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Being Liked vs. Being Valued

Editor's Note: This blog has since been updated as of August 2022. The entire concept of "relationship" is being radically re-created today. Last year, I wrote a post asking if what salespeople were doing under the banner of "relationship selling" wasn't more akin to what I call "acquaintance-ship selling." In the last year, I've had lots of conversation on this topic and I'm more convinced than ever that the post is totally on-point.

Price Is A Signal

It has always amazed me how selling organizations and salespeople deal with the emotional aspects...

Don't Close Too Early

The single biggest, and most common, mistake salespeople make is attempting to close business too...

Just Be Relevant

Maybe Your Company Was Never As Big As You Thought It Was

When I was a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch, I was working with a couple who worked for...

Teaching Business Acumen

Anyone who has heard me speak about the sales process knows that I’m crazy about the importance of...

Beware of Complacency

Back when I was a financial advisor, I was warned about “dead cat bounces” and “bear market...

Your Response Needed - NOW!

I’m grateful that I don’t rely on bid-oriented business. While several of our clients deal with...

Embrace Your Detractors

I always strive to practice what I preach. If I write about it or recommend it, I always ask...

The Only Difference That Matters

A friend of mine is a regional sales director for a Fortune 500 (soon to be 100) company. His boss...