There is a caveat to this title. Let’s examine that … Back in the 80’s, I was the sales manager for a local office equipment company. They had a policy that, if you were under a maintenance agreement and we were not able to respond within 24 hours, you would receive a $25 credit to
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
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
Here I am, pushing 70, and I find myself at yet another crossroad. How much and how long I want to work has been a question for the last 15 plus years and … I’m still at it. The fact is, I like working and it’s one of the ways that I fund my toy
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”.
I happen to be certified in DISC which is a study of observed human behaviors. A DISC profile is generally created based on a respondent completing an assessment, answering a series of questions, about themselves. A profile can tell you a lot about yourself and about other people. It can be used for … Self
