Sellers’ rules for successful video conferencing

These days, more and more salespeople than ever are relying on video conferencing to move deals forward. But how many of them are using this powerful communication technology effectively, to

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Jim Marshall
Three ways sales professionals can stay relevant

Selling for a living in the 21st century requires dealing with hard-to-anticipate changes in the areas of technology, marketplace trends and client and customer agendas. Falling behind in any one

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Jim Marshall
Are your people willing and able?

At this time of year you might be thinking about adding to—or perhaps, top-grading—your sales staff. But what kind of salesperson should you be on the lookout for? What specific

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Jim Marshall
Leaders: Do some reflecting on 2019

You already know the importance of setting goals for the New Year—certainly, you’ve completed yours—but does it make sense to also reflect on the successes and setbacks from 2019? Here

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Jim Marshall
Five ways to position your business for growth in 2020

Business owners and leaders, beware: January will be here before you know it. With that inescapable reality in mind, consider the following strategies you can use right now to ensure

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Prepping your team for change in 2020

Hard to believe, but January will be here before you know it. As a leader, this might mean the implementation of strategically necessary change initiatives that affect the sales team

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Jim Marshall
Laying the Foundation for a Great 2020

Believe it or not, it’s already the fourth quarter of 2019. With the end of the year approaching, sales professionals in every industry are eager to lay a solid foundation

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Three key ways to prepare for fall selling

It can be tempting for companies, and salespeople, to simply coast through the slow, late weeks of summer. Customers and prospects are trying to squeeze in those last few vacation

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Manage Your Time This Summer

Summer can be a challenging time for salespeople and businesses. Yes, it’s a welcome respite from the demands of the job and a chance to recharge with family and friends.

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Leveraging Social Selling to Avoid the Summer Slump

According to research, more than 60 percent of business professionals will take a summer vacation. At any given moment this summer, a third of your prospects and customers may be

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The Importance of Breaking Down Barriers in Sales

While recently speaking with members of a women’s business association, I was asked about ways to break down the barriers faced by female sales professionals. My answer: Regardless of gender,

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Jim Marshall
Four Goal Setting Habits of Effective Leaders

The first few months of the year is a classic time for sales professionals to diligently focus on identifying and fulfilling their most important personal and professional goals. We’ve noticed,

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Jim Marshall