Shooting Fish In A Barrel

My friend Bill Tucker, President of the Florida Building Material Association, recently wrote in his associations publication (e-BLUEPRINT): The members of one of our business round tables were discussing how to increase sales, when one…

Simple Skills for Successful Selling

If you thought that selling was difficult, think again. The truth is that successful selling involves a simple set of skills. One is the skill of getting information. The other is giving it. When you…

How to Stop Cold Calls from Feeling Intrusive

Can’t you tell when somebody wants something from you? I certainly can. And it usually feels inconvenient and intrusive. So you can understand, then, why potential clients will often run for cover when your cold…

How to Diffuse Cold Calling Pressure Points

Stop your expectations from sabotaging cold calls Sales pressure is a mighty saboteur. And it comes in all shapes, sizes, and flavors. Beginning any conversation with the anticipation of a sale puts the whole conversation…