Weekly Sales Thoughts

Archive for the 'Prospecting' Category

Conversation Bridges (Issue 555)

Saturday, January 28th, 2012

In which we explore questions to get beyond small talk.

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What Might Be Different (Issue 549)

Sunday, December 4th, 2011

In which we are prompted to move with the flow, to the future, when a prospect puts us off.

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A Little Excitement (Issue 531)

Saturday, July 30th, 2011

In which we are reminded that we need to market (attract attention) before we can sell.

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No Bonehead Mistakes (Issue 523)

Sunday, June 5th, 2011

In which we are reminded that even small mistakes can fatally undermine our credibility and effectiveness with prospects

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Bear Marketing (Issue 522)

Sunday, May 29th, 2011

In which we are reminded that the heart and art of sales is understanding and working our prospects’ desires and feelings.

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A Short Message (Issue 521)

Sunday, May 22nd, 2011

in which we are reminded that, when leaving messages with prospects’ assistants or team members, short and clear are the way.

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Pathways Overlooked (Issue 518)

Sunday, May 1st, 2011

In which we are reminded that bringing cookies(or some attention)  to the receptionist may not be a waste of time after all.

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Four Brushes (Issue 512)

Sunday, March 20th, 2011

In which we are reminded to vary the content of our prospecting approaches while we maintain our routine frequencies.

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Frost Bite (Issue 505)

Saturday, January 29th, 2011

In which we consider how long to pursue cold prospects.

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Leave a Trace (Issue 499)

Sunday, December 19th, 2010

In which we are reminded to leave a trace or a trail for our prospects so they can find us when they want to talk to us.

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