Gamify Your CRM for Success

Gamify Your CRM for Success

How can you make your CRM fun to use? Whether you are a solopreneur or VP of Sales, you are more likely to get the team on board when it is fun to use the CRM.  Who Likes a CRM? Many salespeople shudder when you mention CRMs. They think drudgery; it’s another system...
More Sales Less Fatigue

More Sales Less Fatigue

Charlie Winston owns a residential cleaning service. She has 15 crews serving 5 zip codes, 5 sales reps, and she was frustrated. She needed to be everywhere at once and hated missing commitments. Yet, sales were flat for 2 years. Follow Up Fatigue Blocks Sales Charlie...
Are You and Your Buyers Compatible

Are You and Your Buyers Compatible

What makes you compatible with a prospective buyer? Isn’t it likely that a buyer will buy from a seller with whom the buyer is compatible, comfortable, and trusting? Yes, your price has to be sharp. Though, it’s likely you’ll be told what price you need to hit when...
Converting Common Interests into Sales

Converting Common Interests into Sales

What happens when you meet a salesperson who doesn’t stop talking? Does it make a good impression? I doubt it. Most likely, you are turned off.  In two recent blogs, we focused on the: Best opening question to ask when meeting someone for the first time, and  Power of...
Common Interests Lead to Sales – Part 2

Common Interests Lead to Sales – Part 2

In our last blog, we highlighted the best opening question to ask when meeting someone for the first time at a business event. That first impression is lasting so your “opening line” is paramount. Why Buy From You? Tough question! What differentiates you from your...
Common Interests Lead to Sales

Common Interests Lead to Sales

What is your opening question when you meet someone for the first time at a business networking event? Is it: What do you do for a living? What do you like to do when you are not working? Question two gets big smiles and bright eyes! Question one gets short answers....