Where Did All the Prospects Go

Sell by understanding what the prospect really needs How often have you met someone or had a prospect for your business and found that the promising prospect or lead just went nowhere?  I believe this has happened to most of us, whether it was a possible new...

When Selling Isn’t Selling

Sell better, close better, outsell the competition In these somewhat tough times, we often look for ways to sell better, close better, outsell the competition or handle the unfair competition.  We are often afraid to be viewed as a salesman or as so many...

What’s The Difference?

Helping prospects see the difference to close the sale Helping prospects see the difference to close the saleHow many times have you heard that question?  It is often used in an off-hand, matter of fact way and it is sometimes used in a sarcastic...

Sticks and Bricks

Creating proposals that sell Have you ever wondered why your beautiful, well documented, detailed proposal doesn’t lead to the sale of the job?  Contrary to popular belief, it is not always the price.  And no, it is not necessary to give them even...