What does selling have to do with Pop-Tarts? Here are five metaphorical comparisons between the successful toasting of a Pop Tart and successful sales results. … [Read more...] about Successful Selling is Like a Pop-Tart Start
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Salespeople Stop: Learn Success from Traffic Lights and Roundabouts
The traffic light, patented in November 1923, happened before selling became labeled a profession. Over the years some salespeople may stray from the ethical and altruistic meanings originally given to the profession. Traffic lights and roundabouts, however, have always stayed their purpose. … [Read more...] about Salespeople Stop: Learn Success from Traffic Lights and Roundabouts
Salespeople Sell More: Clean Refrigerator and Clean Yourself
If there’s going to be a National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day, doesn’t it make sense if would be around Thanksgiving Day? From November 14th to turkey day, clean out your refrigerator so there is plenty of room for the turkey and all that goes with it! Any holiday time is a time for cleaning the refrigerator. Just as it’s important to have a clean refrigerator, it’s … [Read more...] about Salespeople Sell More: Clean Refrigerator and Clean Yourself
Salespeople Use Kindness Day to Sidestep Sales Anxieties
Many salespeople reluctant to sell might find November 13th, World Kindness Day, a gentle way to network without expectations. It is a holiday celebrated worldwide. Anyone in sales will be able to do random acts of kindness anywhere for anyone including customers, prospects, friends, family and any stranger. Consider this an exercise to help you feel the freedom to be kind … [Read more...] about Salespeople Use Kindness Day to Sidestep Sales Anxieties
Top Salespeople Stay in Touch with Prospects and Customers
While November 10th is a general Forget-Me-Not Day, salespeople can take advantage of it to build into their follow-up plan if they have missed a few touches throughout the year. It would be especially beneficial for those customers whom you haven't seen in a while. You don't want them to forget you, do you?! … [Read more...] about Top Salespeople Stay in Touch with Prospects and Customers
Top Salespeople Are Not Dunces
November 8: Dunce Day. Salespeople don’t wear dunce caps, at least not on purpose. The dunce cap is named after a 13th-century philosopher, John Duns Scotus, born in Duns, Scotland. He believed this conical shaped hat increased learning potential using the theory that knowledge flows from the apex into the mind of the wearer. How can you be more like top salespeople? How do you … [Read more...] about Top Salespeople Are Not Dunces