Thank you, Mr./Ms. Prospect

Jim Marshall

It’s no secret that the dynamics of professional selling are changing, and ever-evolving, particularly with the proliferation of virtual selling, LinkedIn, social media, etc. What remains, however, is that selling is still a high-rejection business.   Where else can you go to work with the assurance that you’ll be turned down countless times, daily – … Read more

Fourth and Goal: How are you on your sales numbers?

Jim Marshall

If you’re a football fan, we sincerely hope that your favorite team – National Football League, college, high school, etc. – is off to a good start to the season. Similarly, we also hope your year-to-date sales projections, revenue goals and business plans are on track to meet, or exceed, your expectations. But, if you … Read more

Back to School: Reviewing your sales team’s skill set

Jim Marshall

By now, I’m guessing that your kids are in their classrooms (“Yay!”), the older ones have returned to campus and the digits on your credit cards are ground down to the nub after the back-to-school sales.  For students, it’s back to an environment of new experiences, new ideas and continuous learning, and development. But, as business … Read more