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It’s not my work it’s my passion
Entrepreneur/Startup

What Are You Passionate About? (And What Are You Doing About It?)

Are you consistently fueling your passion? Do you use your passion, in turn, to fuel your sense of purpose and make a difference – for yourself, your family, and others? Of course, before you can answer questions like these, you’ll need to identify what it is you are passionate about. Your list of passions can be long and they can be both personal and professional. But if you aren’t honoring them with your time and commitment, they will die on the vine and leave you feeling unfulfilled and full of regrets. So, let’s get moving! Let’s put your passions in …

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CRM

Four Essential Elements to Include in Your Sales Action Plan to Increase Sales

Do you have a “sales action plan?” If not, or if you don’t fully understand the difference between a sales plan and a sales action plan, here are some essential insights for how to make an action plan to increase sales. Is There a Difference Between a Sales Plan and a Sales Action Plan? Although some might use the terms interchangeably, there is a difference between a sales plan and a sales action plan. A sales plan is a bigger-picture document that identifies strategic sales growth objectives and the general path(s) to achieve them. A sales plan can, for example, …

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CRM

Four Painful Manufacturing Sales Challenges (and the Cure Hiding in Plain Sight)

No matter the industry, and regardless of economic conditions, competition, supply chain integrity, or other external factors, manufacturers today face many sales challenges. Left uncured, these “pain points” can infect an organization with severe levels of operational stress, confusion, and conflict that threaten its short-term survival, let alone its long-term success. While these trials can take many forms and vary widely by industry and market, I’ve discovered that certain manufacturing sales organization challenges are more universal. Consider these five common critical sales pain points: Pain Point #1: No Sense of Market Risks or Future Direction Even manufacturers with a long …

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Sales Process

What is the Impact of COVID-19 on Your Sales Process?

In the past few years, buyer surveys have shown that buyer-seller engagements have decidedly pivoted to digital, where a vast majority of buyers don’t want to see their salesperson on-site. Buyers may either be working limited days at the office, or they now recognize the efficiency of sales calls taking place virtually and don’t want to give that up. For sellers, this has been the real wake-up call in dealing with the commercial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. How do you best build relationships, gain insight, create trust, and finally win the deal in this new sales environment where companies work remotely, or …

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Entrepreneur/Startup

What’s Your Superpower? (And How Are You Using It to Help Others?)

Are you a superhero? I realize that none of you are Superman, Batman, or any of the other superheroes, but in your own unique way you have superpowers you take for granted, powers that others admire you for – and need you for. Face it, everyone is good at something. In fact, most people are super at certain things and sometimes a great many things. But what sets superheroes apart from other competent, highly skilled, and accomplished individuals often lies in how they use their superpowers. For example, an otherwise commonplace talent or skill can become an extraordinary power when …

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Entrepreneur/Startup

What’s Your NEXT Sales Leadership Dream Job?

At every stage of your professional life, you’ve probably given thought to what your dream job would look like. Even if you couldn’t conjure up a job title or a company to work for, or even pinpoint the perfect geographic area to work in, chances are you’ve imagined what the perfect role would be for you and your family. It’s also likely that if you’ve climbed the corporate ladder to an executive sales role, you’ve already reached a “dream job” level of success for many, but something is still missing. Good for you! But now what? What lies beyond the …

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