Sales Tips

Every industry has its legends — people that have pushed boundaries and elevated their respective field with their talent. In Sales, these thought leaders have not only revolutionized the way that salespeople interact with and engage their customers. They’ve also changed the way the world thinks about sales. The Sales Hall of Fame honors the most distinguished voices in Sales — individuals who continue to inspire us with cutting-edge insights and intellectual influence. Their innovations and business-defining achievements have blazed new trails in one of the most lucrative, dynamic, and constantly-evolving industries in the world.

What weird and uncertain times we are in! Especially for field salespeople. The pros who live for the road, popping in on clients, building on relationships, closing deals. Being trapped at home can truly feel like a cruel and unusual punishment. But things are different now. Our world is shifting. It is not business as usual. People are afraid. Afraid of getting sick, losing money in their retirement, not having enough to eat, not being able to pay their mortgage, spending money, etc.      It’s times like these in which even the most committed sales professionals might think: “I…

In any company, the sales and marketing teams are the most important players when it comes to getting more customers and closing more deals. So, it’s important to ensure both teams can work together to successfully push customers through the sales funnel. However, the sad reality is that many marketing and sales teams fail to maintain a healthy relationship and often have communication problems. And guess what? This doesn’t benefit anyone. So what’s the solution?  Companies need to bridge the gap between their marketing and sales teams. Good communication between these two entities will help create a powerful brand and…

Sales meetings are extremely important for every business, regardless of the industry.  In these meetings, the sales department finds ways to improve its operations to reach the company’s goals. Managers generally use these meetings to ensure that the whole team is on the same page and that reps have all the tools they need to reach their quota.  However, sales team meetings often lack direction and purpose. They are usually scheduled at bad times and take too much time away from what sales reps should be focusing on - finding new prospects, meeting with clients and closing deals.  Therefore, it is…