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The Pricing Czar

Managing pricing with AI The pricing process, which is central to your business, has been significantly influenced by AI. As a consultant in the welding and gases industry, I'm frequently asked by distributors which AI software can provide the best chance for...

What Will You Still Become?

Take a look back to look ahead... What have you done? I am 76 years old and find myself asking — how did I get here so fast? I reflect on what brought me this far and where I still want to go. Do I want to achieve more or is it time to coast? R.G. Collingwood, a...

Developing a Life Plan

Whether you are at the beginning of your career or nearing the end, it is important to have a life plan.  A guiding strategy that takes into account your unique strengths as well as your passions keeps you motivated and on track. I am 76 years old and have a life plan...

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The Power of Personalized Motivation in Leadership

One of an executive sales manager’s most challenging responsibilities is keeping people motivated and encouraging their professional growth. To be an effective leader, one of the most important...

Cutting Dead Inventory Costs with Advanced Inventory Management

Reducing dead inventory is essential for distribution companies to stay competitive. As a senior executive, I once faced a period when our obsolete stock hit 5% of annual sales. To tackle this, I...

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...
Managing Sales Prospects Today

Managing Sales Prospects Today

The importance of management Much has changed in the world of sales, but the importance of managing sales prospects remains high. An active...

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...