One of the things that absolutely destroys sales is when the buyer perceives a lack of confidence in the sales person. If...
What Makes Your Sales Team Likable, Knowledgeable, and Memorable
by Mike Carroll on Sun, Sep 8, 2019 @ 14:09 PM
Salespeople and sales leaders often ask us: "What can I do to stand out?" This is particularly important when selling in a...
The Importance of Simplicity
by Mike Carroll on Sun, Sep 1, 2019 @ 11:09 AM
Creating a Healthy Coaching Environment in Sales
by Mike Carroll on Sun, Aug 25, 2019 @ 16:08 PM
One of the barriers sales leaders encounter when trying to establish a consistent coaching rhythm with each salesperson on...
Two Great Sales Lessons From the Film Free Solo
by Mike Carroll on Thu, Jun 20, 2019 @ 14:06 PM
A few weeks ago I was flying across the country, and was able to watch the Oscar-winning film Free Solo. Watching it in an...
Leveraging Sales Enablement Practices that Drive Performance
by Mike Carroll on Tue, Jun 18, 2019 @ 10:06 AM
How much focus do your sales managers put on conversation speed and tonality when they coach their salespeople? At...
How to Retain High Performing Sales People
by Mike Carroll on Wed, May 15, 2019 @ 10:05 AM
Over the years you may have noticed a difficulty in keeping your highest performing sales people on your team. You may have...
Building a Culture of Sales Accountability
by Mike Carroll on Wed, Oct 5, 2016 @ 16:10 PM
When we talk with CEOs about sales accountability at their companies, we usually hear stories about sales quotas, activities...
10 Activities Sales Managers Should Focus On
by Mike Carroll on Mon, Sep 19, 2016 @ 11:09 AM
When I talk with CEOs, I often hear them complaining about how their sales managers are always busy, but not productive....
What Should CEOs Worry About When Hiring a New Sales Manager?
by Mike Carroll on Mon, Aug 29, 2016 @ 14:08 PM
In last week’s post we talked about growing your company to the point where it makes sense to hire a sales manager and we...
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