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Catch up on previous editions — from prospecting tips and coaching frameworks to negotiation tactics and leadership lessons.
Is Your Sales Org Still Fit for Purpose?
Running a successful sales organisation isn’t a one-time setup — it’s a continuous process of adjustment, refinement, and renewal. Market dynamics change, buyer behaviour evolves, and team members come and go. And yet, too many sales organisations rarely carry out a sales organisation review. Instead they operate as if the
From Metrics to Momentum
Let’s be clear: KPIs are essential. But many sales teams fall into a trap where tracking becomes the end goal rather than a means to improvement. You’ve likely seen this happen—weekly dashboards full of colourful graphs, win rates neatly plotted, call volumes tallied—but with no discernible change in behaviour, strategy,
Communicating Value: How to Support Price Increases
Price adjustments are an inevitable part of sustaining and growing a business. For many sales leaders, the notion of raising prices, especially during annual contract renewals or for ongoing monthly plans, can be daunting. However, understanding the necessity behind these adjustments is the first step towards successfully communicating price increases
Measuring Client Performance: A Strategic Imperative
While sales teams often focus on tracking internal metrics like pipeline health, conversion rates, and quota attainment, an equally crucial dimension frequently goes overlooked: measuring client performance. For sales leaders aiming to drive long-term sustainable growth, understanding how clients perform post-sale is not just an exercise in data collection; it’s
Handling Objections: A Three-Step Process for Success
There’s an old Benjamin Franklin quote that goes something like, “Nothing is certain except death and taxes.” I’d like to add a third option to the list of certainties: “Nothing is certain except death, taxes, and objections in a sales process.” Objections are very common and are often viewed with
The Art of Effective Sales Proposals: Personalisation Through Discovery
Crafting an effective proposal is not merely an exercise in presenting a product or service. Rather, it is an art form, a strategic communication tool designed to bridge the gap between your prospect’s needs and the solutions your offering provides. This process requires more than an understanding of your product;
Beyond the Facts: How Emotions Drive Sales Decisions
All Sales Leaders already know the importance of gathering information, uncovering prospect needs, and steering conversations towards favourable outcomes. However, many overlook the significance of balancing factual-based questions with those that tap into the emotional drivers in sales that are at the core of decision-making. The Importance of Emotions While
Turning Gatekeepers into Allies: Unlocking Access
One of the most challenging obstacles your sales team may face is gaining access to their target contacts, a defining step that often determines the success or failure of a sales effort. Getting past gatekeepers in sales is not simply about making a call or sending an email; it’s about
Standing Out in a Crowded Market: Strategies for Prospecting
Today it is harder to be seen and heard than ever before. In last week’s newsletter, I wrote about the challenges associated with lead sourcing today, and this week expands on that to look at what you do once you have a lead. Cutting through the noise and making your