by Tim Healy
In Support of Commission-Based Sales
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The mindset of today’s sales professionals has changed. Today, the big focus is on salary over commission-based sales. Is this focus impacting the motivation of sales professionals? I’m here to tell you why the answer to that question is a resounding YES. (more…)
by Tim Healy
How to Plan to Sell Your Business with Michelle Seiler Tucker
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The ultimate win for an entrepreneur is to build a company that others want a piece of. Being able to sell your business takes years of planning and dedication. It is no wonder that 80% of businesses that are created do not sell. My guest today is here to give you the insight you need to attract buyers, even if you are just starting your company. (more…)
by Tim Healy
How to Hire a Salesperson: Mistakes to Avoid
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No manager enjoys going through interviews. But when you have an open position in your company, it is essential that you hire the best salesperson for the job. Unfortunately, hiring the wrong person can cost you thousands of dollars and endless frustration. (more…)
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Tim’s Top Sales Strategies & Tips
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You can’t find success in sales without the right plan in place. But how can you filter out weak leads and increase your numbers? Today I will be sharing with you some of my favorite Sales Strategies, Tips and Techniques – these are the same strategies that I use each and every day and that I share with my clients that are used in the field on a daily basis. (more…)
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The New Sales Normal: Jeffrey Gitomer
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Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the world as we know it has been turned on its head. The business world has not been immune to these changes, and a “new sales normal” has resulted. For those dreaming of a return to how things were before COVID-19, my guest today has some bad news for you. (more…)
by Tim Healy
The Power of Being Thoughtful
Being thoughtful is a topic I have never written about. I hate to say it, but being thoughtful was never really a topic I incorporated into my training and coaching. Maybe I thought it was assumed, or maybe even too touchy feely. I was wrong. (more…)
by Tim Healy
Pick Up the Damn Phone
Pick up the phone! It’s simple. At least the idea is simple for me. Always has been. Connecting with people via a live phone conversation has tons of benefits. My objective with this article is to hopefully convince you that talking to a human on the phone is vastly more effective than texts, emails and social media messaging. (more…)
by Tim Healy
Your Opinion Doesn’t Matter
In sales, the goal is always to close the deal. Being confident in your product or service is vital if you want your clients to buy in. However, the best piece of sales advice I can offer is that when it comes down to it, your opinion doesn’t matter. (more…)
by Tim Healy
Coronavirus and the Evolution of Sales
The Evolution of Sales has taken us from the Snake Oil Salesmen of the 1800’s to the Solution-based selling of the 21st Century. The world of sales has no doubt seen some pretty interesting changes in the last 200 years. Today, Covid-19 is ushering in the next evolution to the world of sales. Let’s take a moment and examine how we got here. (more…)
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How Interviewing Can Teach You Winning Sales Techniques
Selling is about connecting with your prospect and making him or her feel valued. This idea also carries over in the world of entertainment. Have you ever listened to a radio interview and felt like the host and guest just clicked? This connection is something you should aspire to achieve in sales. Being an interviewer can teach you important sales techniques. (more…)