Customer Love Launching!

Customer Love Launching!

I know February is a short month, but wow did it go quickly.  I participated in the Customer Love Challenge and the pace was hectic, but exciting.  Congratulations to those who are launching today!  I’m doing a delayed launch – not quite ready for prime time yet but I didn’t want that to stop me [...]

Sales Rx – Monday Morning Sales Meetings That Aren’t A Waste Of Time

  I spent about 16 years in corporate sales and I loved it.  I had wonderful clients, worked for a great company that let me do what I love.  My way.  I was evaluated and measured by my results at the end of each month.  It was perfect for me.   As the company grew, so did [...]

5 Sales Basics To Make It All So Much Easier

     I was recently asked to provide some assistance to someone who was just starting a sales career.  They asked for the “secrets” to be a huge, smashing success.    Without knowing in depth everything about her past accomplishments or her individual strengths, I thought a few sales “basics” would be just the thing to get [...]

Coming Soon: Back to Business Boot Camp

Coming Soon: Back to Business Boot Camp

  
I mentioned in another post that I’m in an exercise class that’s “boot-camp” style.  The goal is to really push yourself physically, and see results quickly.  It’s also meant to be diverse and mix things up so you are always working different muscles, balance, flexibility and core strength all at once.  
  It’s hard.  But I love [...]

9 Sales Myths You Have To Ignore!

9 Sales Myths You Have To Ignore!

Like any industry or profession – there are certain stereotypes and assumptions.  Jocks aren’t too bright, accountants are dull, programmers are nerds,actresses are bimbos and doctors are benevolent.  There can be a kernel of truth; let’s face it these misconceptions start somewhere.
Salespeople and the sales and marketing industry are no different.   I’ve identified 9 “myths” or misconceptions [...]

Is Selling Time On Your Calendar Or Just On Your To Do List?

Is Selling Time On Your Calendar Or Just On Your To Do List?

SoundAdvice Sales Rx:
I often use time on Sunday’s to look forward to the week ahead. You know, plan ahead and make sure I have things like paying bills and sending invoices all done. One thing that I also schedule is sales time.
Income Producing Activity. It’s easy to get busy doing lots of other things. Important [...]

Help!  I Need Your Sales Story

Help! I Need Your Sales Story

 
 
 I love sales.  And moving.  And beets.  I know that makes me a little strange.  I have been involved in sales of some type since 1989 (i started very young) and for the first few years I seriously couldn’t understand why everyone didn’t want my job.  I was a B2B rep for a computer supplies company, commission [...]