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Overcoming Objections

In the words of Jim Halpert, “Well it’s sales. So you have to be able to live in the world of rejection.”

Yes, it’s true. When you are in sales, you will inevitably get hit with rejection in some form or another. Some may say that it happens often. Some say it is all that happens. But it’s not as doom and gloom as it may sound…

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Are you a proactive, outcome-oriented consultant or a reactionary information kiosk?

One of the most amazing qualities of successful sales professionals is their ability to proactively guide a customer through the sales process. When I witness this behavior, I consider it beautiful, even majestic. I can see it now: they are “in the moment” with a customer, engaged in communication – and actively considering the alternatives and outcomes before they act or react.

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Fire Your Prima Donna

A Prima Donna is a high producing salesperson who is contributing in a negative way to culture, morale, and the overall performance of the team. These individuals are often described as “toxic,” and most of the time, their contribution to sales does not make up for the negative repercussions of their presence on the team.

Before you call HR and get the paperwork started…

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