In sales, we talk a great deal about the importance of effective communication with our customers. As people, we also talk about the value of communication in every good relationship we have in our lives. So, what happens when communication breaks down in the workplace?
Solution Selling: Throw Your “Stuff” out the Window
by Amanda Ervin | Jul 14, 2021 | Message from the Mentor
A sales methodology that emphasizes solution selling requires sales representatives to focus their presentations on what the client or prospect truly needs and what gap they are trying to close. Too many reps overwhelm their customers with every feature and function of their products, not realizing this information can be unimportant.
5 Tips for Qualifying a Sales Opportunity
by Amanda Ervin | Jun 17, 2021 | Message from the Mentor
Examining your sales opportunities in each of these five areas will allow you to produce more for your company, yourself, and your customers.
3 Barriers to Understanding Your Customer’s Reality
by Amanda Ervin | May 19, 2021 | Message from the Mentor
A major enemy of effective interpersonal communication is the failure to understand the “perceived r
How to Take the Fear Out of Negotiations
by Amanda Ervin | Apr 21, 2021 | Message from the Mentor
Price increases can and will heighten a sales professional’s trepidation of negotiating with customers.
2 Tactics for Crafting a Winning Sales Message
by Amanda Ervin | Mar 24, 2021 | Message from the Mentor
Sales messaging is critical. A great message helps connect a sales representative to their customer or prospect while conveying the value of the organization and solution.
Sales Challenge: Gaining Access to the Decision-Maker
by Amanda Ervin | Feb 24, 2021 | Message from the Mentor
One of the most significant challenges for any sales professional is gaining access to the ultimate
Listen to Larry King
by Amanda Ervin | Jan 27, 2021 | Message from the Mentor
Since Larry King’s passing, there have been many profiles of his legendary work, philosophy, and imp
Sales Professionals: Embrace the Change, It’s Here to Stay
by Amanda Ervin | Dec 2, 2020 | Message from the Mentor
Carew International has an inside look at how sales professionals have changed their ways throughout
4 Tips to Help You Handle Ambiguity
by Amanda Ervin | Sep 16, 2020 | Message from the Mentor
Ambiguity is one of those words that usually carries strong negative or positive connotations. For s