Price Doesn’t Matter Until it Does
Price really doesn’t matter to some buyers, until suddenly it does. And when it does, it’s likely not because your buyer is a price shopper but rather is unhappy with your service.
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Price Doesn’t Always Matter
Price doesn’t always matter to your buyer, especially when it comes to handbags and puppies. Stay with me for a moment and allow me to explain.
The Second Sale Strategy™
Maximize Your Customer Retention and Growth. You could likely learn a thing or two from those flyers you get in the mail – they are not looking for the first sale, they are looking for the second sale. Traditional “Getting the sale” thinking is transactional in nature. It doesn’t lay the foundation for a long-term relationship …
A Broken Heart, Garth Brooks and Overcoming Client Rejection
It was the winter of 1983, I was in grade 8 and he was in high school. He was my first love. I still remember that very first kiss, (it was my first one!) under a tree, in front of the big white Church. It was thrilling and kind of gross all at the same …
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Practice Patience Before Pitching
It was early morning, and the first message in my LinkedIn inbox was a sales pitch from someone I hadn’t met before. I brought up the fact this person had never talked to me before pitching something I didn’t need… and they blocked me. They called my response “rude and unnecessary”. Read any sales book, and …
Selling in Uncertain Times
With the unprecedented economy we’re currently in, the thought of selling and continuing “business as usual” may be nerve-wracking and next to impossible for some business owners. It’s not business as usual. However, there are things most business owners can do to adjust their business and continue selling. Even though it feels like everything is …
6 Ways To Skyrocket Your Sales
Do you have a plan to scale your sales and earn more profit? The path to growth isn’t linear, that’s for sure – but it’s possible with sound strategy, time and dedication. This week, an entrepreneur shared her story and then asked two questions in a group (question has been paraphrased and some details have …
Stop Looking For The Cheapest Deal
Have you ever scrolled through Facebook and observed someone you know looking for “the best and cheapest” deal for a product or service? You quietly shake your head because you know that “best” and “cheapest” do not go together. What happens when you search for flights? What’s the best option for you?
Converting Leads Into Clients
You may have fallen into the trap of focusing on lead generation when what you really need to focus on is your ability in converting leads into paying, happy and satisfied clients. Too many people are afraid of being “salesy” – and their lack of sales knowledge gets in the way of actually selling and …
LinkedIn Marketing 101: Inbox Sales Spam
LinkedIn marketing is very “in” right now. Along with that popularity, I’m seeing many businessmen and women using cringy and ineffective methods to pitch and sell their products or services. This week’s blog is brought to you by my LinkedIn inbox. It might seem obvious that these strategies are ineffective and should stop being used …