Keys To Sales Success for a Young Salesperson

I was talking last week with a young salesperson and he asked me early on in the conversation a really intelligent question — he said, What are the traits that lead most to sales success? I told him 4 things. #1- Be enthusiastic. if you can bring energy and...

The Power of Gratitude in The Selling Profession

The Power of Gratitude in The Selling Profession I held this piece back until today, so that it gets to you on Thanksgiving. Because for those of us who sell for a living, there is so much to be grateful for. Gratitude is the feeling of conscious appreciation for what...

Your Voicemail Message Matters

The average response rate to voicemails is just 4.8%. (Source ZoomInfo) Less than 5% of prospects on average call salespeople back. However, the issue isn’t usually the prospect. It’s the salesperson. It’s what they say. It’s how they say it. Well crafted...

Chase the Nos. Enjoy the Yeses!

I’ve been thinking and talking a lot about rejection lately. So many people are uncomfortable hearing “no” from customers. This makes sense, of course. Who likes to be rejected? Here’s the thing though: the no’s get us to the yeses. Without them, we do not get to yes....