Are You Risking the Relationship for the Sale – And then Losing the Sale Anyways?
Losing a sale can be disheartening, especially if you lose it for reasons you aren’t even aware of.Traditional selling approaches tell us that sales are usually lost because of some element — price, features, benefits — having to do with our product...
Do You Have To Be Aggressive To Be A Sales Superstar?
A few weeks ago I was onsite at a company that had hired me to train their sales team on how to stop using traditional selling and start using the Unlock The Game trust-based selling approach. After one coaching session, one member of the sales team came up to me and...
How to Remove Sales Pressure from Selling
Sales pressure is a mighty obstacle. It comes in all shapes, sizes, and flavors. Beginning any conversation with the anticipation of a sale puts the whole conversation under pressure. This doesn’t normally create great results. It usually triggers pressure,...
How to Shift Away From The Traditional Sales Mindset
Can’t you tell when somebody wants something from you? I certainly can. And it usually feels inconvenient and intrusive. So you can understand, then, why potential clients will often run for cover when they can sense your initial sales contact is for the sole purpose...
