The Path to Extreme Competence
Many salespeople just "wing it" when talking to clients. They think a little product knowledge and a decent personality are all it takes to win clients and close sales. And
No Secrets = No Value in Business
Show me a business that has no secrets and I'll show you a business that has no value. Over the years, I've taken some heat for our brand Topsecrets.com and for
What Are You Telling the Market about Yourself?
What are you currently telling the market about what you do and how you do it? Do you talk about service? Do you talk about professionalism? Do you talk about
Rejection in Sales: Don’t Take it Personally
Rejection in sales comes with the territory. When you're trying to sell something, people will often say no. They'll tell you they don't need it, don't want it, can't use
5 Elements of an Effective Sales Procedure
Last week we discussed how a sales procedure is a series of steps or actions that are taken in a certain way, in a specific order, to ensure the best
8 Success Procedures You Need in Business
Success procedures are critical in business. When I'm consulting clients, I frequently quote the line "failure is not an option" from the movie Apollo 13. It's a mindset worth adopting.
Goal Setting vs. Goal Achievement
Some people have trouble achieving because they've never really outlined their goals and when you fail to define what you want, it's nearly impossible to get it. But maybe you
St. Patrick Driving the Snakes Out
Happy St.Patrick’s Day! This morning, I woke up, jumped on the treadmill and thought about the story of St. Patrick driving the snakes out of Ireland. And it made me
How are You at Selling Remotely?
How are you at selling remotely? Are you okay with the idea of selling less in person and selling more via phone, email, and text? And if not, what's that