What’s Holding Your Prospecting Back?
There aren’t many certainties in selling. What works well for one person can be a dead end for another, and what looks like a sure sale can easily deteriorate into a missed opportunity. One thing you can count on, however, is that a lack of strong, qualified leads will always be a stumbling block on [...]
The Prospecting Dilemma
When you approach a new prospect, what do you have to offer? Whether you’re sending an email or cold calling, you need to grab the attention of your contact and make them want to talk with you. But too often sellers spew on about their product or lead off with a trap question that screams [...]
No Voicemail = A Missed Opportunity
Leave a voicemail? Don’t leave a voicemail? This is a question that sellers are passionate about. Many suggest not, but isn’t that a missed opportunity? I always leave a message because how else will they know that you want to speak with them? In today’s world where it’s acceptable to screen calls, you may never [...]
Cold Calling Isn’t the Only Way to Get Prospects
Not many sellers like cold calling. They may be forced into it but they go kicking and screaming, avoiding it with any excuse. Unfortunately, they think it’s the only approach to prospecting, but it doesn’t have to be that way. John was a managed services provider looking to grow his company. He created a cold [...]
Fill Your Pipeline by Refining Your Referral Requests
Lately I’ve heard a lot of people talking about how to get referrals. No doubt about it, they’re one of the quickest ways to fill your pipeline. They’re definitely easier and less stressful than cold calling. They’re more accessible, and there’s less competition to close the deal. Knowing this, more and more sellers are asking [...]