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Do You Remember The Good Old Days of Rejection?

Rejection isn’t what it used to be. In the old days, you could call or visit a prospect and he or she would say, “I’m not interested.” It stung a little, partly because it seemed so final, and perhaps you hadn’t even started your presentation.

When the Seller is Ready, A Buyer Will Appear!

One of the cool things about having started my sales career in my teens is now being able to look back upon decades of ups and downs, big and small sales, hits and misses, and miscellaneous windfalls and shortfalls. What are the enduring truths, the bedrock conclusions that I can offer?

What A Difference ONE WORD Makes!

Selling isn’t a game of inches, like football. It is a game of words and symbols. And just as one inch can mean the difference between a crucial first down or touchdown, a victory or defeat, one word can determine whether a seller earns or blows a sale.

Do You Know How to Start a Successful Business?

You probably already know the dismal statistics about how many new businesses fail within the first year. Do not let those statistics discourage you if you really are an entrepreneur and want to start your own business. Poor planning is one of the reasons for failure, but you can make up your mind to plan [...]

Warrior-Salespeople Always Go For The One-Call-Close!

Fear wears many masks. But if you are a warrior-salesperson, as I think we should all aspire to become, you have to relentlessly unmask this foe. If you don’t you’ll not only dwell forever in the gray-toned world of the timid, but you’ll let a lot of vivid and vital opportunities slip through your fingers.