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Article: Selling Your Ideas
All we have to do is look into a mirror. I know. It isn’t pleasant to consider that we could be responsible for our lack of success, but there it is. If we have not convinced someone, the onus is still on us to do so. It is not the decision maker’s job to convince him or herself of the idea’s merit.
Sales Made Simple™ - Complete Series
Let's face it, tons of sales training rarely hits real life scenarios that your sales people typically face. Sales Made Simple™ is different! This new video-based package provides twenty commonly asked sales questions designed to help empower your sales team. Each question is answered by our sales expert in easy-to-implement coaching bites.
Sales Made Simple™ - Advanced Level Sales
Even your best sales people need some help every once in a while. The Sales Made Simple™ (Advanced Level Sales) package provides six common sales questions designed to help empower your sales team. Each question is answered by our sales expert in easy-to-implement coaching bites.
Sales Made Simple™ - Entry Level Sales
Looking for a great way to provide sales coaching and training to your entry level sales team (and individuals). The Sales Made Simple™ (Entry Level Sales) package provides seven common sales questions designed to help empower your sales team. Each question is answered by our sales expert in easy-to-implement coaching bites.
Sales Made Simple™ - Intermediate Level Sales
As your sales representatives gain confidence and grow, there are various obstacles that might need to be addressed - or more intermediate level questions to answer. The Sales Made Simple™ (Intermediate Level Sales) package provides seven common sales questions designed to help further empower your sales team. Each question is answered by our sales expert in easy-to-implement coaching bites.
All for One and One for All
Conflict at work? Really? Here's an example of work team conflict: two teams working through differences to make progress toward a common goal.
Analyze Needs (Sales Process)
Reviews how to best analyze the needs of a client during the sales process.
Link to Solutions (Sales Process)
Reviews how to best link a client's needs with solutions.
Recognize Opportunities (Example 2)
An example of how sales team members can practice skills to recognize sales opportunities.
Discussion Card: Multicultural Sales
Are you spending the time it takes to really understand what your customer wants/needs? These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (S.E.L.L.I.N.G.) along with thought-provoking questions on better understanding multicultural sales opportunities. These cards are great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement or as a conversation generator.
Marcus' Dilemma
Adapting to a restructure change within the workplace.
Sales Made Simple™ - Potential sale that is dragging on...
A salesperson asks our sales expert a common problem (especially for new sales people): "I’ve got a potential sale that is dragging on and on and I’m about ready to give up. I’m having a hard time getting in to see the decision maker. I get some interest going and then I can’t see her for a few weeks because she’s traveling or she’s just too busy. I’m sending emails. I’m leaving phone messages. What else should I be doing?"
Sales Made Simple™ I am a "weak closer"...
A salesperson asks our sales expert a common problem (especially for new sales people): "According to my manager, I’m a “weak closer,” but I’ve spent so much time developing these relationships that I really don’t want to come off as pushy. So what I do is spend time laying out all the details and eventually the light bulb comes on for them. You know, if you compare me to the rest of my team my average sales are pretty much the same as everyone else. So, who’s right…my manager or me?"
Sales Made Simple™ I hate cold calling!
A salesperson asks our sales expert a common problem (especially for new sales people): "I hate cold calling! People get over their fear of flying. So is there any way of me getting over my fear of cold calling?"
Sales Made Simple™ I know who's holding things up...
A salesperson asks our sales expert a common problem (especially for new sales people): "I’ve been working with a prospect for four months. The decision maker says we have to agree on a purchase. I know who’s holding things up and I’ve done everything I can think of to figure out why. So far nothing has worked. How do I move this forward?"
Sales Made Simple™ I'd like to see the "dead-end" sign!
A salesperson asks our sales expert a common problem (especially for new sales people): "I recently called on one of the larger prospects for several weeks before they told me their purchasing function was centralized in their corporate office - which is far out of my territory. I’d like to see the “dead-end” sign well before it hits me in the face! How can you tell quickly if a prospect is worth your time?"
Sales Made Simple™ Our department made a mistake...
A salesperson asks our sales expert a common problem (especially for new sales people): "Our service department made the mistake of giving this new purchasing manager the excuse he needs to go out for bid. The department fixed the mistake quickly and correctly, but it made no difference with the purchasing manager. How do I stabilize this account?"
Sales Made Simple™ The No Show!
A salesperson asks our sales expert a common problem (especially for new sales people): "I schedule appointments with this particular prospect, but half the time when I show up, he’s been called away. This is getting old. What’s the best way to handle this?"
Sales Made Simple™ They're not the decision maker...
A salesperson asks our sales expert (Skip Normand) a common problem (especially for new sales people): "I just found out the person that I’ve been calling on is not the decision maker and she’s made it clear to call on her. If I try to go around her, she’ll make sure that I never get any business from them. I’ve got nothing to lose so how do I handle this before going to the decision maker?"
Sales Made Simple™ What is a "trial close"?
A salesperson asks our sales expert a common problem (especially for new sales people): "My manager has tried to explain what a “trial close” is, but I’m just not getting it. You’re either closing or you’re not. What’s the difference and why use “trial closes?”
Sales Made Simple™ - Can't Get Past Voice Mail
A salesperson asks our sales expert (Skip Normand) a common problem (especially for new sales people): "I can’t get past the voicemail system. If you don’t have a name or direct extension number, you’re out of luck. Got any suggestions?"
Sales Made Simple™ - Sales tactics I'm not comfortable with...
A salesperson asks our sales expert a common problem (especially for new sales people): "My manager is constantly asking me to use sales tactics I’m not comfortable with. How do I handle this?"
Sales Made Simple™ Am I calling the right person?
A salesperson asks our sales expert a common problem (especially for new sales people): "How do I find out if I’m calling on the right person without ruffling anyone’s feathers?"
Sales Made Simple™ Cutting our price isn't an option...
A salesperson asks our sales expert a common problem (especially for new sales people): "A low-cost competitor has really gotten my customer’s attention. To keep my customer’s business, they want us to cut our price without changing our service level. There’s no way this competitor can do it at that price. Cutting our price isn’t an option and I don’t want to lose this customer. Any ideas?"
Sales Made Simple™ Have I developed the right message?
A salesperson asks our sales expert a common problem (especially for new sales people): "How do I know I’ve developed the right message and how do I tweak it for different people who are involved in making the decision? Can you help?"
Sales Made Simple™ How to get my close ratio up?
A salesperson asks our sales expert a common problem (especially for new sales people): "My main competitor sells the same product from the same manufacturer I sell. They differentiate on price, but I try to differentiate in service -- which is typically better. But, my close ratio is not good. What can I do to get my close ratio up?"
Sales Made Simple™ Stakeholders won't give me straight answers...
A salesperson asks our sales expert a common problem (especially for new sales people): "I know that probing is critical in developing a strong value proposition so I do ask a lot of questions. But the problem is, the key stakeholders often don’t want to give me straight answers, or they won’t answer me at all. You know, I don’t think that I’m being pushy, but maybe I am. So do you think I should change my approach?"
Sales Made Simple™ They just won't make a decision...
A salesperson asks our sales expert a common problem (especially for new sales people): "You see, I’m working with a decision maker who has the sole authority, but they just won’t make a decision. How do you handle situations like that?"
Sales Made Simple™ This is the third bid I've lost in a row...
A salesperson asks our sales expert a common problem (especially for new sales people): "This is the third bid I’ve lost in a row where the prospect seemed very interested, but ended up staying with their current vendor. I feel like they share my recommendations with their current vendor who makes a few changes and then keeps the business. What can be done about this?"
Sales Made Simple™ What's really driving their decision?
A salesperson asks our sales expert a common problem (especially for new sales people): "I’m about to lose a customer who says they’re going with another company because of price. I’m sure price isn’t the main issue. So if I can find out what’s really driving this decision, I may be able to save this account. I don’t quite know the best way to do this. What do you think I should do?"
Sales Made Simple™ Zero interest when cold calling...
A salesperson asks our sales expert a common problem (especially for new sales people): "I get almost zero interest when I’m cold calling. It’s usually, “We’ll call you if we need anything.” Got any suggestions?"
Working on Diverse Teams (Pocket Guide)
We've taken ten of our best-selling discussion cards and created a pack of powerful, poignant and easy-to-use triggers for getting diversity, equity and inclusion conversations started! Each of the ten cards provides a simple model along with thought-provoking questions on various topics that will drive team cohesiveness. These cards are great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement, performance management or as a conversation generator.
The Goal™ (How-To Version)
Like the best-selling book upon which it is based, The Goal shares the inspiring story of Alex Rogo, who uses the principles of the Theory of Constraints (TOC) like bottlenecks, throughput, and flow balancing to transform his mediocre division into a money-making machine. Alex and his team reject common 'nonsense' measurements and discover a commonsense, yet more effective approach to boosting the company's bottom line.
Diversity 101™ Leveraging the Power of Inclusion, Equity & Respect
Our Best-Selling DEIB Program! An inclusive workplace doesn't need to be elusive! As organizations and customer bases become increasingly diverse, it is important for employees to be able to engage and work through differences in a positive manner that supports productivity, teamwork and customer satisfaction. This best-selling program addresses the “respect and inclusion” component of diversity – from the employee’s perspective. Topics include: unconscious (hidden) bias, cultural competence, diversity moments, gender & gender identity, rumors & gossip, joking and improper expressions.
Documenting Discipline (How-To Book)
Managers can protect themselves and their organization against legal action - if they get incidents properly documented. This best-selling resource provides steps to ensure solid, consistent documentation procedures throughout the entire organization. You will also learn how to correct performance problems with progressive discipline.
Whale Done! The Power of Positive Relationships™
Best-selling author Ken Blanchard shows how to improve workplace relationships and productivity by using the Whale Done!™ approach. Based on behavior-changing strategies developed at SeaWorld, Whale Done!™ offers a compelling message and memorable workshop tasks that will have an immediate and positive impact on your workplace.
Between You and Me: Solving Conflict™
Help employees solve conflicts before it affects performance! This best-selling program teaches your employees how to resolve conflicts themselves and improve relationships with coworkers. Your employees can learn to approach conflict head-on and work together to solve it. The result can be a long-term professional and productive relationship.
SMART-START™ Sales Truths
A clear-cut video that uses music,text and graphics to energize a group and share the fundamental truths of successful selling.
M.E.E.T.: Breaking New Ground.™ Respect and Inclusion in the Workplace
Based on the best-selling M.E.E.T. on Common Ground™, this program will provide your employees with the tools they need to understand and manage their behavior as it relates to others in the workplace. This powerful program uses highly relevant and realistic video scenarios involving common situations, such as inappropriate expressions and jokes, unconscious biases and gossip.
Johnny the Bagger® A True Story of Customer Service™
Inspire your workforce to deliver service from the heart. Based on the work of noted author and speaker, Barbara Glanz, this inspiring, best-selling program features the true story of "Johnny," a young man who made a positive choice about his personal responsibility to provide from-the-heart service and changed the culture of an entire organization. Use Johnny the Bagger to empower and excite all employees about bringing their best service to the front-line of business.
Legal Briefs™ Discipline & Termination: Improving Performance & Reducing Liability
Completely Updated! Discipline and termination are critical legal issues managers deal with regularly, though not always effectively. This new version of our best-selling program remedies that with plain-speak language and practical examples that show managers protocol and procedures to follow in order to stay out of court. In addition to preventing litigation, this information also helps an organization to maintain a quality workforce.
It's Still Not Just About Sex Anymore™: Harassment & Discrimination in the Workplace
Updated! In the ever-changing work environment, it's difficult to know - or understand - what's allowed and what's not allowed at work. This best-selling program brings greater awareness to the many types of harassment which can occur in the workplace. It dramatizes employee behaviors that can lead to formal charges and result in serious consequences for the individual... and the organization. Topics covered: protected classes (i.e. pregnancy, obesity), general harassment, gender identity, religion, free speech and more!
The Interview Sequence (from More Than a Gut Feeling™ IV)
SOLLAH EXCLUSIVE!
There is a process when it comes to behavior-based interviewing. This video gives you look into the powerful interview process based on the world's best-selling interviewing program.
More Than a Gut Feeling™ Interviewing Essentials
SOLLAH EXCLUSIVE!
Have you used More Than a Gut Feeling™ to maximize your interviewing process/system in the past? Here's the next step in reinforcing those behavior-based interviewing skills! Developed from and based on the world’s best-selling interviewing skills program, this new program leverages what was learned by showing specific examples and identifying and targeting the most common interviewing mistakes. It shows managers and other interviewers the most effective interviewing actions for hiring top-notch people-every time!