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When It Doesn’t Work—Try This Instead
This month’s theme is Being Committed, and we’re exploring how to Secure the Sale or Schedule the Next Step.
That means confidently leading each interaction toward a clear outcome—despite the twists, turns, and roadblocks that sometimes get in the way.
This week’s focus is: Being committed despite setbacks.
While we can anticipate possible obstructions, we can’t predict them all.
We can’t control the circumstances, or the weather, or other people.
Setbacks are part of the game.
Adversity ca…
What Buyers Feel (and What to Do About It)
This month, our theme is Being Committed—and we’re exploring how to Secure the Sale or Schedule the Next Step.
This is the step where results are realized. It’s the moment where all the effort and intention of the sales process comes together to create a clear next move—whether that’s a sale or a scheduled follow-up. It's about leading every interaction with purpose and confidence.
This week, we're focusing on: Being committed to the outcome versus attached to the outcome.
There’s a big diffe…
How to Lead Every Sale to a Clear Outcome
This month, we're diving into the theme of Being Committed—specifically how to Secure the Sale or Schedule the Next Step.
It’s all about gaining commitment from customers by confidently leading every interaction to a clear outcome. This step is where the results of the sales process and interaction occur. It’s the culmination of all previous actions—bringing everything together to drive the sales conversation toward a sale… or at the very least, an appointment.
This week, we’re focusing on: Be…
Don’t Convince—Guide. Here’s How
This month, we’re exploring how to BEING Brave in sales—by meeting objections with curiosity, presence, and compassion. This week, we’re talking about: BE Brave – and informative. What options will satisfy them?
This is where it gets tricky.
This is not the time to unload everything you know about the product or service in an attempt to overcome their concern. It’s not the time to drown them in data, hoping to prove their concern wrong—no matter how well-intentioned that might be.
This is the…
Being Scheduled: The Power of Appointments in Sales
For sales professionals everywhere
Being scheduled takes organization and structure to the next level. It’s about more than just having a to-do list—it’s about placing actions in time where they need to happen for both you and your clients.
When you schedule appointments, you create commitment, clarity, and momentum. You take control of the process instead of leaving follow-ups and next steps to chance. Appointments are an agreement between you and your client—a commitment to progress.
Why Sc…
Being Structured: The Support System for Success
For sales professionals everywhere
Being structured is about setting up systems that support action—so that what needs to happen actually happens. Structure isn’t limiting; it’s a foundation for success.
Think of a bridge—it provides support, stability, and a clear path forward. A calendar does the same for your time. A checklist keeps you on track. Without structure, even the best intentions can fall apart.
Why Structure is Essential
Some people resist structure because they associate it wi…
Being Organized: A Mindset for Efficiency
For sales professionals everywhere
Being organized isn’t about perfection—it’s about efficiency. Christina Scalize said it best: "Organizing isn’t about perfection; it’s about efficiency, reducing stress and clutter, saving time and money, and improving your overall quality of life."
At its core, being organized is a mindset. It’s about sorting data, actions, and tasks into meaningful categories, allowing you to work smarter, not harder. And the best part? There’s no single "right" way to do i…
Being Prepared for Success
For sales professionals everywhere
This month, the blog and webinar series are about Being Prepared—with BEING as the operative word.
Being prepared carries a state of mind of thoughtfulness and thinking ahead. It means considering current conditions in business and in your life that will impact the actions you take and the results you produce.
Being prepared coincides with being proactive, as they have a similar relationship to taking initiative. Last month, we talked about Being Intentional…
Being Intentional: Focused Actions to Achieve Your Desired Outcome
For sales professionals everywhere
Being intentional is a powerful mindset, but it’s more than just a philosophy—it’s a practical approach that can transform your sales results. By narrowing your focus and aligning your actions with a clear, desired outcome, you set yourself up for success.
What Does It Mean to Be Intentional?
At its core, being intentional is about clarity and purpose. It’s about knowing exactly what result you’re aiming for and letting that outcome guide your actions. While b…
Supercharge Your Sales: Essential Tech Tools for Success!
Welcome to the third article in our Sales Management Building Blocks series! This time, we’re focusing on technology and the structures you need to drive consistent sales performance.
When managing creative salespeople, organization and structure are essential. To avoid the peaks and valleys of sales performance, it’s crucial to implement tools and systems that prompt and guide sales activities, while also tracking actions and outcomes. Let’s explore some key structures every sales manager shou…
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