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Hard fact: Your clients or vendors are not going to be with you your entire life. Either you may have to leave them or they leave you at some point. We gain clients, we lose them. Now, how do you handle this in a professional manner without getting upset or angry? The good news is, […] The post TSE 270: Breaking Up Ain’t Easy appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Looking for a sales job? Well, you better prep yourself up for the interview and understand the importance of asking the hiring manager the right questions that will help gear you to success. Trust me, I’ve had a share of some bad questions and messed things up and you don’t want to make that mistake. […] The post TSE 269: Questions Sales Talent Should Ask In An Interview appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

If there’s one guy that has taught me the way of the door-to-door world, it’s definitely Todd Altom. It wasn’t something I would love to go back doing, but it definitely brought great learning experiences that ushered the way to many great opportunities in my life. Based in the United States, Todd currently works for […] The post TSE 268: Sales From The Street-“Everyday Selling” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

What happens when a prospect tells you they don’t have the budget for it? What…cat got your tongue? Well, I’ve been down that road before and getting derailed from how you wanted your conversation to ideally flow can seem pretty daunting. So I’ve listed some tough questions that you can load in your arsenal so […] The post TSE 267: Tough Questions Salespeople Should Be Asking appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Having time management and productivity issues? Well, our guest today, Kevin Kruse has this to say, “We can’t manage time but we can manage our attention, our energy, and our focus.” Kevin Kruse is a serial entrepreneur turned writer and speaker who is passionate about productivity and leadership. In this episode, Kevin discusses some important […] The post TSE 266: 15 Secrets Successful People Know About Time Management appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

One of the best ways to grow your business is by getting referrals from your clients. Jeff Tockman is a consultant who helps his clients grow their business through referrals. Jeff is a power networker and very good at building relationships with others. In April of 2009, Jeff started Professional Social Networking Group (PSNG.org). He has […] The post TSE 265: Sales From The Street-“This Is How You Get A Referral” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

So, do you make phone calls to your prospects often? Well, it’s a very common part of sales….”using the phone” that is. In this episode I share some ideas you can implement to help with your sales prospecting. Here are the major takeaways: Leaving voicemails Do research and offer personalized information Leaving voicemails that stimulate […] The post TSE 264: 3 Phone Prospecting Strategies You Should Implement Today appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Today’s guest is Jeffrey Shaw, an entrepreneur who’s been selling the intangible and has worked with several individual entrepreneurs, coaching them, and helping those with service-based businesses to be able to sell intangible products. Jeffrey has been a portrait photographer for over 31 years serving a very affluent clientele until seven years ago when he […] The post TSE 263: “Selling The Intangible” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Work-life balance is a myth! And we have Devon Bandison on the show today to debunk that. Devon’s career started in New York City, developing programs for at-risk youth and first-time fathers. Devon’s passion for leadership development led him to eventually start out his own business as a life and business coach where he works […] The post TSE 262: Sales From The Street-“Work-life Balance” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Have you ever questioned the effectiveness of a trade show? Are they worth it? Is there an ROI with these events? How about the following up process? What are the best ways to do the follow-up process? Well, these are all the same questions I had and wanted to get more information on. So guess what […] The post TSE 261: Are Trade Shows Worth It? appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

When you talk about branding, you talk about purpose. As a sales professional or entrepreneur, you need to be able to convey your purpose by giving value to your customers. Add that with a strong conviction to help and people will get naturally inclined to connect with you. You don’t sell anything. All you need […] The post TSE 260: Developing A Brand That Sells! appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

  If you’re one of several people who tend to shy away from getting into inside sales, you might just be missing out on a very big opportunity here. In today’s episode, John Merrifield will tell you about the power of inside sales. John Merrifield has been working for Google for over 2 years now. […] The post TSE 259: Sales From The Street-“Inside Sales” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

As I watched Superbowl 50 I was able to glean some very fundamental lessons which tied back to sales and marketing. During this episode I share those principles and offer a little elaboration. Here are the points. People love to be entertained: As an entrepreneur or salesperson, you need to have something that is going […] The post TSE 258: 5 Things I Learned From Superbowl 50 appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Today’s episode is oozing with insights and great value that you can definitely apply into your sales process or business. Heather Havenwood is the CEO of Havenwood Worldwide and the Chief Sexy Boss, 100% unemployable entrepreneur and salesperson. She began her career in corporate sales and is now a coach helping other people move with […] The post TSE 257: “I LOVE SALES!” The Power of The Sales World With Heather Havenwood appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Bill and I talked back in Episode 227 where I did a coaching session with him. We basically talked about the business that he’s starting with video production to help organizations better articulate their value through the power of video. Today’s episode is somewhat a follow up on the strategies that he has implemented and […] The post TSE 256: Sales From The Street- “I Need Some Help Brother…Part 2” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

As a salesperson, one of the major responsibilities you have is to CLOSE business! As you’re closing more business, inadvertently you will find yourself in many negotiation meetings. To prepare you for these meetings, here are some ideas you need to implement to guarantee maximum success. Here are seven main points you need to take […] The post TSE 255: This Is How You Negotiate! appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

A decision-maker is oftentimes protected by a gatekeeper or insulated. So how do you actually get to them? Getting past the gatekeeper is a pretty common challenge among salespeople. It’s all too common. But it remains a challenge until now. So we’re bringing in the man who’s got the key to the gate as he […] The post TSE 254: The Key To The Gate! appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

For the second time on the show (and his first on Sales From the Street), we’re bringing back Ellory Wells. All of his work comes down to coaching people on how they can develop strategies to leave the jobs they hate and help them figure out a way to bridge the gap between that and […] The post TSE 253: Sales From The Street- “Just Ask For The Business” appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

Is it worth it to offer a free product or trial? One of the things many seller have questions about is the idea of giving things always for free. Is this a good strategy? It depends on your company, business model, sales cycle, product cost, etc. Challenges and Remedy:  Sometimes offering a free trial dilutes the […] The post TSE 252: Do FREE Trial Offers Work? appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

A CSO report suggests that 13% of salespeople produce 87% of corporate revenue. Let’s try to tackle this as we bring in the mad genius, Mike Kunkle, as he shares with us today some reasons for this widening gap, what you can do to close this gap as a seller, and how managers and executives […] The post TSE 251: How To Address Pareto’s Law With Your Sales Team appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.