A Customer 360 Meeting is an annual event during which all points on the circle of your relationship with your customer are discussed. These...

Macro key performance indicators (KPIs) serve as the lifeblood of a growing, profitable business.  In AI-Enabled Sales Management, the ultimate goal...

Before a manager and salesperson can create a strategic plan for the future, they must scrutinize past and present performance through Key...

While macro indicators shape overall sales impact, a select group of micro indicators truly drives measurable success. These key metrics are...

Modern sales dashboards A great deal has changed in the world of sales, but certain aspects remain critically important. For example, call...

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

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

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...

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...

I recently read “Another Way” by Dave Whorton. In this book, Whorton gives practical advice and real-world examples of companies going Evergreen....

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...

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

Traditional forecasting When I retired from a very successful distribution company in 2018, we were creating our strategic plan using the most...

Using intuition As a consultant, I am often asked to interview potential new executive employees for my clients. In my sales management career, I...

AI continues to be in the news and increasingly in your life. If it’s not part of your business plan, be sure to include it now. For example, here...

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

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...

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...

One of an executive sales manager’s most challenging responsibilities is keeping people motivated and encouraging their professional growth. To be...

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...

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

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

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