Decision Making Strategies for Success by Jae-ann Rock
Did you know that your ability to make decisions may determine your success in life? The number one reason for not accomplishing success in life is indecision and procrastination. Which is exactly why the ability to make decisions is a critical attribute of most successful business people. But, how do successful leaders avoid common decision traps of “analysis paralysis,” or fear of making the WRONG decision which can result in NO decision at all? Personal success author and guru, Napoleon Hill, had a lot to say about decision-making, and considered it one of the primary keys to...
Read MoreHow to Build a Comprehensive Prospect Profile (Part 2 of 2) by Pat Ryan
What is the best way to build a comprehensive profile of your prospect? In our last blog post, we covered SPIN selling techniques, a framework used to gather valuable information from your prospects to assist in the sales process. This week, in part two of this topic, we’ll dig deeper by sharing Question Guidelines designed to help you build a more comprehensive prospect profile to improve sales results. Ask your prospects the following questions to help them open up, allowing you to more quickly understand their situation and identify areas of potential need: Question Guidelines When...
Read MoreHow to Build a Comprehensive Prospect Profile (Part 1 of 2) by Pat Ryan
Some lead generation organizations simply don’t understand the vital role DETAILS play in helping a sales person determine when, how and IF to follow up with a potential prospect: Is there a project? Who is in charge of that project? What are the business drivers? What are the timelines? Is there a budget? What is it? What other companies are you talking to? Who is the decision maker? Previous negative experiences with traditional telemarketing and “list” companies actually led to the founding of Mentor Tech Group. We saw a need to COUNTER the shortfalls of these companies to:...
Read MoreFive Steps to Successful Trade Show Follow Up by Jae-ann Rock
You’ve attended a trade show (maybe ATD last week?), met a number of prospects (hopefully!), and now it’s time to follow up. So, how can you maximize your trade show ROI? How soon should you follow up? What follow up approach should you use? Below are five tips to help you get the most out of every qualified conference lead… 5 Steps to Successful Trade Show Follow Up Sort and Qualify All Trade Show Leads. Immediately categorize your show leads into hot, warm and cold categories. Designating each lead as A, B, or C will do. Create your own “rules” to assign each lead quality....
Read More7 Tips to Trade Show Success by Aleshia Humphries
Exhibiting at trade shows can be an incredibly effective promotional tool, or it can be a complete waste of time and money. Whether you are wildly successful or a total flop depends a great deal on your advance preparation, and how you determine qualified and unqualified leads. By implementing certain steps, you can lower the cost of your sales process and improve your overall trade show ROI. Of course, in a world of websites, emails, and voice mails, trade shows offer a unique opportunity to build relationships with face-to-face contact. Despite the advantages of this in-person connection,...
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