Selling through a downturn: Ready or not, here it comes

Selling through a downturn: Ready or not, here it comes

Ready or not, here it comes. Whether it appears justified or logical unfortunately doesn’t matter. Things have tightened up quickly. Is it actually a downturn? Could this spark the start of a recession? Could it be even worse? On the other hand, could it be over...
How not to sell like the World Health Organization

How not to sell like the World Health Organization

“Coronavirus is a threat, not because of what we’ve seen already, but because of the uncertainty around it. As of yet, we don’t have a vaccine and don’t have over-the-counter medications to fight it. Be vigilant. Wash your hands. If...
Transparency with Context: How Your Negatives Sell

Transparency with Context: How Your Negatives Sell

Breaking news: Amazon made a mistake. Before I explain, let’s start with this question: Has a 1-star review on a product ever driven you to actually buy the product? It just happened to me. I was evaluating a piece of software, and the 1-star review that did it...
When you see a stat, ask “why is that?”

When you see a stat, ask “why is that?”

“Stop, drop and roll.” “Click it or ticket.” And my horrifically cheesy new one: “When you see a stat, ask “why is that?” But hey, when it’s important, cheesy prevails. So let’s practice this new one. How do you...
You might be an old-school sales leader if…

You might be an old-school sales leader if…

If you believe your employees are leaving because you’re not paying enough, your problem-ship probably left the dock long ago, and you missed it. Had a fun discussion while teaching a sales leadership workshop in Dallas yesterday. It’s rare when everyone agrees on...