5 Tips for Training New Salespeople
If you want a strong sales team, you need to give your new hires some TLC. And it's actually easier than you think. Read more
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Top 10 'How to Sell' Books of All Time
Need to brush up on your sales skills? Check out these classic sales books that should be in every business library. Read more
Top 6 Lies That Sales Gurus Tell
Sales training can be a big investment so best you know where they're fooling themselves (and you). Read more
4 Ways You Discourage Customers From Buying
The relationship between buyers and sellers has changed. In the process, these four tactics have become major turn-offs. Read more
14 Easy Ways to Get Insanely Motivated
These simple strategies can keep you energized both on and off the job. Read more
Recent Sales Training Articles
Managing Senior Hires: When to Back Off & When to Lead
If I'm willing to learn from my staffers, they're more willing to learn from me. Here's how. Read more
5 Tips for Better Sales Meetings
One thing salespeople hate: wasting time at meetings when they could be closing deals. Here's how to hold a sales meeting that will get them fired up. Read more
Do Your Employees Know What They're Talking About? (And What You Can Do About It)
You must demand the highest level of knowledge from your salespeople--and train them to make that happen. Read more
Selling to Big Companies: 3 Ways to Stand Out
Here's how even a small firm can stand out in a crowded marketplace and sell into large corporations. Read more
One Killer Sales Skill You've Forgotten to Use
The more sales training you've received, the more likely that you've forgotten the most important sales technique of all. Read more
Get Smarter: Ask This One Question
If you want your team to learn from experience, I encourage you to add this simple question to your conversations. Read more
Team-Building Activities Are Worth It (Really)
A month ago, I paid to take my staff on a team-building scavenger hunt. Here's why it was definitely worth it. Read more
Best Sales Advice From a Martial-Arts Master, Navy SEAL & More
My mentors have included an ex-Navy SEAL, a martial-arts master, and the top closer in the advertising industry. Here's what they taught me. Read more
Build Trust: 6 Foolproof Steps to Train Employees
Want to trust your employees to do the job right? Train them like you would teach them to drive. Read more
2 Little Words to Close More Sales
Are your prospects ready to buy? Eliminate the surprise factor and find out well before the close. Here's how. Read more
5 Simple Strategies to Sell Successfully
Sales is a journey. If the customer does not understand where you are headed and why she should come along, she won't. Read more
Win Customers: 7 Small Gestures That Go Far
The features of your product are important. But it's the little things that leave a lasting impression and encourage people to buy. Read more
Better Way to Coach Employees
Coaching is more than just giving advice. Use this process to help your team members hone their own behavior. Read more
Help Older Workers Adapt to Changes
Use these four steps to get your most senior employees comfortable with technological shifts. Read more
Unemployment: Don't Blame Small Business
One author suggests companies should do more employee training. But competition is too fierce to give away at-bats to inexperienced hitters. Read more
