Old Fashioned Sales

Old Fashioned Sales

by | 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...
Horse’s Ass Will I Do It The Old Way!!

Horse’s Ass Will I Do It The Old Way!!

by | 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...
5 Signs A Sales Deal Is A Terrible Deal

5 Signs A Sales Deal Is A Terrible Deal

by | Aug 31, 2017 | Business Tips

There’s an old adage that says, “One rotten apple spoils the whole barrel.” If we apply this in the sales context, it absolutely holds true. Salespeople spend a lot of time and effort to close what they think is a ‘big win’ for them, and for their company in general....
Is SALES A Dirty Word?

Is SALES A Dirty Word?

by | Jan 7, 2017 | Fun and Learning, Sales Training

  When you think of “sales” or “selling”, what’s the first word that comes to mind? When I was asked to lecture on sales at a prominent Australian educational institution I posed this question as part of my workshop. “Pushy” was the most popular adjective,...