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Trust in a Professional Relationship

Creating new relationships I recently read two articles about developing trust on the SmartBrief on Leadership blog. They were "This Advice from 1751 Can Help You Be Better Liked Today" and "7 Ways to Build a 'Circle of Truth' as a Leader." This reading coincided with...

Trust and Getting to Know You

The ability to build new relationships is an important asset for a businessperson, but getting to know someone is no easy task. I have found that establishing trust is a critical step in building a new relationship. Trust is a reverse psychological phenomenon — the...

Praise Followed by Criticism Never Works

A career-long blind spot I learned later in life that the best salesperson I worked with in my 50-year career often felt I did not fully acknowledge or praise her success. We worked together in industrial sales in the 1980s and 1990s. At that time, sales was still...

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AI Call Reporting and Sales Management

Managing your Reps — Setting Expectations and Providing Reviews  This is the first in a series of articles I am writing on AI’s impact on managing the next generation of outside sales reps (OSR). I...

The three most common uses of AI

One of AI's greatest advantages is its ability to significantly reduce the time required for routine processes. By automating tasks such as order processing, data entry, workforce scheduling, and...

Getting the contract signed

Once you have identified your customer’s needs and those making the purchasing decision, move into investment discussions and present your solutions. You are ready to get a contract signed. Customer...
Key benefits of AI calendar planning

Key benefits of AI calendar planning

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing time management, and AI planners are leading this transformation. Moreover, these intelligent systems go...

AI Call Reporting and Sales Management

AI Call Reporting and Sales Management

Managing your Reps — Setting Expectations and Providing Reviews  This is the first in a series of articles I am writing on AI’s impact on managing...

What Buyers Expect Today

What Buyers Expect Today

Do you know who your buyers are and what they expect? According to LinkedIn’s 2025 B2B Buyers Report , Millennials now make up 73% of all B2B buyers...

Balancing Life Decisions

Balancing Life Decisions

Early in my career, I worked for an international distribution company with a steep corporate ladder to climb. As a sales manager, I oversaw a...

How to Improve Strategic Projections

How to Improve Strategic Projections

Like so many areas of business, the art of strategic planning has been greatly altered by the introduction of new technology. Software applications...

Why Sales Teams Need Technology

Why Sales Teams Need Technology

In today’s digital marketplace, it is important to recognize that your sales team needs the right tools in order to successfully compete. Enterprise...

How to Motivate with Positive Feedback

How to Motivate with Positive Feedback

One of the best ways a company can improve sales is by providing its sales reps with consistent positive feedback. Being appreciated for a job well...

4 Ways To Set Sales Goals

4 Ways To Set Sales Goals

A sales leader knows how to set effective goals in specific areas and recognizes that par levels are different for each individual. To boost your...

CRM — The Game Changer

CRM — The Game Changer

I am becoming increasingly aware of the importance of using digital tools, especially in the context of sales. The distributorship I was part of for...

A New Day in Sales with AI

A New Day in Sales with AI

It's a new day in sales Artificial Intelligence tools are transforming processes. By analyzing data and automating processes, AI can significantly...

Strengthening your Core with AI

Strengthening your Core with AI

Focus on your core business Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are particularly effective for your core business. Companies have a lot of...

Improving Traditional Sales Processes

Improving Traditional Sales Processes

Traditional sales techniques can be improved with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). According to a recent article in Forbes (“Why...

Keep Your Business on Track

Keep Your Business on Track

Keeping your business on track with good people management As an executive sales manager, I found that many work-related problems I encountered did...

Automate to Stay Competitive

Automate to Stay Competitive

With the latest technology, you can streamline operations, improve customer service, and stay competitive in today’s market. Using automation tools...

Branching Out?

Branching Out?

Business expansion should always be a topic for discussion. Branching out can be an excellent way to grow, but it represents a significant...

Is It Time to Expand Your Business?

Is It Time to Expand Your Business?

Central to any good business plan is the possibility of expanding. I am working with a distributor who asked me to advise him on adding a new branch...