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Key Takeaways These prospecting tips for new salespeople establish the consistent habits necessary for sourcing leads and expanding a sales roster. Defined actions such as researching your prospects, mining social networks and following up tips, clear steps like these will make the beginning less difficult. A little planning and some easy tools can accelerate early […]

Key Takeaways To stop dreading Monday morning calls, set a clear plan, use simple steps, and keep your daily needs in mind. Most of us find these calls exhausting, usually due to busy weekends or busy work weeks. Things like a better sleep routine or planning calls later make the transition easier. Each step can […]

Key Takeaways Sales motivation after a bad quarter is about getting a sales team to recover and focus on new objectives. A hard quarter can wear people out or leave them uncertain of what to do next. Simple things like candid conversations, well-defined goals, and consistent feedback can make a difference. Some teams employ group […]

Key Takeaways Smart salespeople underperform for a lot of reasons, most of which have to do with things other than ability. Workplace culture, unclear goals, lack of support, or mismatched roles can all hold back even the most skilled staff. Sometimes, what the business literature calls ‘high resistance’ stalls advance. A lot of high achievers […]

Key Takeaways Fear of cold emailing prospects means feeling uneasy or stressed about reaching out to new contacts without any prior talk. They’re afraid they’ll get ignored, or sound pushy, or not know what to say. That dread can stall business growth or cap new work leads. To assuage these fears, it’s useful to understand […]

Key Takeaways Getting over perfectionism in sales is about learning to prioritize momentum and outcomes, not just impeccable work. Most salespeople receive some sort of ‘high standards’ pressure, which can drag down deals and add stress. Changing how you work, like goal-setting and embracing error, can keep sales flowing. Small shifts in note-writing make it […]