by Phil Sayers | Jul 8, 2019 | News, Uncategorized
Who’s more likely to make a mistake: The new sales person who’s never sold before, or the experienced sales person who’s been on the front lines for years? The reality is, they’re both going to make mistakes. Experienced salespeople simply make...
by Phil Sayers | Jun 10, 2019 | News, Uncategorized
“Thanks for your consideration.” In sales, those words are effectively a white flag. They signal a competitor has won the business, and it’s time for you to pack it up and head home. But before you call it a day or ask them what you did wrong,...
by Phil Sayers | May 13, 2019 | News, Uncategorized
Anyone can set goals…. You can commit to selling more than anyone on your team, bringing in a major client, or doubling your conversion rate. But meeting your goal is far harder. What are the chances you’ll actually outperform all your peers without an effective...
by Phil Sayers | Apr 15, 2019 | News, Uncategorized
Let’s be honest….. Most sales people talk too much. Sometimes it’s caused by nerves, sometime it’s outright fear, other times it’s down to inexperience, or just the belief that if they stop talking the prospect will say “Not interested” and hang up. Often, when I...
by Phil Sayers | Feb 4, 2019 | News, Uncategorized
When a deal stalls, it’s tempting for the salesperson to unknowingly put themselves first. We’ve all been guilty of it at one time or another. You might repeat the close, not so subtly threaten the prospect with an expiring discount, or roll several...