-Stephen Covey
As we approach what is typically “performance review season” many high performers are faced with two seemingly competing inner voices:
It’s not a false dichotomy. You should be grateful. And you should also continue to build your career, even if seemingly nothing this year went “according to plan.” Here are five tips for climbing the ladder, even if your ladder seems to be resting on quicksand. >>> READ MORE
Amongst your sales efforts, don’t forget to grow your current accounts! Client acquisition and finding new prospects are, of course, alluring.
It’s what often immediately comes to most people’s minds when the word “sales” comes up in conversation.
But, not only is it easier to sell within an existing account than it is to someone you don’t know, but unless your organization is retaining clients at a good rate, you’re simply creating a revolving door of new clients coming in as current one's exit!
Let’s then, discuss the “often ignored” part of selling—your existing customers! >>> READ MORE
Although this still rings true to a certain extent, it is not as if you can ask any old question and get the results you’re looking for. You have to ask the right questions, and you have to ask them in the right order.
And, believe it or not, when you master this method, you can find the answers you need without even asking questions at all. >>> READ MORE
It has become increasingly apparent that company culture is an important factor for jobseekers and plays an important role in retaining your superstar employees.
With this in mind, organizations are looking to define their core values and ensure that they are lived out in every corner of the business. What many organizations overlook is that this is just the first step in building and sustaining a culture that attracts and retains stellar performers. >>> READ MORE
My coaching client Daniel asked me, “Bill, are you a Hunter or a Farmer? Do you constantly prospect for new business, or do you focus on the clients you currently have?”
I replied, “I’m more of a Trapper. I like to apply the principles of value-centered marketing, so people see me as a resource and come to me for further assistance.” However, even though I take on this persona, it’s still essential to understand how different salespeople like to work. This post will explain the difference between the hunter and farmer sales persona and how they take on sales activity. >>>READ MORE
A productive, successful sales conversation must convey immediate and contextual relevance and value to both parties for it to continue. For modern buyers, it’s vital they receive the right information at the right time in order to continue confidently through their own buying journey.
For B2B salespeople, finding a way to cut through the noise, and deliver that expected timely engagement with the right level of insight, is the answer to driving new business. >>>READ MORE
Don’t miss another episode of the Improving Sales Performance series where Managing Partner Matt Sunshine speaks with thought leaders, experts, and industry gurus, who share their insight, tips, and knowledge on various topics that help companies improve sales performance.
Improving Sales Performance: Sales Enablement
Improving Sales Performance: Sales Calendars and Sales Planning
Improving Sales Performance: Create a Winning Company Culture
Improving Sales Performance: Business Performance and Culture
Improving Sales Performance: From Team Engagement to Overall Performance
Improving Sales Performance: Exploring the IMPACT Sales Leadership System
Improving Sales Performance: Consultant Roundtable
Improving Sales Performance: Sales Leadership and Performance
Improving Sales Performance: Executive Leadership Tips for Building a Successful Sales Culture
Improving Sales Performance: Targeting a Vertical Market
Improving Sales Performance: Target Drives That Improve Revenue Performance
Improving Sales Performance: Running Effective Sales Meetings in a Work-From-Home Environment
Improving Sales Performance | Media Sales Report | Report Analysis and Industry Outlook
Improving Sales Performance| Media Sales Report | Effects of COVID-19 on the Media Sales Industry
Improving Sales Performance | Media Sales Report | Sales Department Structure: Size and Compensation
Improving Sales Performance | Media Sales Report | Hiring and Talent
Improving Sales Performance | Media Sales Report | Sales Training and Development
Improving Sales Performance | Media Sales Report | Sales Process
Improving Sales Performance | Media Sales Report | Sales Enablement
Improving Sales Performance | Media Sales Report | Company Culture and Employee Engagement
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