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Social media’s continued growth indicates it has passed the “fad” stage and is now a fixture in the marketing landscape. Some B2B sales organizations have been slow to develop social marketing strategies, and rightfully suspect the call of some gurus to abandon traditional outbound sales tactics. While social marketing enjoys certain benefits over traditional outbound … How to Use Social Media in Your Consultative Sales Process

Executive sales training is needed for anyone selling to the C-suite, especially when the product or service is a highly complex, large-ticket solution with a much longer runway in getting each sale closed and fulfilled. In this high-stakes sales niche, consultative selling works very well due to its focus on asking questions and allowing the … Effective Questioning to Discover the Highest Needs

Successful companies share one secret – their ability to retain their customers. Instead of looking at each transaction as a one and done experience, they focus instead on building lasting relationships with their clients. With just a few simple changes to your sales process management strategy, you can take advantage of the benefits of high … Sales Training Skills: Customer Retention Secrets

Selling to C-level executives is a high-stakes, competitive endeavor that can provide years of revenue for a company and a lucrative stream of commissions to salespeople skilled enough to master this arena. The difference between selling to a typical corporate buyer and a corporate executive is that the buyer is usually trying to protect their … High-Dollar Sales – How to Sell to C-Level Executives

Marketers have always sought every advantage possible in order to drive buying behavior, including studying psychology and attempting to apply that knowledge to sales training and development. One misfire in the past was the notorious subliminal marketing fad of the 1960s and 1970s, where hidden messages were placed in print, TV and theatrical ads in … Neuromarketing and the Mindset of Top Salespeople

Social networking keeps growing, and despite Facebook’s recent spotty IPO, businesses continue to flock to it and other platforms to extend their marketing efforts and engage on a deeper level with their prospects. The king of social media for B2B professionals, however, is not Facebook, but LinkedIn, which proves especially popular with recruiters and job … How to Become a LinkedIn Rockstar and Grow Your Business

One item that salespeople need to appreciate more than professionals in other careers is the value of a good first impression. Although stereotypes can be considered a negative thing, the truth is that in practical life we are all judged by others within seconds, even if unconsciously, as to our background, trustworthiness, and professionalism simply … Sales Training Skills – Make a Positive First Impression (and More Money!)

Looking for an easy way to grow your business? Want leads that are already informed about your company and ready to buy? Look no further than the power of referrals. In today’s competitive business world, you need every edge you can get and having prior customers recommend your product or services will provide you with … Sales Training Skills – Growing Your Business by Referrals

Salespeople are in the fortunate position of being almost fully in control of their earning power. While external factors, such as a recession, competitors, and government regulations do of course play their parts, in reality fortunes are made in sales even when those conditions are present. The difference in those that make the big money, … How to Make More Money Using a Formal Sales Process

One of the first things you will learn as a sales person is the power of consultative selling. Unlike other types of selling, this method relies on providing solutions and acting as a trusted consultant to your client. Once you’ve developed this kind of relationship, the selling portion of the process becomes very easy, in … Sales Training Skills: Become the Problem Solver