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Dr. Drew’s Thursday Sales Rant

It is the age of information and knowledge, but it is ironic how lazy many have become. Each day I am amazed over the emails, newsgroups and other electronic media requesting innovative methods to sell. Folks if you or others like you are not making your numbers and seek answers to your selling woes look within! If you seek The Secret, here it is… there isn’t any. There are four issues prevalent in today’s society:

  1. Selling is a relationship business. And, your relationships should be with buyers not gatekeepers. I suggest a quick review of your address book and CRM system. As they say in the database world; garbage in, garbage out. Further look around you and determine whom you speak with and whom you network. Filter your network to only include those that can make a purchase decision.
  2. Selling requires a process. If you have never been taught how to sell and your organization does not provide training- invest! There is nothing more sickening then the person that wanders in the woods without breadcrumbs. The process of selling is similar to a GPS system; it guides you toward your markets, your buyers and your eventual contracts. Research shows that failure to have a solid process negatively impacts your closure rates. I am amazed and those that desire results but refuse to invest in expertise. Do you join a gym yet never exercise?
  3. If you build it they will not come. I tire of stupid organizations that believe their product and service sells itself. Recently a young man approached me about coaching and he requested reimbursement from his structural engineering company. The President stated, there is no need to invest in training since engineers do not need to know how to sell. This pomposity ruins organizations and profits because they will not or ever will invest in their greatest asset- sales. If you work for such an organization or your present manager shares such beliefs- leave. Trust me the business will not be around long.
  4. So many even those reading this post feel victimized by customers, competition, the recession, etc. These are excuses not solutions. Stop hiding behind rocks, rugs and rooms and begin to invest in things that help you become innovative. While there is much uncertainty during a recession, there are assurances. 1) Growth and innovation spark during recessionary times. 2) Those that move are not captivated by fear. 3) Those that go against the tide thrive. Start learning, growing and educating not getting stuck in the malaise of Internet promises. Create your own original opportunities. By gosh do something!

There are 12 techniques you can use daily to assist you sales efforts. If you seek a quick 12 step tip sheet for selling efficiency email me today. And ask about our Free 30 Minutes “Sales Acceleration Coaching Clinic”.

©2009. Drew J. Stevens Ph. D. All rights reserved.

Drew Stevens PhD works with organizations to dramatically accelerate revenue. Dr. Drew is the author of six books including Split Second Selling and the soon to be released Ultimate Business Bible. He is also the creator of the Sales Leadership Certificate one of only 14 programs in the United States offering an accredited degree in the profession of selling and has a top ranked podcast called Sales Fitness with Dr. Drew. To gain a free 30 Minute Coaching Session or to request Secrets of Ultimate Business Success contact Dr. Drew today get the proper prescription for your success.

This entry was posted on Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 9:22 am and is filed under Customer Relationship Management, Dr. Drew, Dr. Drew Stevens, Drew Stevens PhD, Sales Training, account management, asking questions, business development, closing techniques, cold calling, communication, customer loyalty, customer relationships, customer retention, exceeding customer expectations, lead generation, leadership development, pipeline management, practice management, price objections, prospecting, sales and marketing, sales as a career, sales coaching, sales effectiveness, sales help, sales management, sales trends, selling skills, selling techniques, selling tips, selling to c-level, tip of the week. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

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