Quick – how many Zoom calls have you been on today? (Or MS Teams, Google Hangouts, GoTo Meeting, or any of the other video call programs for that matter.) Video calls have exploded due to COVID-19 and remote workers. Make sure you Read More
COVID-19 has turned the majority of our workspaces into remote offices. And while some teams are adapting to this quickly, others aren’t handling this change all that well. In my sales training, I’ve been working with remote sales teams for years. If Read More
As sales professionals, talking is a big part of what we do. We all have a pitch, a sales sheet and demos. But also consider that 86% of buyers report that they’d rather go to the dentist than talk to a sales Read More
It’s week two of 2020! And time for Part Two of 20 Ideas for 2020 Niche Revenue! (Did you catch Part One last week with Ad Sales and Event Revenue ideas?) There is room for ALL of these ideas in your 2020 Read More
Happy New Year, Niche peeps! Let’s talk resolutions – reasonable, revenue-generating, growth-driving resolutions. No “lose 20 pounds by February 1st” madness here. January is traditionally the time to start fresh, but most of us are already working on spring magazine issues and Read More
Listen more to sell more. It’s a premise that sounds so simple. And while most salespeople will tell you they’re really good listeners, I’ve sat in a number of calls, and I know that’s not actually the case. Here are 10 key Read More
Winning the Daytona 500 is just one stop on your quest to auto racing greatness. It’s more than going fast. It requires a plan. Race crews test and create a unique plan for each race and race track. As I travel Read More
January 1st is a fresh start date for most folks. But for me, fall always signals that “new beginnings” feeling. I may not have a new Star Wars lunch box anymore… But my pencils are sharpened, and I’m ready to take notes Read More
People say there is power in the words you use, so I did a little research into the most potent power words to suggest in my media sales training. I looked for words that evoke emotion; words that show proven power in Read More
… And You’re Not Taking It. Sales. Selling. Not for everybody. Thick skin required. Every sales rep has their tricks – the little things they do that gives them an edge over others. But the big secret may actually be time, Read More
