Old journal entry of mine just said:“COFFEE.”All caps. Nothing else. Because sometimes, that’s all that needs to be said. It’s not just caffeine (don’t get me wrong… it is about the caffeine, but not only that). It’s a ritual. A…
“I’m still trying to figure out how to be like Steve Jobs and “go invent tomorrow rather than worrying about what happened yesterday.”How about you?” Inside sales has a short memory… and a shorter attention span. One bad call can…
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “You’re only as good as your last sale?” It’s true—but not because you’re stuck in a loop of hitting numbers. It’s because you are your best asset! And just like any great investment, you’ve…
I was never truly The Happy Sales Manager so I found Gretchen Gordon’s book VERY intriguing! Whether you’re a rookie manager trying to find your footing or a seasoned pro feeling the burnout, this book’s got your back. Let’s dive…
Today’s tip on improving your sales results is to leverage BURSTfocus® techniques for LISTENING in your sales conversations. Paying attention will skyrocket your success! Listening takes mental effort and attention. Let’s face it, that is HARD WORK. So this week…
Use BURSTfocus® to be more productive… more effective… more efficient. Recently a salesperson said “I’m finally busy enough that I understand why you’re always going on about scheduling Power Hours.” I’d never thought about the fact that until you’re busy…
A salesperson said/asked me “Do you still power hour? I don’t. not really. I haven’t found an accountability partner that really sticks with it, and pushes me.” BURSTfocus® Power Hours = a one hour scheduled time for outbound customer contact…