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Catch up on previous editions — from prospecting tips and coaching frameworks to negotiation tactics and leadership lessons.
Why Clarity Beats Cleverness
Sales leaders love a good message, but somewhere between the elevator pitch, the website copy, and the first discovery call, the real meaning often gets lost in a fog of jargon. Everyone knows the importance of clear sales messaging, but very few teams achieve it. “We help companies optimise their
Stop Checking In, Start Standing Out
A strong sales follow up strategy is often the difference between a deal moving forward and a prospect disappearing into silence. You’ve been there. You had a great first call. Promising signs. Good questions. Maybe even a verbal yes. Then… nothing. You follow up with a friendly “Just checking in…”
How to Ask Questions That Actually Create Next Steps
Every salesperson has been there — the discovery call that felt good but went nowhere. You asked about their challenges, nodded at the right times, felt a spark of rapport — yet a week later, silence. No follow-up meeting. No proposal. No deal. The truth? Discovery calls rarely fail in the close; they
Ghosted? Here’s What to Do Next
Do you have a sales follow-up strategy, if not this will sound familiar. It’s one of the most frustrating moments in a salesperson’s week. You’ve had a positive conversation, the prospect has shown genuine interest, and perhaps you’ve even submitted a tailored proposal. Everything seems to be moving in the
Beating the Prospecting Blues
Let’s start with a truth that doesn’t get spoken often enough: prospecting is hard. Not technically hard. Not skill-based hard. But emotionally hard. Sales prospecting motivation will ebb and flow Because prospecting requires something that most other parts of the sales process don’t: self-generated energy. You’re not reacting to a
From Good To Great: The Power of Ongoing Sales Evolution
Continuous improvement in sales, like in every discipline, is essential for sustained success. Teams that build a culture of reflection, feedback, and skill development don’t just close deals; they strengthen their ability to create value in every interaction. Sales has always been about momentum. The market moves, customers adapt, competitors
Thriving in the Slow Lane: Sales Strategies for Tougher Markets
For sales leaders, there are few feelings more unsettling than watching demand stall. Pipelines thin, conversations stretch out, and once-reliable buyers become hesitant. It’s tempting to tell yourself it’s a blip, that the market will self-correct, but ignoring the reality of slower consumer demand is a mistake. Selling in a
How to Win Before the Contract Ends
Last week’s article, Stay Seen, Stay Sold: The Art of Account Contact, explored why consistent, year-round engagement with clients is critical, not just waiting until renewal time to check in. But eventually, every relationship reaches a pivotal moment: the renewal conversation. In sales, we often glorify the “close” — the signed
Stay Seen, Stay Sold: The Art of Account Contact
From Pipeline to Partnership In many sales organisations, the primary focus remains fixed on acquiring new business. Considerable time and resources are devoted to prospecting, pitching, and closing new deals. Yet, in the pursuit of growth, a critical aspect of sustainable revenue is often overlooked: An Account Management contact strategy,