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Don't procrastinate... stand at the plate and do something.

Don’t Start – Then You Can’t Lose

By CommenceCRM / November 16, 2016

There are hundreds of ways to avoid “starting.” Learn how to recognize those behavior patterns that fill up your sales time and do nothing for you.

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The customer is not always right

What do you do when a customer becomes abusive with you?

By Dave Kahle / November 3, 2016

Q. What do you do when a customer becomes abusive with you? Loud, screaming, and personally threatening?

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Dave Kahle's fundamental sales equation

Question and Answer #55 – My sales are down. What can I do?

By Dave Kahle / October 14, 2016

You’ll need to move outside of your comfort zones, become a whole lot more strategic, thoughtful, and better at what you do, and do some things differently.

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If you can't spend quality time in front of the customer, your days as a successful sales person are numbered. - Dave Kahle

Dealing with Your Customers’ Time Constraints

By Dave Kahle / September 14, 2016

Your customers used to be able to spend more time with you. But lately, it seems as though they are on tighter schedules and are harder to see.

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If you give it away for free, then don't expect to ever get paid for it - ever.

Your Meter’s Always Running

By CommenceCRM / September 6, 2016

A curious thing happens when people get something for free; they are less likely to buy in the future. After all, why should they?

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how to overcome sales slump depression.

Sales Question and Answer #51 – How to Stay Upbeat

By Dave Kahle / August 17, 2016

Q. I find it difficult to stay upbeat and positive all the time. I have a tendency to get down on myself when something goes poorly and then find it hard to look forward to the next sales call. I can’t be the only sales person who struggles with this. Can you help?

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I must believe in a product in order to sell it

By Dave Kahle / August 10, 2016

Too often salespeople are hindered by limiting beliefs that prevent them from implementing the best practices that can multiply their results.

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How do you sell something you don’t believe in?

By Dave Kahle / August 3, 2016

Sales Question and Answer #39: How do you sell something if you don’t believe it is right for the customer?

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Permit the prospect to sell themselves

By CommenceCRM / July 28, 2016

This is a Sales Tip of the Week from guest poster Shulman & Associates. The STORY: Nick knew that the prospect was close to making a buying decision.  Her eyes darted back and forth between her left hand and the window looking out into the parking lot.  Just a little more pushing and he knew she’d close. “If you decide to…

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Are your customer relationships an asset or an obstacle?

By Dave Kahle / July 21, 2016

What to do when business declines from your high-volume customers, and the relationships are no longer as profitable as they once were.

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