Negotiation Is Silence

Negotiation Is Silence

“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...
Old Fashioned Sales

Old Fashioned Sales

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!!

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...
Get To The Point When Selling Over The Phone

Get To The Point When Selling Over The Phone

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...