Fail Forward

I consider myself to be a student of history. I have an AA in History, my maternal grandfather was a university history professor, and I live on a diet of historical documentaries. The History Channel’s “The Men Who Built …”, and its offshoots, provide eye opening examples of men and women who have failed at

On Persistence

Many salespeople have an earned reputation of giving up too easily. This might occur during prospecting and then roll all the way through to the conclusion of the deal. I’ve been guilty of this as well. However, I still remember one specific deal. It was only a few thousand dollars, a set of sign letters

The “BBD” in Sales

I have read literally a ton of articles lately about the latest evolutions in selling. Changes in buyer behaviors. Changes in how we sell. Changes in technology that affect both the buyer and the seller. How to make selling easier while at the same time more effective and efficient. Everyone is looking for the “BBD”.