital city of New South Wales. The city embodies a new channel that can provide them long term success and business growth. Businesses in New South Wales (NSW) are enjoying tremendous business growth. Based on statistics, NSW has more companies that are actively operating, over all other Australian regions. All this positive features has endowed Sydney with a reputation for being innovative and enterprising. As an individual, you may want to try your luck in the growing economy now prevalent in the whole of New South Wales. Businesses abound and every region is said to be fast growing. The best way to do this is to enroll yourself in tried and tested sales courses Sydney sales training academies have to offer. Owing to its energetic business environment it has successfully established itself as the financial core of Australia. A stable political condition and a robust economy make Sydney an ideal place for new investors. A closer look at most of these training centers indicate that the principles applied by sales courses Sydney schools adhere to, is based on the Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). Sydney in particular has made it known that there are many employment opportunities,Cheap Steve Largent Jersey, as they continue to entice investors to set up their expanding businesses in their city. However, you should make sure you can keep up with the pace. NLP is a study of relevant and selected experiences where one can gain insights in order to calculate the expected outcome of a certain behavior. Hence,Cheap Cincinatti Bengals Jerseys, the ability to communicate is tutored and honed under this particular guidance. The author introduces: 24H JERSEYS is a privately owned sports goods company with a history of nearly 4 years.We have the professional factory behind us manufacturing all sports jerseys.Click here Read More
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    Demo Writing Step 2 Finding Features

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    7 Low Cost Strategies to Double Your Sales

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    Great Sales Teams, What Makes Them Successful

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