The Death of Traditional Salespeople Part 2

    Friday, June 29, 2012, 9:07 AM [General]

    For as long as I can remember traditional sales training has focused highly on certain sales skills such as cold calling, presentation-demonstration,Cheap St. Louis Rams Jerseys, objection handling and closing. This model is outdated and out of touch. The traditional model taught to salespeople has an adversarial tone and combative tone that goes against the grain of basic human communication. If instead of concentrating so much on outdated word tracks to overpower people,Cheap Franco Harris Jersey, why not concentrate on understanding basic human emotion and thought in assisting the customer rather than fighting him. Let's start with the most abused skill in selling which is listening. So much of selling is actually just listening. It is a proven part of communication that when most people listen they listen intently for about the first ten seconds and then quickly shift into thinking about what their response will be. A quick shift occurs in the salesperson that is now self-focused and control oriented. Traditional objection handling techniques stress changing a customer's thoughts and emotions rather than understanding them and then utilizing those thoughts and emotions to come a winning solution for the customer. I call this paradigm shift "selling form the heart." Some old school types will read this and think it's a bunch of psycho-babble and feel good mumbo-jumbo. To those of you locked in that vein of thought,Cheap Marion Barber Jersey, understand that it's not my mission to change you, as most adults do not change. As Jesus said to his disciples, "Don't tarry too long with the non believers." To truly listen is to seek to understand based upon complete focus of the customer and their perspective. Perception of the customer is the only reality that matters. It's not about right or wrong or overcoming objections but about truly understanding the customer and their thoughts and feelings. From understanding comes a shared goal achieving process with the customer. You and the customer share a destiny rather than acting as opposing players. If you were at a pool and it had one of those slippery-slides, you would start at the top and slide effortless to the bottom. In sales, it's usually the salesperson that puts obstacles in the way of the customer from flowing effortlessly to their destination. The obstacles start in the form of an outdated mindset of "control" and coercive techniques. Selling is not something you do to someone. By my definition, selling is assisting people in finding and understanding a solution to their problem(s). Every buyer has a problem whether it is a want or need problem and it's the job of the salesperson to guide the buyer to the solution instead of force feeding him with product or services. It's much easier to practice what I call the "slippery-slide method of selling." 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 Write Great Sales Copy That Sells

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    Great sales copy works in much the same way that your sales team does. It tells your customers what you are offering them, and how it will benefit them. It helps them to trust you, and it shares information. The actual sales part of your copy usually only happens towards the end of the piece, not in the first paragraph! A guarantee can also work wonders for your sales copy. Knowing that you are willing to stake your earnings on your customer's satisfaction is a powerful motivator,Cheap Dustin Keller Jersey, and it helps to reassure your visitors that if they are not entirely happy, they can still change their minds later on. It may surprise you that writing great sales copy is less about hard selling, and more about knowing who your audience is, and what they want, and about building a relationship where they believe that you are the person who can give it to them. The next step is an attention-getting headline. If your home page still says: 'Welcome to my home page,' then your copy definitely needs an overhaul! My site's headline explains exactly what I will give people who visit my page, and that is what you should aim for - a headline that tells people what to expect, and gets them excited! Why not take another look at your own sales copy. Is it written with your customer in mind, or does it jump right to the hard sell? If it does, it may be time for you to rethink your strategy, and give your sales copy a facelift. You would be amazed at what a few changes can do! Another important difference between great sales copy that sells is that it focuses on benefits, rather than features. Consider the difference between a feature - a car that is light on fuel, and a benefit - saving money on running costs. They are the same thing, but the second description makes it more personal for the person who is considering buying that car, and when it becomes personal, you are far more likely to make a sale. The first step is to have some idea of who you are writing sales copy for. If you have a site that is very specific, and targeted to people that have a specific interest, then that should not be too hard. But what if you have a site that could be visited by anyone? Your first step should be to look at your site statistics. Most services, like Google's Analytics, will give you some idea of where your visitors are from, which is a great start. Services like Alexa.com will take this one-step further, telling you what the average age of your users is, as well as their gender and other information. That is a good starting point when writing sales copy, because different age groups and genders will have different needs and desires. If your sales copy is well written, and engages well with the reader,Cheap Austin Collie Jersey, then it can have a dramatic effect on your sales. Whether it is increasing the number of calls your brick and mortar business gets, or improving the sales of your online business. One of the biggest hurdles to small business owners, who want to do business online, or to boost their real world sales with a website, is that they do not have direct contact with their client. Where they would, in the real world, be able to 'sell' their customers on their products, when it comes to e-commerce, the process is almost entirely driven by the client, who can choose to leave your site at any time. The final aspect of great sales copy is the call to action. If your copy has done it's job, your reader has reached the end of it, and is excited about what you're saying, or the product or service you're selling. 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It should also give them the sense that they know you though - after all - everyone is more likely to buy from a person or company that they know and trust,Cheap Anthony Munoz Jersey, are not they. The writing, formatting, and layout of your sales copy are important too. Remember that when people read online, they tend to scan more than reading intently as they would in print media. This is where bulleted lists, subheadings and other methods of breaking the text up into an easy to scan format works wonders. Your visitors will be able to read your sales copy quickly, and find the information that interests them, or that they are looking for quicker and easier. That's actually more likely to make them read your copy more closely, and it's well worth bearing in mind. The answer is sales copy, but what is it, exactly, and how can small business owners make sure that their sales copy turns visitors to their site into paying customers. 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    Big Ticket Selling - Advanced Strategies You Can Use to Incr

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    How Public Speaking Skills Can Help You Make Sales

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    If you're running a business of your own,Cheap Shaun Rogers Jersey, then you have to sell. Whether you're selling a product that you've created, or your services, if you can't sell yourself to your customers, then your business will quickly become part of one of those unfortunate statistics describing the success and failures rates of small start up businesses. Taking the time to study and practice some public speaking skills can give you a great tool to help you sell your products or services. Public speaking is about communication and confidence. When you can clearly communicate the key values of your company, the strengths of your products and services, and the benefits that potential customers will enjoy by purchasing from you, you make a very strong case for a sale. When you can project those things with the confidence that comes with a strong set of public speaking skills, you are setting yourself up for continually increased success within your business. Public speaking is a critical skill like time management or prioritization, and if you can even just elevate that skill in yourself to a slightly higher level than that of your competition, you're going to quickly start to notice your sales rates climbing. There are many sales situations where being a skilled public speaker is going to provide you with a great advantage. Also,Cheap Greg Olsen Jersey, as you become better and better at public speaking, you can start to guide your sales opportunities to those which will allow you to take advantage of that skill. When you actually put yourself in front of the people that you're making sales to, it creates a personal connection which is totally lost otherwise. No matter how good your sales pages are online, or how good your telephone pitches are, they can't compare to the strength of a great pitch which is made in person, when you can actually look the person in the eye and talk to them. The best type of situation for a sales professional is when they can put themselves in front of more than one party and make this type of pitch, such as could be done at trade shows,Cheap Tracy Porter Jersey, conventions, or pitch sessions. These are the best opportunities for sales in almost any industry, and the great public speaker will excel in these situations. 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 Quality Over Price

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    For example; I had a customer who sold a brand name faucet. She discovered through a customer that a Big Box store down the street was selling the same brand name faucet. She went and looked. the faucet had the same picture and even the same box but the part number was different. My customer bought one of the faucets. She compared the Big Box faucet to the one she sold. The Big Box faucet was four pounds less than the one she was selling. I recently made a sales call on a former customer. The company several years ago found a cheaper alternative to our product; cheaper not better. Before I even began my pitch she said, "It is all about price today. No one cares about quality. They only want the cheapest price." Today small locally owned companies,Cheap Lawrence Timmons Jersey, many who have done business for many years,Cheap Jahvid Best Jersey, are being attacked on two fronts. Big box stores advertise "low priced leaders." and "more saving, more doing." They use their buying power to negotiate lower prices but the vendor changes the product to meet the price sacrificing quality. This retailer could have given up on selling the product because it was a tack on - do you want fries with that - and not her primary product. Instead she bought two postal scales. She set up the two scales in her showroom and placed her product on one and the Big Box product on the other. This display demonstrated that the add on product was worth more than a look alike even under the same brand. She also showed her customers that she sold quality not price. She was able to use this display to demonstrate that others were selling low priced versions of her primary product. Being the low price leader is easy. You just lower the price. If you lower the price you will need to lower the quality and cut corners or go broke. When you lower the quality you put your reputation and your company at risk. You cannot afford to be the lowest price so sell quality. If a customer is truly only interested in price than maybe they should not be your customer. It is all about price? Only if you let it be,Cheap Ryan Clady Jersey! Look at your own product. Make a list of what you do better than the low priced knock off. Be ready to educate the customer. As you educate the customer you will likely discover that they are indeed willing to pay for quality if they understand it. When you sell quality you will also learn what they are willing to spend money and you will be able to modify your product if necessary or you pitch if your product already includes the benefit. Locally owned companies are also facing competition from new companies springing up many owned by employee laid off in the current economic recession. These companies have no business expertise, no commitment to the future, do not have the right equipment, no insurance, no resources to honor warranties and often do not even have the basic skills to product the product. All they understand is low price. 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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    Using Live Chat Operators Can Help Generate Leads Online

    Friday, June 29, 2012, 9:06 AM [General]

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    The Secret to Starting a Business

    Friday, June 29, 2012, 9:06 AM [General]

    Track the Connections Keeping detailed notes on prior meetings or conversations can be difficult. A scheduled phone message or a note on the email will make it easier to keep track of connections. Of course, not all contacts are easy to get ahold of,Cheap Ronnie Lott Jersey, but a single call to stay in touch, or a single reminder that they can rely on you if they need help: those phone calls would be beneficial in any business connection. Building Connections Other Tips Building connections may sound easy, but it is not as simple as it seems. Entrepreneurs have to meet new people, making efforts to know them better and build relationships that are beyond superficial affiliations, and this is definitely hard. In terms of blogging and social networking, building connections can include friends, family or any other types of connections or RSS feeds. But these connections are sometimes shallow and not at all helpful when it comes to business. What is really important is transforming these connections into significant relationships; one thing an entrepreneur has to continually work on. Some say there is no such thing as secrets to starting a business, but many do not understand how much of an impact a well-developed network of contacts can have on its success. Employing these tips will aid you in establishing a professional network to support and expand your business. Rely on Connections A few connections are easy to handle and require no method or system to manage them. However, if the connections have grown wide and diverse, it would be beneficial to organize them. Keeping track of connections is not as difficult as it may seem. Numerous tools are available to record contact information, from simple address books and calendars, to more elaborate software and digital devices. First determine what data you will be recording, so you can then assess which method will be most efficient. 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    7 Sales Steps When Opening New Accounts

    Friday, June 29, 2012, 9:06 AM [General]

    I had occasion to make a sales call with one of my consulting clients to evaluate his work and see where I could contribute. My client is launching two new businesses,Cheap Mark Sanchez Jersey, a manufacturing company and a distribution company. He will be offering his product with the unique selling proposition: the premier product in quality-100% guaranteed; the lowest cost product in the market; and the same day delivery. These are powerful benefits, for sure. Can anyone turn him down? Maybe so if he does not follow the right sales steps. 3.) Learn about the suppliers to your prospect. Since your prospect is already purchasing in some manner a version of your offered products and services, you should investigate what he likes and dislikes about the current situation. Quality, delivery,Cheap Rams Jerseys, service, price, relationships, inventory, collections, volumes, other products and synergies or leverage are all topics of interest. 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Then, prove out the value and go to the next one; or revise the plan to encompass even more opportunties for the prospective client. The prospect we visited is using a similar product from other suppliers. We learned that the prospect also is outsourcing some work that could be brought in-house if he built up a little more volume use of the product. And, significantly, he had good relationships with a number of large customer accounts and enjoyed broad relationships with value added resellers of his products. My client was excited. Starting a new venture, he may have found his first large client; let us call him, Mr. Big Client. What sales steps do we follow to land the account? 2.) Learn about the customers of your prospect. As the dialogue continues,Cheap Trent Edwards Jersey, seek information about how the prospect provides his products and services to his end customer. What is his distribution method (sales agents, etc.)? What is valuable to his customer? 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    Is Fear of Selling Hurting Your Small Business

    Friday, June 29, 2012, 9:06 AM [General]

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    Decision Facilitation - Influencing the Offline Decisions

    Friday, June 29, 2012, 8:39 AM [General]

    Sales manages the solution placement end of the buying decision. It does a good job gathering data about needs,Cheap T.J. Ward Jersey, sharing data about products and solutions,Cheap Saints Jerseys, and creating trusting relationships. But what, exactly, does that mean? We'd like to think that the strength of our solution and our relationship management will rule the day. But given our 10% (or less) closing ratios,Cheap Leigh Bodden Jersey, we know that we're missing a piece and out of control far more frequently than we'd like to think. We've sat and waited while our customers figure this stuff out. This is where buyers go when we wait. But we don't have to wait. Figure out the rules and roles that need to buy in to change. Help your buyer think through the route they need to take through these issues. Once they figure out how to bring together the right people, manage the right issues that got them in the predicament to begin with, bend a few arms, and influence some of their bosses, they'll be able to buy. The Buying System Buyers live in a 'system' that is a culture, that maintains its status quo with every purchase, every hire, every rule, every initiative. Until or unless they can get buy in from all of the elements that touch the 'need' that your product can resolve - even if they have nothing whatsoever to do with need - and until or unless they can be assured that anything new will not upset their system, they will take no action. That means relationships with other departments need to be resolved, or old partners need to be thrown out of the picture. Since I suspect there is a good chance I was the person who first put those particular words together - especially in the sales field - I'd like to offer my definition. Once we take off our 'sales' hat, and recognize the necessity to lead buyers through the untangling of the junk they have to manage first, we can use our decision facilitation skills to help buyers manage change first. What happens when the guy from the other department shows up with his favorite vendor who can handle a portion of what you want to resolve? How 'bout that new initiative that proclaims no new vendors? What about the tech team that wants to do it on their own? Or the new director who wants to be involved with everything, and doesn't like your prospect? But it doesn't handle the offline issues that buyers have to manage before they can buy. They have to do this anyway - with you or without you. We sit and wait for them to do it anyway. We might as well help. Lately, I've heard a few folks using the term that I have been using for 20: decision facilitation. Unfortunately, it's not stuff we can control. On the face of it, it's stuff that has nothing to do with our solution. We've never been taught an additional set of skills to help buyers maneuver through the sorts of decisions around people and policies, rules or relationships, that only reside in their culture, and are often pretty personal in nature. Decision Facilitation There is actually a string of things that buyers need to address before they make a buying decision. I developed a decision facilitation model that I've named Buying Facilitation that leads the buyer (and their decision teams) through their path of unknowable stuff they need to address before they can choose a solution. But one huge caution: you'll never understand that relationship, or why that rule is there, or how that initiative is creating problems - so don't enter attempting to understand. Save that for sales. Your job is to do decision facilitation: facilitating the bringing together of all of the internal, offline elements that need to buy in to change so they can purchase your product. It is not a sales skill. But it is the precursor to your buyer making a buying decision. Mostly the stuff they need to figure out seems to have absolutely nothing to do with their need or our solution. It's in-fighting, or historic stuff that has been hanging around out of everyone's control. It is possible to facilitate the entire range of systems-based, internal, offline decisions that buyers need to make before they are able to make a purchase. Until there is buy-in from the relevant stakeholders, or the rules are changed, or the budget gets freed up, or the internal vendor realizes they don't have time, buyers will do nothing. 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 Carpe Diem

    Friday, June 29, 2012, 8:39 AM [General]

    The major concern is the revenue is required- nothing happens without a sale. Sellers need to find buyers,Cheap Todd Heap Jersey, opportunities and close sales. Sellers need to make their own luck. Selling professionalism simply need to seize the day and create new opportunities. Here are methods that will bring immediate assistance. The economy is truly getting better but requires some alteration in both thinking and actions. Sales professionals will need to work smarter not necessarily harder to obtain the commissions and gross revenues desired. However, being competitive requires being constantly in the field of play. 2. Continually maintain contact with clients. Those that do are 256% more competitive and profitable after a recession. The only method in a competitive economy to ensure customers acknowledge you is creating the necessary attraction. ©2010. Drew Stevens PhD. All Rights Reserved The world of selling is very precarious due to the recent recession. Sellers are having very difficult times remaining focused and motivated. Buyers still worry about budgets since their businesses too continue to struggle. 3. Send thank you notes and special reports to your customers and prospects. Adding additional value provides competitive differentiation. The notion is to create an array of possibilities that continue to keep you top mind with your economic buyer. 7. Stop associating with negative individuals and listening to the folly of others. If you are aggressive enough and you have strong desires you will do very well. Avoid negative people. 1. Call one more prospect per day. It is imperative in these hard times you push yourself to do more then your competitor. Making one or several additional calls will bring you closer to a yes. 5. There is a major issue with lead generation not enough sellers are successful at it and not enough individuals are doing the right things for it. Lead generation requires conducting an array of activities that attract suspected clients to you. The more networking you do the larger the amount of leads. Stop seeking help from Marketing or other departments,Cheap Scott Bernard Jersey, be aggressive and hunt your own destiny. Conduct research on 20 new accounts or buyers that have a need for the value you provide. 6. The best time to learn new techniques is when business has cooled. Even athletes return to foundational exercises to correct flaws. Seek out proper educational tools that aid with increasing your strengths! 4. Seek out more than one referral. Too many sales professionals never even ask for one referral. If clients are happy with your work they will gladly and willingly provide you with referrals. The best way to seek referrals is when you are first engaged with the client and they are in that emotional high. More importantly,Cheap Giants Jerseys, you want to ask when you are in the account, since this is the best time to be top of mind. 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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    Are You Insane Unique Sales Letters

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    There is NOTHING, I repeat NOTHING, more powerful than a well-written letter! By well-written I don't mean spelling, grammar, punctuation and all the things I seemed to have missed by quitting school at age 15. What I mean is a letter that connects with a PROSPECT at the soul. A letter that speaks the language of your prospect, not the corporate speak language that some Madison Avenue type THINKS your prospect speaks. And very possibly, NOT THE LANGUAGE YOU SPEAK! Always make your piece readable on three levels to accommodate the skimmer, the bobber and the studious. That is to say, for the skimmer: the headlines, underlines and captions alone MUST tell your story. The studious will read the whole thing, while the bobber will zone in on subheads of interest and ignore the rest. This type of connection and understanding of human nature, motivation and buying psychology is what separates a $500 sales letter writer from a $5,000 or even $15,000 dollar sales letter writer, with a corresponding increase in response. * Always write like you are writing to a friend. * Never use complicated language, keep it simple! * Avoid the overuse of superlative words. * Every headline and subhead MUST have maximum impact and interest to the reader's SELF INTEREST or curiosity! * Don't say what everyone else says; be different, ASTONISHINGLY DIFFERENT, if at all possible. * Paint a picture with your words and make the reader want to jump into that picture with you! * Engage the readers with a story; don't just give them the cold, hard,Cheap Julius Peppers Jersey, FACTS. It's that connection that makes your copy work and it's the lack of that connection that makes it fail, whether in a letter, brochure, postcard or Web site. Amazingly the most common mistake in marketing literature of all kinds is simply failing to provide clear action steps on what you want the prospect to do next! That was the headline of perhaps the greatest letter I ever penned, my famous "Insane" letter. This one page letter alone is responsible for over five million dollars in income but here's the REAL beauty of it. I have used the same letter for almost 15 years with the same staggering results in a number of different businesses from selling franchises in the karate industry, to software in the golf business. Well, there it is sports fans; how to connect with your prospects. Oh, I know that someone at the club will still sabotage your next brochure or letter with well-meaning corporate speak. But, at least, when you read it, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing in advance, why your results will be so predictably poor! Here are ten tips for connecting with your audience; check your copy to see how it rates: Always use visual, aural and feeling references to reach people of different information processing persuasions. (How many copywriters do you think even know this critical fact,Cheap Antrel Rolle Jersey, let alone use it? Exactly, not many but it's great little tricks like this that makes the difference.) The reason this letter has been so successful is simple, the concept and the copy resonates with the readers. The idea that doing the same thing again and again and yet expecting different results is, in fact,Cheap Donte Stallworth Jersey, INSANE! For example, if you were advertising Loch Lommond Golf Club in Scotland, you could say that the course was designed by noted player Tom Weiskof. A fact, but of little impact. However, if you say, Loch Lommond was very nearly the last course Tom Weiskof ever designed; you lead right into the story... While wandering around one morning in the gentle Scottish mist, while designing the course, Weiskof stepped up to his neck in quicksand and remained there for several hours before being discovered. Is there any wonder the 17th hole is so special for him? 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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    8 Reasons to Call on Past Clients to Grow Your Sales

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    You should go back and call on your old clients that you had. There are quite a few good reasons to do this. Do you ever go back and call on past clients? Sometimes,Cheap Cam Newton Jersey, clients end up leaving your organization or you don't call on them because they don't have a steady stream of sales for you,Cheap Jarret Johnson Jersey, or... there are lots of other reasons. 1. Potential new sales 2. It takes approximately 6 times as much work to get a new client 3. It takes approximately 6 times as much money to get a new client 4. You may now have something that the old client can buy 5. You may be able to leverage what you did for that client into a referral for other potential clients 6. You may get to reconnect with a good person 7. The person you were working with in the past may have a new role or someone has replaced them - creating a new "old" client to work with 8. You may actually realize why you don't do business with this person - some people you just can't work with So make it a habit or part of your monthly schedule to put some time aside to reconnect with past clients, you never know what might happen when you do. Make it a habit to keep in touch with past clients every few months to see how things are going. Your past client may have switched vendors and now realizes that the service or product you offered is better than what they are currently using. There are numerous sales stories where the sales person stayed in contact after losing a sale,Cheap Brandon Marshall Jersey, only to come in a swoop up the deal when everything else fell apart. 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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    A Summary of Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill for Salesp

    Friday, June 29, 2012, 8:39 AM [General]

    Along with recognizing the power of vision and goal setting, another key point in Think and Grow Rich rests on the close relationship between positive thinking and success in any area of life, be it personal or professional. Those who can keep the right attitude in the face of adversity are bound to succeed. Is that message any less relevant today? In other words, if you can see it - truly and fully in your mind's eye - then there's nothing to stop you from recognizing your dream. If you haven't read the book, what makes Think and Grow Rich so motivational isn't just the message that Napoleon Hill offers, but also the real-world examples that accompany it. Although they may seem a little dated to today's readers, the fact is that great men and women have been practicing these principles for a long time. While Andrew Carnegie may have been the most prominent example of a wealthy man putting his vision to work back in Napoleon Hill's day, it's just as true when we think of business giants like Warren Buffett and Bill Gates today. Often named as the "most inspirational book ever written,Cheap Kevin Boss Jersey,"Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill remains a cornerstone of motivational thinking in goal-setting seminars and exercises around the world. The main premise of the book is the idea that thoughts aren't just thoughts, but future actions and realities in the making. Think and Grow Rich would be a worthwhile and powerful read for just about anyone, but as an author and sales trainer I think it's an especially important book for salespeople and their managers,throwback Dennis Byrd Jersey, regardless of where they are in their career. That's because, when it comes to finding accounts and clients, few things are ever as important, at least in the long run, as having the right perspective. Until you can imagine yourself as a top-level producer, it's going to be extremely difficult to actually become one. Even more important is Napoleon Hill's advice on keeping the right attitude when things get tough. Every salesperson is going to run into a time when things just don't seem to be going their way: Prospects don't want to answer their calls,Cheap Ravens Jerseys, customers seem to want to negotiate for lower prices, and the economy isn't exactly full of good news. How you handle the setbacks will determine whether you can stay in the game and become a top producer or find yourself looking for a different line of work. Selling has always been a mental game, which is why I feel that Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill remains an important book for salespeople and sales managers, and probably will for many decades to come. If you are in charge of finding new customers for a living, go and check out a copy today. 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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    Rules of a Salesman

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    I just cannot believe the levels that some people stoop to. I have been in business for about 15 years in one capacity or another and I have witnessed some slimy actions but the last three years take the cake. A friend of mine was called by a company I used to work for and solicited to by Internet marketing yesterday, he told me of the conversation and it made me realize how fortunate I am to no longer be involved with that company. He asked me if he should proceed with this service because he knows what I used to do for a living in a related field and also that I worked for a company similar to the one soliciting him. This person is the perfect example of a family man down on his luck in a bad housing market. I asked him what this company was offering and he proceeded to tell me that they were promising a number of things that I knew they couldn't provide. I had no problem informing him that he would have a better chance letting some friends of mine at Mind Development build him a simple website and educate himself on basic SEO. It makes me ask myself why people feel the need to do business in such a shady manner. I have by no stretch of the imagination been perfect, I will paint a sales picture just like anyone,Bo Jackson raiders Jersey, but I won't outright lie to a customer. If a customer asks me a question that may lose a sale with an honest answer,Cheap Joe Klecko Jersey, I answer honestly and overcome the objection. Do I win every time, NO, but I sleep at night. What troubles me are the people who deceive people and lose no sleep over it. Whether you wear a suit or overalls, you can be a cheap slimy hustler all the same. I have been witness to a person drive up a price on a customer because they knew they were loyal and wouldn't shop around, I have heard people on a recording say "if I don't get anything out of this I won't be able to put food on my table" and then the sales rep runs their credit card,Cheap Cowboys Jerseys, and they know there is basically no chance of them getting anything that quickly. What ever happened to doing business in an ethical way? Do people not understand that if you treat people fairly then they will do business with you for the rest of your career? I can tell you this, the relationships I built in the finance industry and the ones I made in the security industry are strong ones that would give me their ear on any product. Do right by the people you do business with, because if you do, you will make ten times the sales you would from just selling that one person a product in a deceptive way. Do right by the people you do business with, they live with the same stresses and issues that u do for the most part. Make the sale because they have a need and you can provide an effective solution. Don't screw a trusting prospect because you only have $200 to hit goal, it will come back to haunt you. Never compromise you own principles to line someone else's pockets. Understand that being successful isn't only what your W2 says, it is what your conscience says as well. Bottom Line: 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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    Assumption - The Kiss of Death

    Friday, June 29, 2012, 8:38 AM [General]

    Be Direct: Scott could also say "I want to demonstrate how I can add value so that you would be comfortable doing business with me and my firm for your real estate needs. I'm open to working with you for the next 60 days so you can get a sense of where I add value for my clients. After that period, do you feel you'd have enough information to be able to make a decision about working together on a formal basis? So, what can you do about it? You cannot be angry at your clients for doing something that you didn't tell them wasn't OK. Never assume anything. In the above example, Scott assumed several things: 1) The client needed to see his work before making a decision; 2) If he gave a bunch of free advice, they would select his firm; and 3) Giving free advice and making introductions would strengthen his position with the client. There is a difference between demonstrating your expertise and giving away free consulting. If you go to a surgeon seeking her credentials, she might show you her degree, and perhaps even share with you a patient testimonial. However, when you go to her office considering cosmetic surgery,Cheap Antonio Brown Jersey, she is unlikely to polish your nails or perform a small procedure for free to demonstrate her abilities. If she did, would you feel more of less confident in her other services? Giving away free consulting and hoping for a contract rarely works out the way you hope it would. Instead, have direct communications to manage expectations, and be sure that you understand how they make decisions. These might help you become outrageously successful targeting and winning business. This is almost what Scott was doing. It is possible that in working so hard to convince his prospect of his expertise, he might have gotten them to think "why is this guy chasing us so tirelessly? He must really need the business." So, they probably like Scott, and may even want to send him some business. But, by giving everything away, he may have actually undermined his own agenda. Scott was thinking that by giving them valuable advice, he would earn their respect and business. Regrettably, not so much. Manage Expectations: Early in the relationship, Scott could say "I'm happy to offer some services on my nickel so you can get a sense of how we might work together. In short order, we'll know whether or not I might be able to help you. Within the next sixty days, would you feel comfortable telling me if you don't think we have a good fit? Scott thought about his strategy. His plan was to demonstrate all of his prowess to his client. He would offer advice,Cheap Nnamdi Asomugha Jersey, share the latest trends, and reach out to them to assist their business beyond the real estate transaction. Scott was convinced that he would establish himself as a trusted advisor, valued resource, and business and real estate expert. After a few months, everything appeared to be working when the client starting calling Scott for advice. They valued his input. After dozens of interactions, a half-dozen introductions, and eighteen months of free advice, the client finally made a real estate transaction. They signed a lease where the broker fee is $250,000. Not a bad day, huh? There is one problem, though. They did not use Scott for the transaction. What happened? Scott entered into this business relationship under a false pretense. Scott assumed that the client would be so enamored with and appreciative of his support and counsel,Cheap Vince Wilfork Jersey, that they would naturally do business with him. He introduced them to key strategic partners, referred them to companies that became paying customers, and provided sound guidance in their real estate pursuits. When the client executed the real estate transaction without him, Scott was annoyed and felt betrayed. But, did he have a right to feel that way? Discover Their Needs for Decisions: Giving free services is something Scott feels would matter to the client. How does he know? Scott could ask the client "What is the best way to help you learn enough about me and my firm to be comfortable making a "yes" or "no" decision about working together? Scott might have gotten input that could have better positioned himself for the sale. Scott is an accomplished real estate professional. He has closed individual deals that have put millions of dollars into his own pocket. He brings a tremendous amount of experience, expertise, and advice to his clients. He knows more about the inner workings of a real estate transaction than just about anyone on the planet. He has been courting a large client for the past eighteen months. 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 Like Vegas

    Friday, June 29, 2012, 8:38 AM [General]

    The only "free line" thing they really do in Vegas is booze while you're gambling. And we all know that's not free. Well, the Bellagio fountains are free to watch...but that only lasts two and a half minutes. Most sales techniques and processes are after thoughts. They are reactionary. Not a hotel or casino is built on the Las Vegas strip without careful planning. They consider ever nuance of attracting and keeping prospects. I went to Vegas recently, for Christmas. Yeah, I thought it was a little bizarre too. I'm used to roasting chestnuts by an open fire and assembling our annual family puzzle. But not this year. The Mandalay Aquarium...filled with sharks and other aquatic wonders, $15 per person. As always, I watched the sales in live action. And sales are as aggressive in Vegas as I've ever seen. Let's take a look at some of the amazing things they do to extract LOTS of money from you and me. This year we party! Carolina and I went during the week (note to self-ALWAYS go during the week) and stayed at the beautiful Mandalay Bay. Surprisingly affordable yet very upscale. Try the Burger Bar for a delicious custom burger! Think how you can create such enormous value that your prospect doesn't have to feel guilty about buying. How can eliminate the regret of a purchase? How do you create a lasting purchase experience? Your client should benefit from their purchase long after it was made. There is literally no buyer's remorse in Vegas. I wouldn't pay those prices for drinks or appetizers anywhere else. But in Vegas, "Whatever honey, we're in Vegas!" How can you engineer environments where your prospect is compelled to continue doing business with you? How do you create uncontested market space? For some incredible teaching on this concept, read Blue Ocean Strategy. The entire Las Vegas area is one massive, undulating entity. It may seem like multiple hotels and resorts. But truly they have created a massive ecosystem,Cheap T.J. Ward Jersey, intertwined and designed to keep you contained. In Vegas, the only option...is Vegas. We went out to Red Rock Canyon our last day there. It's a beautiful natural formation outside of town. Entrance fee $5. Couldn't really tell where the money went. Pretty much just rocks, dirt and grass. Give you a dazzling experience (There is hardly a thing to do in Vegas without spending money. They have engineered environments that are reliant on your monetary participation. Unless you sit around the hotel all day, you've got to keep spending-a lot! And they continually push the limits of this. I'm not condoning this. I think there are some degrading and dangerous things about this attitude. But there's a lesson to learn. If you want success like Vegas, consider these lessons. Think ahead. Plan. Engineer. Create. Your business will thank you. They trap you And to top it off, they treat everyone like a VIP. Playing on that ever so delicate sense of self-importance. As we walked down the strip on a chilly Christmas Eve, I was again amazed at the scale of these hotels. They have replicated the Eifel Tower, The Great Pyramids, the New York Skyline, the Roman civilization,Cheap Kenny Britt Jersey! And it seems so effortless! Everywhere you go your senses are engaged. Your eyes and ears are overwhelmed by lights and dinging. Fresh scents are pumped into the casinos constantly to mask the dank smell of broken dreams. Every seat, floor, bed, and pool feels extravagant. All these wonders are packed into a few dense miles. You can see all the wonders of the world without leaving the city! Most people live in average, cookie cutter environments. They walk on the Vegas Strip and are transformed into a world traveler,Cheap Austin Collie Jersey! What I still wonder...how on earth did they create a place where morals don't matter. And it's completely acceptable! "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas." Probably one of the more common phrases in the WORLD. Vegas gives you permission to be anyone you want, do anything you want, and (supposedly) not answer for any of it! Destroying buyer's remorse No one does it better. Except maybe Disneyland. The scale, the luxury, the energy of the Las Vegas strip is a life-changing experience. This isolation is a good (and bad) thing in a sales environment. The benefit is people keep spending with you. When their only option is to give you money, they usually will. On the bad side, it can be a turn off to many prospects. Continuous spending is exhausting. As much as people like to buy, nearly everyone hits a limit. Vegas is struggling because it costs so much to go. What can you do to engineer an unmatched buying experience? Most of your competitors are just average companies, doing average things. Can you create an environment that tantalizes your prospect? Engages all their senses? The more senses you engage, the easier your sale. No doubt everything that happens in Vegas is intentional and carefully planned. Vegas town's fathers (or maybe I should say "godfathers"), know exactly what they are doing. Some of the most brilliant marketers and salesmen have crafted the city. 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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    Buy Vs Build Approaches To Grow Your Sales

    Friday, June 29, 2012, 8:38 AM [General]

    in three distinct phases-the initiation phase, the transition phase, and the execution phase... Each phase requires a different size-and kind-of sales force, and represents a different stage in your production, marketing, and sales strategies."2 It is for just that reason that it is not only start-ups and small businesses who benefit from outsourcing with a reputable partner. Firms such as NuGrowth Solutions, who understand the science of sales force productivity, and have quantitative and qualitative systems in place to track your sales metrics and adjust accordingly, are perfectly positioned to identify process and recommend and execute additional lead generation activities and new sales approaches - wherever you are in your sales cycle. Buy Vs. Build? As Mark Leslie and Charles A. Holloway wrote in their Harvard Business Review article, The Sales Learning Curve, each phase of the sales cycle requires a different approach. "The way to shift the sales learning curve to the left, and reach the break-even point and profitability more quickly, is to track sales yield over time and adjust your go-to-market strategy as you move along the curve. That's because the sales learning process unfolds Partner Effectively You Will Know It is a Good Fit If 2. Leslie, Mark,Cheap Larry Fitzgerald Jersey, and Charles A. Holloway. "The Sales Learning Curve." The Harvard Business Review. (25 January 2011). Different Stages, Different Solutions Whatever the reason, there comes a time when "doing it the way we've always done it" is no longer effective. Either sales goals aren't being met, you are losing market share and missing opportunities, and business is growing slower than anticipated; or business is going well but you are in the enviable position of being faced with more growth potential than available resources. On the other hand, for those organizations who have a viable product or service yet don't want to divert current resources to explore new markets, see the value in leveraging outside perspective, want a definitive ROI, are in need of speed-to-market, or want to focus their time and efforts elsewhere in the business, outsourcing is a logical choice, no matter what stage of the sales cycle they are in. What to Ask Before You Outsource If you have a passion for product development and the operational expertise to run your business, but are constrained by current sales efforts or are trying to break into new markets, NuGrowth Solutions can help. We'll bring the people, the processes and the expertise to take your organization to new heights in customer acquisition. Once you have made the decision to outsource, it is important to remember that not all outsourced sales providers are created equally. Look for someone you can trust and are comfortable working with - someone with a track record for success, whose goals and values are aligned with your own. The determination whether to buy or build a sales force should be based on a thorough understanding of your true strengths and core skill sets; an honest assessment of current infrastructure capabilities and resource availability; and an analysis of how long it would take you to build the infrastructure, necessary to truly compete in your marketplace or break into a new one. Other critical decision factors include where your product or service fits in its adoption life cycle, whether or not you have a definable product and identifiable market, whether or not your sales problems are due to lack of demand (as opposed to lack of quality sales processes), and if you have the passion and the focus to drive ALL facets of your business without outside help. For organizations who have the available resources - a solid sales and CRM infrastructure, quantitative and qualitative sales metrics, sales management expertise, and a quality sales force large and flexible enough handle an additional workload; sales challenges can be effectively addressed from within the organization. Business is fluid. Markets change, needs change, new products are introduced,Marcus Allen chiefs Jersey, and others become obsolete. While some sales principles (such as integrity, courage, passion and empathy) will hold true for eternity, the systems which drive business growth and expansion are constantly evolving as are the people who make those systems effective. If you are interested in leveraging our team to increase revenue for your business, please give us a call. We'll show you how we can help. Benefits of Outsourcing Your Sales In his book Strategic Outsourcing: A Structured Approach, Maurice F. Greaver II writes that, among other things, outsourcing enables organizations to enhance their effectiveness, increase their flexibility, obtain expertise and technologies that might not otherwise be available, and acquire innovative ideas. 1 Not All Are Created Equally Outsourcing some, or all of your sales and lead generation functions can be an effective solution. 1. Greaver II, Maurice F. Strategic Outsourcing: A Structured Approach. New York: AMACOM, 1999. Cost effectiveness and efficiency: Significant infrastructure, training, systems and management expertise are required to build a successful sales organization. Putting all the pieces in place is a large undertaking and may not see ROI for quite some time. By outsourcing with an expert who has the systems in place, you can hit the ground running, whether with a new business, a new product or a new territory.If you have the systems in place, it is all about opportunity cost. What could you be doing if you didn't have to dedicate your time and energy to building a pipeline? A broader perspective: "Third party objectivity will always bring a new perspective," said Greg Tillar, CEO of NuGrowth Solutions, "The beautiful thing about NuGrowth is we don't bring baggage to a relationship. In fact we dream about what is possible. We hire that way, we train that way and continue to embrace the concept that an individual and an organization can change an industry." Focus and Specialization: A lot can be said for the fact that when you buy a sales team, you get just that - a team, from management on down, who is focused entirely on producing actionable, quality leads for your pipeline, acquiring new clients, and perfecting the processes necessary to do so. Time Management:By delegating sales and marketing activities to a competent partner you will gain more time to devote to other critical areas of your business. 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    Boost Your Bottom Line With Candy Machines

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    Lollipop Vending Machines Nothing is more disappointing than inserting a coin into a machine thinking you're getting genuine M&M's, only to discover that you get a "generic" brand instead. There really is a difference between candies,Cheap T.J. Ward Jersey, and sometimes going cheap will backfire: give your customers quality and they'll continue to feed your machines. Candy machines and gumball machines have been proven money-makers through the years in just about any setting, and because they are a nostalgic reminder of our childhoods they will continue being popular for years to come. Fill Machines With Quality Candy Now, here's something different. Studies show that vending machines that sell "unusual" types of candies such as lollipops actually outsell traditional gumball machines four to one! Everyone likes to lick their troubles away with lollipops, and having them in a convenient candy station is such an unexpected treat that the machine is sure to attract a lot of attention. We all remember putting pennies or nickels into candy machines when we were kids and hearing the fistful of gum balls or sour candies fall and hit the back of the metal dispenser: there was nothing quite like lifting that door, letting the goodies fall into our open palm,Cheap Barry Sanders Jersey, then checking out our stash to see what colors and flavors we got! Nothing has changed over the years: people of all ages still love to spend their spare change on candy machines, and they can really be lucrative addition to any business. Here are some fun ways to boost your business's bottom line and please your customers with candy machines. If you really want your candy machines to be a serious money-maker,Cheap Roger Staubach Jersey, put up a rack or two instead of single dispensers. By offering a wide variety of candy products, you'll be appealing to a broader range of sweet tooth preferences and attract more customers. Offer a Variety 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 Power of Storytelling While Cold Calling for Sales

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