by Garret Norris | Nov 25, 2017 | Infographic
Storytelling when selling is one of the most effective marketing strategies nowadays. We live in an information-overloaded world. And your company’s story can pull your audience out of the overwhelming digital noise. If told correctly. But why are stories a primary...
by Garret Norris | Nov 21, 2017 | Business Tips
When was the last time you received a call from a sales rep? Regardless of what they are selling or how they went about their service? How did it make you feel? Did you feel defensive? Irritated? Now imagine you are that sales rep. Do you feel desperate?...
by Garret Norris | Nov 16, 2017 | Infographic
Only just over a month until 2018, which means that Sales Growth planning season is almost upon us. Numbers need crunching, processes need defining, and sales objectives need agreeing. Nobody is better positioned than sales operations to drive the organisation to...
by Garret Norris | Nov 11, 2017 | Business Tips
“Speech is silver, but silence is golden” is a fitting quote to describe one of the most powerful tactics in negotiation, which is, well, silence. One of the key aspects of negotiation is that both parties need a “footing” for a negotiation to take place. To find if...
by Garret Norris | Nov 8, 2017 | Business Tips, Infographic
As we approach the end of another year, it’s time for businesses to kick off their holiday promotions and prepare to close out 2017. Part of being a successful business owner is establishing a clear and actionable business plan, and that includes planning in advance...
by Garret Norris | Nov 5, 2017 | Business Tips
The more things change, the more they stay the same. This old adage holds true in many industries and the sales industry is certainly no exception. It seems there is a belief held by many of the so-called “gurus” of sales development that if you’re...
by Garret Norris | Nov 5, 2017 | Fun and Learning
This weekend I was speaking with a friend of mine while he was helping me with some landscaping at home. I was venting about how I am writing an article about “Old Fashioned Sales” as I was sick of people saying that to be successful in sales one can’t do it the “old...
by Garret Norris | Oct 31, 2017 | Business Tips
One of the secrets of a successful and profitable business is the right pricing of the products. When done correctly, product pricing can improve your sales performance, creating the foundation for a business that will prosper in the long run. Otherwise, get your...
by Garret Norris | Oct 25, 2017 | Infographic
Brevity is an important aspect of any time constricted business interaction such as sales. However, with the myriad of distractions here and there, it can be challenging for sales agents to focus and just get to the point when selling over the phone. There are...
by Garret Norris | Oct 20, 2017 | Business Tips
Spring cleaning is a term which means a thorough cleaning of a house or a room. It is a tiring task, but highly necessary nonetheless. In the business context, spring cleaning means revisiting the basics of your business, improving what is working and fixing what is...