AI, blog, Business Development, Communication, Customer Service, Language, Mindset, Performance, Sales
We have noted a significant transition is taking place in the constantly changing world of sales. Sales positions have historically been held by charismatic people with strong communication abilities. Now there is a paradigm shift, and the proportion of salespeople...
blog, Body Language, Communication, Customer Service, Extended DISC, Language, Personality Types, Sales
More Sales jobs than salespeople More specialists are being hired More professionalism around sales and seeing it as a career Clients search out the vendor The job of the salesperson has shifted from ‘selling at’ to ‘partnering with’ More Sales jobs than...
blog, Communication, Language, Sales
Soft (informal definition ‘n a weak or foolish way’). He is ‘soft’ i.e., not strong, not resilient, not powerful, not the leader… WOWZA we really are putting down the key skills that are needed to communicate effectively and that ultimately are what drives...
blog, Communication, Language, Leadership, Listening, Mindset, Questions, Sales
No sales, no success – that’s the harsh reality for any business, no matter how amazing their products or services are. Yet, understanding how to ‘sell’ and what drives a sales team to perform can be complex for even the most experienced. That is, unless...
blog, Communication, Extended DISC, Language, Sales
Is it better to hire a product specialist and teach them how to sell, or a salesperson and teach them the trade? This question comes up almost every day in our office. Let’s look at the benefits and challenges for each. Ok so your business does x (for the sake of this...
blog, Communication, Language, Negotiation, Sales
Sales negotiations are an important part of the sales process, and can often determine the success or failure of a sale. Whether you’re negotiating with a customer, supplier, or partner, it’s important to have a strong understanding of sales negotiation tactics. Here...
