August 5, 2009

6 Phrases to Avoid on Sales Cold Calls

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David DenisCold calling…..even the mere mention of the word sends shivers up the backs of most sales people.  The thought of calling a complete stranger and getting rejected over and over doesn’t sound like a great day at the office.

But face it, being effective at cold calling is the difference between a sales super star and the last (wo)man on your company’s sales report.

I came across this a article by Larry Prevost on how to be more effective on the phone.  He points out 6 words that, if you are using them on your sales calls, are costing you time, energy and money.

I hope you enjoy the article and see your statistics improve by implementing this advice.

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February 20, 2008

Being Brilliant with Sales Basics

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Brian QuallsMaking sales is a process, not an event. When selling becomes a series of steps, a system for communicating with people that is followed consistently, results will follow.

Any sales process should include the following elements:

1) Get a Lead
2) Make Your Approach
3) Fact Find / Understand your Prospects Needs
4) Present a Solution
5) Answer Questions and/or Objections
6) Ask for the Read More...

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