Sales Process

While this idea of a decision not to make a decision may sound confusing to you the first time you encounter it, if you follow it through, you will find that it makes perfect sense. In fact, this simple Sandler guideline often serves as the last word when deciding whether you have a “live” prospect – or a “dead” lead.

In this episode, we sit down with Duane Cerny, the author of Dead People’s Things, to discuss the sales lessons from selling vintage furniture and clothing. Duane explains how he decided to switch career paths from a lawyer to a business selling mid-century modern furniture when he was around the age of 30.

This episode features Brad Ferguson as our guest. We talk about how to create a 30-Second Commercial successfully. Brad advises salespeople to target their ideal clients and specify the issues that others are facing that they can resolve.

You may have heard the old saying that 90 percent of success happens between the ears. That’s easy enough to say. But what does putting this principle into practice really mean? What does it look like when it shows up, in a discussion with a prospective buyer, as part of who we really are?

There are four predictable steps that impact all major purchase decisions. Do you know what they are?

In an article originally published at Forbes.com for the Forbes Business Development Council, Sandler CEO and President David Mattson details the modern buyer’s journey.

It is far easier to sell at your listed price than most salespeople realize – even during economic uncertainty. Here are three steps you can take today that will make selling without discounting second nature, no matter what else is going on in your market.

The sales process has changed significantly in recent years. Prospects are now much more informed about their options and the buying process than they used to be, so salespeople must adapt their approach accordingly.

This article focuses on the stages of the buyer’s journey that matter most to salespeople- Engagement, Consideration, Decision, and Advocacy. We must meet buyers wherever they are in this journey and not where we have traditionally started our own process.

Rick, a 10-year sales veteran, had major issues creating rapport during his sales calls.