April 9, 2017
You can’t save your way to prosperity. You have to invest. By investing wisely, you open the door to high growth. In contrast, by being extremely frugal in order to save money, you risk the chance of any competitor who Read More
April 6, 2017
Is there such a thing as a “sales gene?” Well, if we speak of sales ability being part of someone’s “DNA,” then certainly we should be able to break that down further to find THE vital component.
March 29, 2017
We pack a lot of information into our one-day sales training workshops. There is so much data to share, and so little time in a day, sometimes I wonder how we pack so much in.
March 27, 2017
There are a number of reasons that “Everybody is in Sales” philosophy has become mainstream thinking for CEOs and their Executive Team.... read more
March 24, 2017
The concept of emotional intelligence continues to gain traction among business sales training experts. As I have cited in previous posts, surveys and studies online point to HR professionals prioritizing applicants with higher emotional intelligence rather than traditional IQ.
March 21, 2017
We’ve all known the super intelligent person who, despite their high IQ, was socially inept. When a person like this tries a career in sales, they usually fail, even though they might memorize every possible close and objection-handler verbatim.
March 16, 2017
Some sales people have turned closing into an art form. They seem to dance with prospects, rather than try to beat them into submission. They ask the right questions, artfully – maybe even seductively– steering the conversation towards the mutual Read More
March 12, 2017
“Average salespeople just don’t ask for referrals.” Kyla O’Connell, Senior Sales Trainer for Asher Strategies, shares this truth and a few other tidbits on referrals in this video below. Watch it (it’s less than 2 minutes long) and then continue Read More
March 9, 2017
When you are in a submarine several hundred meters below the surface of the ocean, any mistake can be potentially catastrophic. Especially when you are powered by a small nuclear reactor and are carrying nuclear-tipped cruise missiles and torpedoes.... read more
March 6, 2017
The average sales trainer does not devote sufficient time to sales role play. This is a mistake which causes about 90 percent of the information taught in seminars to fly out the window within about three months’ time.
March 3, 2017
Most sales organizations benefit from having two distinct divisions: inside sales and outside sales. A typical setup is where the inside salespeople receive the inbound leads from the corporate marketing team’s efforts, while the outside salespeople go out and “hunt” Read More
February 28, 2017
Despite their differences, each type of salesperson shares plenty of things in common, including things each looks for in corporate sales training. With so much changing in the sales profession thanks to technology, both inside and outside salespeople need corporate Read More
February 26, 2017
If you have ever put your staff through an expensive sales training workshop and were less than impressed with your return on investment, you are not alone. Even though your salespeople might have returned to work all fired up, you Read More
February 23, 2017
The best sales training seminars fit a lot into a limited amount of time. As the lines continue to blur between marketing and sales roles, demand increases for even more content to be squeezed into workshops.
February 22, 2017
What should you focus on at your next corporate sales training?
February 20, 2017
Sales training seminars in Washington are plentiful, and some are really fantastic. Others, not so much. So how do you select the best one for your business?
February 17, 2017
Looking back, it is amazing how much top sales training programs have evolved in response to changes in the business climate – most of which has been driven by advances in technology.
February 15, 2017
Is having a high IQ necessary to become a successful salesperson? Or is emotional intelligence the key ingredient?
February 7, 2017
Scripts have long played a role in sales training, although opinions vary as to their usefulness. On one hand, especially for inexperienced people, they provide a roadmap to follow during a sales call. On the other hand, they can be relied on too much, resulting in the robotic delivery which characterizes many telemarketing calls.... read more
While the basics of sales are universal, the more you can tailor a corporate sales training curriculum to match the local business environment, the better.
January 28, 2017
A lot of managers find it hard to hire good salespeople. Many of the people they bring into their ranks are not motivated, careless with customers, or otherwise liabilities. It is one of the biggest problems for any company and Read More
January 25, 2017
When you invest in sales training seminars, you expect to get a good return on your money, which is why you need to choose the best sales training seminars for your staff. For most, this means you need to see an ROI through an increase in revenue and profit. There are also intangibles, such as improved morale, greater efficiency, and stronger brand perception.... read more
January 20, 2017
In this post I will do something a little bit different. Rather than give you MY top tips for picking the best sales training seminars, I will provide some of the best from other professionals in the sales training space.
January 16, 2017
Most sales training workshops do a good job of covering the basics of selling, such as prospecting, qualifying, presenting, handling objections, and closing.
January 13, 2017
Corporate sales training continues to evolve, and you want to make sure you stay ahead of the curve, right?
January 10, 2017
Every time there is a new president, the business climate in Washington DC shifts somewhat. With the surprise victory of Donald Trump, the shift might be several magnitudes greater — based on his campaign promises to shake things up quite Read More
January 6, 2017
Imagine owning a crystal ball that could predict with a great deal of certainty whether a new employee had “the right stuff” to make it in sales. That would make life as a recruiter or sales manager much easier, wouldn’t Read More
January 3, 2017
You can set trends, or you can follow them. If you do the latter, you will constantly chase developments well after first adopters have soaked up most of the gains available from them. So, it behooves you to stick close Read More
December 29, 2016
Towards the end of each year I, along with many of you I am sure, reflect upon the accomplishments of the past 12 months. And each year, I am more and more grateful for the business I am in and Read More
December 26, 2016
The social media landscape shifts at lightning speed, and salespeople who rely on platforms such as LinkedIn for prospecting and building awareness about their companies are hard-pressed to keep up.
December 20, 2016
As sales teams prepare their projections and “battle plans” for next year, I thought it fitting to touch on a few new principles I am hearing in the sales trenches as I continue to train and also engage fellow CEOs as a Vistage speaker.... read more
December 16, 2016
Time flies when you are having fun.... read more
December 15, 2016
John Asher was recently featured in December’s issue of MilliOnAir Global Magazine highlighting the Top 10 Skills of Super Sales People.... read more
December 12, 2016
Corporate sales training in Washington DC is available from many vendors and in multiple forms. There are one-day seminars, virtual conferences, and one-on-one coaching. There are plenty of big names, as well as smaller boutique firms, so it can take a while to identify and sort through them all.... read more
December 8, 2016
The top sales training programs in the world are consistently filled with both fresh faces and repeat attendees due to the results they deliver. A desperate, struggling company can be salvaged through effective sales training, and it is no understatement to say that training is one of the most important investments a company can make.... read more
December 5, 2016
Corporate sales training can cover a wide range of topics. The basics, such as how to make a successful presentation, to advanced concepts, such as mirroring the tone and body language of the prospect to better connect with them. There are literally thousands of things which can be taught.... read more
November 20, 2016
Corporate sales training can evoke images of a boring lecturer, pacing back and forth in a hypnotic fashion, occasionally writing notes on a large pad or clicking through a dull PowerPoint. This is usually interrupted by at least two instances where the hapless presenter says “whoops” because he has run out of ink, or because he has to restart the PowerPoint after a crash (and you get to enjoy his cluttered desktop icons while he sorts things out with the tech guy).... read more
November 19, 2016
Salespeople are well-known for mixing business with pleasure. We take prospects and clients out for nice lunches, mingle with buyers at conferences all over the country, and take celebratory trips with sales staff members and executives when our company has had an especially good year.... read more
November 18, 2016
All too often a sales manager will hire a candidate on shallow premises, such as a polished appearance and impressive resume. Many assume that if an applicant can sell themselves into a job, they surely can sell whatever widgets a company offers. This hit-or-miss approach usually fails, and the sad part is that it often carries a steep, hidden price tag.... read more
November 17, 2016
The best sales training seminars have a few factors which cause attendees to want to repeat the experience, and to bring a few friends along as well.... read more
November 16, 2016
Social media. A lot of salespeople resist investing too much time or money in it, or they aren’t successful using it to drum up business. Selling evolves with the times, and social media is an inexorable part of our daily existence and an increasingly important part of the sales profession.... read more
November 15, 2016
Coca-Cola, Nike, Microsoft, Apple, General Electric, and Disney. These are some of the strongest, most enduring brands on Earth. Yet, despite the potential for their products to practically sell themselves, each one of these companies uses corporate sales training programs extensively. Why?... read more
October 20, 2016
In the realm of sales and business in general, there is simply no denying it: we are living in an age defined by social media. Originally a tool used to connect friends and family, there are now countless business applications that use a social media interface and are competing for our collective attention. For anyone following online trends, it would seem obvious the site to do this most effectively has been LinkedIn.... read more
October 19, 2016
The issues behind poor performance from sales people will be as varied as the kind of people you hire. However, by tackling the most common areas of trouble, you can see a big improvement in most of your people right away.... read more
October 18, 2016
Sales training workshops present some obvious benefits like a better-trained staff and an increase in closed sales. However, with a few tweaks, you can maximize your ROI and get even better results.... read more
October 17, 2016
At the end of the day, the goals of any sales training are going to vary depending on the needs of the client. And when it comes to varied and complicated markets, you’d be hard pressed to find a better example than Washington D.C. Like most capital cities, it is a hub of high powered business interests both civilian and government, with many specialized rules and regulations limiting how business is done. While the potential upsides of selling in this market are huge, without the know-how and skill set to navigate the D.C. market, your odds of success will be low.... read more
October 7, 2016
To put it simply, sales training works. The amount of money spent on sales teams annually is estimated at one trillion dollars, with much of it going to direct staff training. Would top companies invest so much of their resources if they weren’t seeing results? Can corporate sales training do the same for your business? And how?... read more
October 3, 2016
Games are an excellent way to get people interested in you and participate in whatever you are doing. There is something about the possibility of winning something, even if it’s just recognition, that fires up the spirit and increases involvement.... read more
September 30, 2016
The buzz of excitement and motivation coming from a successful sales training workshop is the perfect catalyst to implement positive change in a sales department.... read more
September 26, 2016
Return on investment is an important concept every business professional will be intimately familiar with and it filters into many different aspects of managerial life. Marshalling resources and making the most out of what’s provided are needed skills, and this is especially true in regards to the hiring process.... read more
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