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Amy Franko

Statistics show that top business leaders read a book a week. Here are 10 sales strategy books Amy Franko recommends for sales professionals and sales leaders. Read more.

Andrea Waltz &
Richard Fenton

Are you comfortable with "going for no"? Going for no isn't about a losing mindset. Learn more.

Art Sobczack

When you get an inquiry from a prospect who seems too eager to get info right now, don't be fooled. Listen to what Art says you should do to be certain you've got a real buyer. Listen above or on your favorite podcast platform.

Bernadette McClelland

How do you bridge the gap between where your results are and where you want those results to be? Check out what Bernadette has to say above. Be sure to subscribe to her YouTube channel.

Brynne Tillman

When connecting with others on LinkedIn, do you immediately pitch your product or service to them? Here's what Brynne suggests that you do instead. Read more.

Cherilynn Castleman

In this new era of selling post-pandemic, here are three ways young sellers are already ahead of the curve according to Cherilynn. Learn more.

Chris Beall

B2B companies don't last long these days. You have to dominate or die. See what Chris has to say on the topic. Read more.

Colleen Francis

Whether you are a leader within your organization or a leader in sales, it’s your job to anticipate the unexpected with all of your customers. Check out Colleen's advice. Read more.

Danielle Ducunha-Howarth

Do you have meetings on your calendar that don't have an agenda or expressed goal and location? Danielle writes that you need to change that. Read more.

Darrell Amy

Darrel says, "As great as your products are, as experienced as your team is, and as responsive your customer service may be, that's not what buyers are buying. People do not buy your products, they buy the outcomes your products create." Read more.

Donald Kelly

Objections and rejections are common challenges that salespeople face almost on a daily basis. The idea of losing a deal is stressful but with the right attitude, it’s not impossible to move past objections. Check out what Donald has to say. Read more.

Gina Trimarco

If you want to make people look and feel good, while building trust quickly, the best way to do it is through active listening and observation. Gina says it's not just about listening with your ears but also listening with your eyes. Read more.

James Muir

James says that your questions, in and of themselves, have an amazing capacity to create insight and bring value to your sales encounter. Your ability to master questioning and facilitative dialogue is among the highest payoff skills in selling. Read more.

Jeff Bajorek

Jeff describes trust as the most valuable currency in the universe. Earn it, protect it, and be careful not to squander it. Read more. 

Jessica Stokes

Jessica explains that the needs analysis is arguably one of the most important segments of the sales call or appointment. This is where the customer should do most of the talking and share what they are actually looking for. Check out Jessica's advice for making the most of this. Read more.

Jim Karrh

Many business leaders recognize the need for a new growth message, consistently delivered in their important customer conversations. Check out what Jim has to share on this episode of The Manage Your Message Podcast. Listen now.

Keith Lubner

Learn more about Sales Gravy Master Trainer Keith Lubner.

Kendra Lee

Are you trying to hire a sales superstar? Then Kendra suggests you put these 10 sales skills on your checklist. Learn more.

Kenyetta Gordon

Kenyetta shares her thoughts on sales consultants building their personal brands. Follow Kenyetta on Facebook.

Larry Levine

In a "post trust" sales world, Larry reminds us that authenticity separates sales professionals from sales reps. It separates the heartfelt from the empty-hearted. Read more.

Laura-Jade Harries

In sales, hope is a terrible thing. Laura says that as scary as it is to push for a no, in sales, it is infinitely more beneficial for you to hear a no than a maybe. Read more.

Lee Salz

In this post, Lee asks what level of pricing authority should sales reps have. Read more.

Luigi Prestinenzi

In this podcast episode, Luigi reminds us that we need to stop the next time we find ourselves busy and ask, "Am I being busy, or am I being productive?"

Meridith Elliott Powell

Meridith interviews John Register in this groundbreaking series - Turning Uncertainty To Competitive Advantage Welcome to Phase II. Watch the video above and subscribe to Meridith's YouTube Channel. Subscribe now.

Mike Adams

Like a General in war, you don’t have the full picture in a sales engagement. Nonetheless, Mike says it’s the salesperson’s responsibility to know what is going on. Read more.

Rachel Pitts

In this episode of Women Your Mother Warned You About, Rachel and her co-host Gina talk about the sleazy side of customer service and pressure sales that make you want to run for the hills.

Rod Santomassimo

Rod shares his thoughts on the Clubhouse app. He discusses the opportunities for collaboration, having online discussions, and the best and worst parts of the app. Check it out.

Shari Levitin

Shari shares that the reason we fail when setting goals is due to our focus. We only focus on the outcomes and not the activities that drive the outcomes. Read more.

Tony Hughes

Tony shares his advice to professionals who are selling during times of crisis. Empathy, emotional intelligence, and more are keys to weathering tough sales times. Read more.

Tony Morris

Do you agree that people buy from people like them? Tony says that to be more like your prospects, you need to pay attention to questions. That means the questions you ask prospects and how the prospects respond to those questions. Read more.