You can learn a lot by talking to your prospects, existing clients, and past clients. But what should you ask when interviewing them? How will the right questions lead to impactful answers? In this episode of Get More Clients, Superstar Sales Consultant Lynn Whitbeck tells you why sales people should be more like detectives. All great detectives ask questions – …
7 Tips to Improve Your Sales Pitch In 2022
The marketing world is evolving at a rapid pace. Every day brings new trends. Discontinuation of the traditional advertisement or marketing methods is the hallmark of customer preferences changes. 2022 – a comeback year after two years of the pandemic – is all about innovation, according to career counselling Melbourne. The bar is high, and you need to bring your …
How to WOW Your Clients and 10X Your Sales With Transcending Voice
In sales, it’s important to stand above the competition – whether through offering a better product or service, forming a stronger connection with your clients, or better understanding their needs. How can you truly WOW your clients? From there, how can you multiply your sales ten times over? According to Schroeder Nordholt, it starts with transcending voice. Watch our podcast …
How to Unlock More Business & Plant Seeds for the Future
A few months ago, we were thrilled to feature Christina Lenkowski on our show to learn about guest podcasting. Today, this special guest is back, this time to reveal how you can unlock more business and increase your sales. How can you prepare your business for a strong future in the 2020s? Lynn and Christina share all in our latest …
13 Out-of-the-Box Sales Promotions You Can Try
In your sales career, it’s vital that you stand out, maintain lasting connections, and promote your product or service in a way that is memorable. Whether one-on-one, with the whole team, or in a packed meeting room, how can you make a lasting impression? Sales veteran Lynn is an expert in the fine art of out-of-the-box sales promotions. In our …
How to Recover From Cold Call Rejection
Getting rejected on a cold call can throw me for a loop. I’ve come to realize that this response is very common for cold calls, but it still makes me not want to make another cold call, and I have to spend time revving myself up again. How can I bounce back faster from a negative answer on a cold …
How Should I Address Donation Requests with My Manager?
We have a tight sales budget, but there are times when a client requests we donate our products for a cause they are supporting. How do I approach management for approval of these donation requests? – Patty in Bethesda, MD Answer: Every business has a responsibility to be a good partner in the community. This responsibility is demonstrated by actions, …
How Should I Handle Event Invites I do Not Want?
I am constantly invited to client events or ballgames after work and on weekends. How do I gracefully decline these event invites? – Tara in Denver, CO Answer: Building rapport with clients requires time, attention, and genuine interest. Receiving an invitation from a customer is a compliment, and it speaks to the relationship you have fostered. It’s important to view …
15 Unique & Fun Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Clients
The end-of-the-year holidays are here, and what better time to show gratitude to your sales clients than with a unique holiday gift? But what should you get them? Before you start shopping, there are some important best practices you’ll need to consider. You’ll also want to think about how you can give gifts that set you apart from the rest. …
7 Surefire Ways to Boost Your Referrals and Sales
Sales careers are dependent upon having a strong network of clients. How do you build up this network? One of the best ways is through referrals. Referrals are highly coveted and a vital way to boost your sales career, but it can be daunting to seek them out. How do you ask for referrals without coming across as desperate? What …
How Should You Combat Unfair Client Poaching at Work?
I just learned I have a co-worker who is calling on one of my clients. How do I confront this situation of apparent client poaching? – Trish in Honolulu, HI Answer: First thing – don’t assume the worst. How did you learn about this? Was it from a trusted resource in a position to have first-hand knowledge, from an office …
Should You ‘Friend’ Clients on Your Personal Social Media?
I’ve had several clients ask to become friends on my personal social channels. While I use resources such as LinkedIn for client connections, I am concerned about blending my personal social media channels with work. My sales customers are my livelihood. Where should I draw the line? – Toni in Baltimore, Maryland Answer: Toni, building and maintaining relationships through social …
Client Motivations: How to Gain Understanding and Drive Results
Are you struggling in sales? Are you looking to increase your closing rate? To succeed in sales, it’s vital that you know who you’re selling to. How well do you understand your clients? How well do you understand buyer motivation? Make sure you know what your client wants (what they really, really want) before you make your sales pitch. Thinking …
10 Steps to Focus on Benefits to Boost Sales
Sales is all about your clients. So how can you entice them and improve your performance? By focusing on benefits! That can be harder than it looks, so we’ve come up with our the 10 steps you need to take. With these tips, you’ll quickly boost sales and improve client relationships. The first step is to pay attention to what …
How To Manage A Day Packed With Meetings: The Ultimate Game Plan
Meetings are a foundational tool for wooing your prospects and clients. A key to developing great relationships with your prospects and clients is doing the heavy lifting. This means making things as hassle-free as possible for your clients. You ensure that everything is convenient for them, and this includes meetings. When it comes to in-person meetings, going to them, rather …
How to Handle Pay-to-Play Clients
In sales, you meet all kinds of prospects and clients. Depending on your industry, you may run into so-called pay-to-play clients. As the name suggests, these are potential clients who require some form of payment before you can participate in a particular business activity. But isn’t that shady? It depends on who you ask. Lynn and Tina have both dealt …
Recovering From a Misstep
Sales is a tricky business that requires excellent people skills as you build trust with your clients. But no matter how much you’ve mastered the art of sales, you’ll still make mistakes from time to time. What kinds of missteps can occur during the sales process? What about client relationships – are missteps more serious and harder to overcome? Moreover, how …