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Is Cold Calling Really Dead?

Is Cold Calling Really Dead?

I see lots of articles and posts suggesting that cold calling is dead…. But is it really? Has it joined the techniques of sending faxes and advertising in printed trade directories in the graveyard of long expired marketing techniques? When the vast majority of...
The 5 Best Sales Techniques We Should All Use

The 5 Best Sales Techniques We Should All Use

As salespeople we all have a variety of tools and tactics at our disposal. Some are more industry-specific — ones that are strictly applicable to particular products and services. Others might only apply to certain sales methodologies but sales techniques aren’t...
What To Do When You’re Not Making Any Sales

What To Do When You’re Not Making Any Sales

It’s every salesperson’s nightmare. You love your company and you understand and believe in its purpose. You’re working hard and you understand your industry. You’ve read all your company and product literature. You’ve listened to other people’s...
How To Approach A Prospect For The First Time

How To Approach A Prospect For The First Time

There’s a never ending debate in the sales community; When making an initial approach to a new prospect, should this be done by phone or email? Making an initial impression is crucial, not least because you’re trying to build trust, demonstrate your value, uncover...
“Sell Me This Pen”

“Sell Me This Pen”

“Sell me this pen” is arguably the most well known sales one-liner in history. It’s a favourite for sales job interviews and there’s a reason for that …. it’s a really effective way pf assessing the sales approach of each candidate...