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One missed step won’t matter, will it?
Is it possible to leave out a step in a process and still get a successful outcome? Well, I guess some may think it depends on what step is missed, or what the process is, or what you consider a successful outcome looks like. I would argue though when it
Sometimes, it just is!
Have you ever missed your monthly sales goal? If you have, you know the thoughts that go through your head. If you haven’t, congratulations on avoiding it so far! But here’s the truth: it will happen eventually. When salespeople miss their targets, the biggest mistake they make is abandoning the
My Dad, the engineer
I have a knack for breaking down complex business challenges, but where does that come from? The workshop During my childhood, my Dad had a workshop that he spent a lot of his spare time in. It was a magical place with various machines, workbenches, tools, and boxes of fastenings
Be careful what you wish for
The CEO’s Frustration I once reported to a CEO that was convinced there was a communication problem in his leadership team. He felt the team didn’t engage during meetings, didn’t come to the meeting with ideas, and generally seemed disconnected. What infuriated him even more was nobody else in the
Sometimes You Have To Dig, And Then Dig Some More
Sales prospecting pipeline management is not an exciting part of the sales process to most, but it can be a critical element. The foundation that all else built upon. During my early career in sales leadership, I managed an Inside Sales team responsible for scheduling meetings for the Field Sales
Customer Service, Without The Service!
Customer service mistakes happen, but can they be avoided and if they do happen what can you do to put them right as soon as possible. I recently decided to cancel my access to a national newspaper’s digital subscription. I had held it for 10+ years but sadly in recent
The Genesis Of The Sales Doctor
So why did I decide to start The Sales Doctor? Ultimately I want everyone selling with an ethical sales process. Let me give you the background and context, and get something off my chest. Sales is often given a bad name, and I am sick of it. Why sales has a