I went to the Greater Cleveland Middle-Market Forum last Friday and had several fascinating conversations with many great entrepreneurs about what their biggest challenge is in getting their business to the next level. The number one concern for them is how to hire the right people to keep growing the…
The year 2013 is now behind us. Time to pull out the crystal ball, dust it off and discover what trends will impact your life and business in 2014. I don’t know if I’m lucky or good, but, of the things I predict, I average over 95% of them happen…
Last week we talked about warming up your cold calls. This week, we share how you might nudge people to take the first steps into becoming your client. For most of the services I sell my competition doesn’t offer similar services but I still have to get the potential client…
For many of the entrepreneurs I know the biggest challenge they face is getting the best potential clients on the phone to even start developing a relationship with them. It’s not that the client doesn’t know who you are, but they don’t have time to talk with you today. The…
How can mobile technology combine with great people to create breakthrough customer relationships and experiences? How do you create better customer engagement and loyalty using your people?
Last week we talked about how to team up with your best clients and partners. This week we share with you the foundation of building a stronger relationship throughout the selling process. Lets get started talking about how you can apply these sales strategies to your growing business. There are…
How do you lower the price per sale, improve your speed to market, and create a network of raving fans? For many entrepreneurs, it is critical to make every call count. Many sales experts say it takes over eight calls to close your first deal with a new customer or…
Salespeople often have mental blocks when it comes to prospecting. Low self-esteem and feelings of inferiority leading to the fear of rejection make some salespeople tense and uneasy about calling on prospects that they might feel are “better” than they are, socially or economically. These salespeople will not call on…
What are the key value drivers for your business? With the continuing economic uncertainty, I’m often asked how I help find great businesses to acquire. What are the ways you can make your business stand out from the crowd? As more baby boomers begin to sell their businesses, it becomes…
What do you think it takes to be a successful rainmaker? What qualities do the best business development people all share? For many of my best clients, finding and developing a great rainmaker is critical to their organization’s success. So how do you identify this key leader for your organization?