Since face to face meetings are rare due to concerns regarding the coronavirus, communicating the value you provide has become increasingly difficult. This applies whether you are in a sales role currently approaching customers or interviewing with a prospective employer. Have no fear! John Madigan, President and CEO of Executive Talent Services, LLC in Farmington, […]
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Adjusting how you prepare for sales presentations
You likely had an approach to preparing for presentations that worked…until about late February. Creating a new process or adjusting your current process is likely necessary in order to maximize results with your customers. What changed (as a result of everyone working from home)? What worked until late February Until recently if you needed to […]
What I learned in my first job might help you
Looking back on my first job as a salesperson for NCR Business Forms starting in 1982, I realized I learned a lot from the first few months and years. While some of what I learned was completely dumb luck and some deliberate, I hope it helps you as you look to advance your career and/or […]
Not Selling in the coronavirus environment: Maybe the best questions you can ask your customers
I am still hearing frequently it is considered “tone deaf” to try to drive a sales opportunity forward with many customers. Consistent with this theme, Avi Smith-Rappaport, President of We Care Computers in West Hartford, CT has been asking business colleagues and friends “Do you have everything you need?” Avi recently told me this question […]