Oops! Tammy Jones’ Inbound Quote Requests Got Lost

Oops! Tammy Jones’ Inbound Quote Requests Got Lost

Tammy Jones owns a trash hauling company that generates tons of inbound quote requests. When Tammy got 2 calls from customers saying no one responded to their inbound quote request, Tammy was mad.  She called in her team and demanded an answer. She learned that 12% of...
3 Tips to Help You Close More Sales

3 Tips to Help You Close More Sales

As an owner or VP of Sales, your watchful eyes and sales processes are keys to success. You have to close your own sales, guide sales reps, and know whether you are on track. Your purpose is to exceed your sales goals. As a sales leader, how do you: Track your sales...
Now I LOVE My CRM’s Secret Sauce

Now I LOVE My CRM’s Secret Sauce

How can someone LOVE their CRM? First, there are reasons to hate CRMs. Some are too limited, promise the world but deliver headaches and no support. Others are complicated and hard to use.   CRMs come in all sizes and 3 broad levels:   Electronic rolodex...
“I Used to Hate CRMs”

“I Used to Hate CRMs”

“Oh yeah, I hated CRMs” said so many of our clients. While funny, it is a recurring theme. So many prospects focus on what if it fails. Others focus on what if it succeeds and builds revenue.    Many clients confess to resisting their consultants and sales teams...
“I Hate CRMs”

“I Hate CRMs”

  “I hate CRMs” said the administrator to Ellen Stein, the owner of ESO, a specialized consulting firm. John Rizzo, the administrator, had worked for Ellen for 7 years. “How can I possibly track my leads and stay organized?” asked Ellen. “I’ll keep everything...
Are You at the Top of Your Client’s Relationship Ladder

Are You at the Top of Your Client’s Relationship Ladder

As VP of Sales, how often do your salespeople contact assigned clients? How do you know? Touching clients and prospects on a consistent basis makes you more than a commodity, builds loyalty, and long-term profits.   Client or Prospect Focus   What percentage...