Through our blog posts, we are looking to share not only the value that interim and fractional sales leaders bring to an organization. We also cover a variety of topics and share our experiences, all of which are part of the “day-in-a-life” of a sales professional.
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In a world where every start-up business wants to quickly expand and leave a mark on the world, the obvious question is how to do this successfully. For most businesses, it does start with building out a global sales team; Taking the service or product developed in one part of the world and selling it in another.
Read MoreThe Peter Principle is a real phenomenon that can have negative effects on businesses if not addressed properly. Employers should be careful when promoting employees, ensuring that they are prepared for their new role and monitoring their performance closely.
Read MoreJennifer had her eye on the clock, trying to meet the company expectations. She was worried about her own bills. What she wanted to do was get them their product and move on.
Read MoreSalespeople have been trained to persuade, convince and even cajole buyers into making a purchase. However, I think a new paradigm should be looked at. Instead of trying to sell, focus on helping buyers to buy.
Read MoreIn conversations with seasoned sales executives about their experience is scaling companies, I reflected on the distinctions of "leadership" and "management" in leading sales teams. Can the same person be both a sale leader and a manager? Even though the terms are often used interchangeably, they do have distinct roles and responsibilities.
Read MoreIn enterprise sales, the art of follow-up is a key ingredient to closing deals and building long-lasting relationships with clients. Following up -- in the "right way" -- can go a long way in helping you stay top of mind, showing your commitment to your client's success, and demonstrating your value as a trusted partner.
Read MoreIn the world of enterprise sales, the waiting game is an all too familiar phenomenon -- those long and often frustrating periods of time that sales professionals spend waiting for prospects to make a decision. These waiting periods can drag on for weeks, months, or even years - for large deals.
Read More… put a process in place that ensures that the GM sees every review and personally calls every customer that has had a negative experience. The conversation would start with an apology (“I am very sorry for your experience …”) and gratitude (“Thank you for letting us know …”).
Read MoreI have gone through two economic downturns, the burst of the dot-com bubble in 2000 and the financial crisis in 2008. So, what are my top tips or hacks for managing your sales pipeline in an uncertain economic environment?
Read MoreI never spent any time in D2C sales. As a consumer, though, I have experience, and I find some aspects appalling, others irritating, and a few fascinating. Since direct-to-consumer sales is a business model based on the sale of products to the end customer without intermediaries, I get to interact directly with the producer or manufacturer, either in person or through their own eCommerce channel.
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