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Are You Managing Your Sales Team… or Micromanaging Them?
Managing a sales team is no small task. You’re juggling targets, meetings, forecasts, and a dozen personalities all at once. You want your team to perform at their best, hit their numbers, and stay motivated. But there’s a fine line between managing and...
Is Your Sales Team Burning Out? The Warning Signs You Can’t Ignore
Sales can be one of the most rewarding careers—but it’s also one of the most demanding. Targets, long hours, constant rejection, and the pressure to deliver results month after month can take their toll on even the strongest performers. If left unchecked, these...
Think You’re Good at Sales? These 7 Common Mistakes Say Otherwise
Salespeople often pride themselves on being “naturals.” Maybe you’ve been in the industry for years, you know your product inside-out, and you can talk to just about anyone. But here’s the uncomfortable truth, even seasoned sales professionals fall into habits...
The Proven Sales Training Strategy That Closes More Deals
If you ask any salesperson what their biggest challenge is, the answer usually comes down to one thing: closing more deals. Closing is the finish line, the moment all your hard work pays off. But here’s the catch—without the right sales strategy, closing can feel like...
How to Master the Sales Call: Tips for Preparation and Delivery
Few things in Sales are as important—or as nerve-wracking—as the sales call. Whether it’s a phone call, a Zoom meeting, or an in-person conversation, that moment is your chance to connect with a potential customer, uncover their needs, and show them how your solution...
14 Virtual Meeting Tips To Look Professional in 2025
Here are 14 Virtual Meeting Tips to Look Professional, to polish your digital presentation and make a positive impression on clients and prospects. Of the many changes to our professional lives brought on by the pandemic, the area of virtual meetings has been...
Cold Calling is NOT Dead, You’re Just Doing it Wrong
Cold calling isn’t dead. It’s not on life support. It hasn’t gone the way of the fax machine or floppy disk. But the reason so many sales professionals think it’s dead? They’re doing it wrong. We know — no one likes the idea of cold calling anymore. It gets a...
Your Sales Team isn’t Underperforming—they’re Undertrained
If you’ve been feeling frustrated with your sales team lately — missed targets, inconsistent performance, or a lack of initiative — you’re not alone. Many business owners and sales leaders assume they’ve got a performance problem on their hands. But what if the...
The #1 Mistake Sales Leaders Make Without Realising It
Sales leadership isn’t easy You’re juggling targets, coaching salespeople, managing pipeline pressure, dealing with upper management, and probably trying to keep a team motivated through tough quarters. It’s a lot. So when things aren’t going to plan—missed...
Why Your Team Isn’t Performing — And What To Do About It
Let’s cut to the chase: your team isn’t hitting targets, motivation is patchy at best, and results just aren’t where they need to be. Sound familiar? If you’re a sales manager, business owner, or team leader, you’ve probably been here before. You’ve got a team...
10 Sales Phrases That Instantly Build Trust
Trust is the real currency in Sales. You can have the best product, the slickest deck, and the most polished pitch—but if your prospect doesn’t trust you, the deal is already dead. The good news? You don’t need magic tricks or a psychology degree to...
This is what happens when you Invest in Real Sales Training
There’s sales training, and then there’s real sales training. You know what we’re talking about. The kind of training that actually sticks. The kind that moves the needle. The kind that doesn't just tick a corporate box or leave your team with a few...
The #1 Reason Teams Fail and the Simple Fix Every Manager Needs
Ever wondered why some teams crush their goals while others constantly struggle—despite having talented people? You’ve seen it before: A team with smart, skilled individuals somehow falls apart. Missed deadlines, low morale, endless conflicts. The worst part?...
The Business Myths You’ve Been Told… And What Actually Works
If you’ve been in business for more than, say, 10 minutes, you’ve probably been bombarded with advice—books, podcasts, social media posts, well-meaning “experts” telling you how to make it big. Some of it sounds amazing. Some of it feels like common sense. And...
HBB GROUP’s TTI DISC Difference
At the HBB Group, we don’t just use DISC—we elevate it. While many businesses rely on basic DISC assessments to improve communication and teamwork, the HBB GROUP takes it a step further with the powerful insights of TTI Success Insights DISC. Backed by science...
5 Toxic Habits Sales Managers Don’t Realise They Have
Managing a sales team isn’t for the faint of heart. You’re juggling numbers, egos, deadlines, and pressure from the top—and that’s just before lunch. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: even the most well-meaning sales managers can fall into toxic patterns that...
How Great Managers Get Employees to Work Harder—Without Burnout
Getting employees to work harder isn’t about squeezing more hours out of them. It’s about inspiring them to WANT to give their best. The secret? Smart leadership, not endless grind. If your team is dragging, unmotivated, or on the verge of burnout, you might be...
The Benefits of Sales Coaching
Breaking into sales can feel overwhelming. The pressure to close deals, build relationships, and handle objections is of course intimidating for beginners. But what if you could fast-track your success? The fastest way to master sales isn’t just through...
Toxic Leadership Red Flags: If You Do These 3 Things, You’re the Problem!
Nobody thinks they’re a toxic leader. In fact, most toxic leaders believe they’re doing a great job. They chalk up their team’s frustration to “laziness,” their turnover rates to “entitlement,” and their constant micromanaging to “high standards.” But here’s the cold,...
EQ vs. IQ: Why Emotional Intelligence Is Your Secret Sales Weapon
At the HBB Group, we know that when it comes to sales, intelligence is valuable—but it’s not the kind you’re thinking of. While IQ (intelligence quotient) helps with problem-solving, product knowledge, and strategic thinking, it’s EQ (emotional intelligence) that...
Servant Leadership: How Putting Your Team First Leads to Success
Traditional leadership often focuses on power, authority, and control. But the most successful leaders flip this approach upside down. Instead of commanding from the top, they serve their team first—helping employees grow, develop, and succeed. This is the essence of...
5 Strategies for Creating an Effective Business Plan this Year
January is the perfect month to set a clear direction for your business. But creating an effective business plan doesn’t just happen by writing down a few goals and calling it a day. At the HBB Group, we believe that a strong plan sets the stage for the...
Getting your Team Motivated after the Holidays
The holiday season is over, and as the New Year celebrations settle, for many of us it’s time to get back to work. Sometimes January can feel like a slow crawl rather than a fresh start. People are still in holiday mode, and the energy of the season often gives way to...
End of Year Leadership Review: What Worked, What Didn’t, and What’s Next
As the year winds down, it’s an opportunity for leaders to reflect on what has shaped their businesses in 2024. These reviews are a chance to build a blueprint for growth and success in the coming year. We at the HBB Group have put together some key takeaways...
Leveraging Customer Reviews to Boost Sales
Customer reviews are the digital equivalent of word-of-mouth, and in the online world of today, they're worth their weight in gold. No matter the size of the business you run, understanding how to harness the power of customer reviews can significantly boost...
The importance of DISC for employee engagement
KONA and HBB Group’s communication training can have a significant positive impact on staff retention, particularly by improving workplace relationships, employee engagement, and overall job satisfaction. In fact, research from Gallup has shown that organisations with...
5 Common Mistakes Businesses Make And How to Avoid Them
Running a business is no small feat, and mistakes are bound to happen. The key is identifying those missteps early and knowing how to fix them before they turn into bigger problems. In fact, a study by the U.S. Small Business Administration shows that 20% of...
Sales Leadership: How to Lead by Example and Inspire Your Team
As a sales leader, your influence goes beyond assigning quotas and tracking performance. Great leaders set the tone, not by giving commands but by rolling up their sleeves and showing the way. When you lead by example, you don’t just inspire your team—you build a...
5 Tips for Improving Customer Satisfaction
Customer satisfaction in any business is a must-have. Happy customers are not only more likely to stay loyal, but they’re also your best marketers. Research by Bain & Company shows that loyal customers are five times more likely to repurchase, four times...
Building a Strong Business Strategy
Building a business isn't just about having a great idea—it’s about making that idea work. And for that, you need a solid business strategy. Whether you're a startup, a growing company, or an established brand looking to revamp your approach, a strong strategy is the...
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