sales

July 30, 2014

PARTNER

Using Ongoing Marketing to Nurture Leads: Do You Know What it Takes to Get to “Yes”?

4 min read

When I started in my sales career many years ago, I didn’t have the luxury of an established client base or a robust CRM package that reminded me who to call. I didn’t have a marketer funneling leads to me or setting up appointments on my behalf.

June 25, 2014

PARTNER

The Secret Formula for Success: Leveraging Promotions for the Win-Win

3 min read

Last Saturday, I spent a few hours scouring department stores for “that just right pair of black flat shoes” needed for an upcoming networking event. On the third stop, there was a large sign reading “Buy One – Get One Half Off”. Now, I didn’t NEED two new pairs of shoes, but after finding those black flats and a pair of sandals, you would have been hard pressed convincing me otherwise.

March 17, 2014

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

Sales and Marketing in the Age of the Customer

2 min read

Several members of my team participated in this month’s Forrester Sales Enablement Forum, an annual conference where sales enablement professionals from around the world gather to discuss industry trends and best practices. This year’s theme: Drive growth with a 21st-century selling system, centered on strategies for surviving and thriving in “the age of the customer.” […]