Solution to Summer Sales Slump – Don’t Let off the Gas by Aleshia Humphries
Most companies wind down in the summer months because prospects are on vacation, employees take time off, kids are out of school, etc. But is that really the best strategy? With pandemic restrictions being lifted and loads of money being poured into the US economy, now is definitely NOT the time to take your foot off of the gas when it comes to your marketing outreach! The physics concept of “a body in motion stays in motion” comes to mind when I think of taking time off from my sales and marketing efforts. I once read that it takes twice the effort to get something moving than it does to...
Read MoreCould Your Thoughts Be Affecting Your Success? by Pat Ryan
Now is probably a great time to consider how your thoughts might be affecting your success. The truth is, we each have a HIDDEN POWER that can: Help create a positive mindset to achieve success Improve our mental attitude and our success in work and life Change lives in amazing ways when honed and used properly We each have this ability, and yet, few of us actually use it. There are a number of highly successful people who have learned to tap into this power and make the most of it, and now we can all learn from them, thanks to Napoleon Hill. Napoleon Hill was commissioned to study and...
Read MoreSteps to Prepare NOW for the Economic Recovery by Jae-ann Rock
We are one year into this pandemic and there are finally reasons to feel optimistic about the balance of 2021. That is welcome news to us all, I am sure! Luckily, with the passage of time, things are improving. It may take us a little while to believe it – but here’s the thing – we are on the cusp of a significant economic recovery. It is going to happen, likely starting in Q3 and Q4 of this year (and maybe as early as Q2). According to their March 10, 2021 report, The Conference Board revised its Economic Forecast for the US Economy for the balance of 2021. The report states,...
Read MoreFive Quick Tips to Improve Sales Results
Looking for ways to be more efficient and effective in your sales efforts? From eliminating time-wasters to accelerating the sales cycle, these tips will put you on the path to improved sales success for the rest of the year. When reading these tips, write down two or three on a sticky note, and make them visible during your workday. Begin incorporating them into your daily work habits right away. You will soon reap the sales rewards that come from working smarter – not harder. Ready…? 1.) Focus on ONE Thing at a Time. It has been proven that multitasking does not work well. In fact, it...
Read MoreAvoid these 6 Pipeline-Killer Mistakes by Jae-ann Rock
Companies marketing and selling to Corporate Training & HR often make several critical mistakes resulting in: A weak sales pipeline Anemic revenue numbers Turnover of high powered sales reps You are likely making at least one of these mistakes. And, despite these challenging times, now is NOT the time to pull back on your marketing outreach efforts. Doing so will kill your business more quickly than you can imagine. And with trade shows no longer a valid marketing option to generate new leads, you need a way to keep your pipeline full. So let’s look at the 6 biggest mistakes...
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