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Podcast: Slow Down

By Monday Morning Manager on Mar 18, 2024 7:00:00 AM

 

Symptoms:
Elizabeth had just gotten the call every sales person hopes for each day. A target account in her territory reached out and asked that she come right away to help them with a big problem. Knowing her technical expertise could be very valuable in this situation, Elizabeth felt sure that winning the project was just a matter of not making a fatal mistake.

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Podcast: But They Keep Telling Me They Like Me!

By Monday Morning Manager on Mar 4, 2024 7:00:00 AM

 

Symptoms:
Melody and her boss just couldn't understand why she continued to struggle to close business. She was a very outgoing person who was extremely well liked by her customers. She went out of her way to be friendly to everyone and appeared to possess a good knowledge of her product and the selling process. Her failure to excel was confusing everyone.

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Podcast: More Options Does Not Mean More Business

By Monday Morning Manager on Feb 19, 2024 7:00:00 AM


 

Symptoms:
Linda was frustrated by her prospect's unwillingness to make a decision. Her prospect said he needed some time to digest the three options outlined in her proposal before making a decision.

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Podcast: Is Love In The Air?

By Monday Morning Manager on Feb 12, 2024 7:00:00 AM

 

 

Symptoms:
Valentine looked at his schedule and realized he is set to go visit a favorite client, or maybe a prospect, or maybe even still a suspect, this week. He absolutely loved spending time with this person and company.

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Podcast: Are You Missing the Low Hanging Fruit?

By Monday Morning Manager on Feb 5, 2024 7:00:00 AM

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Maximizing Sales Prospecting Efficiency: Simplifying Your Approach

By Sarah Waple on Jan 25, 2024 1:32:26 PM

In this week's Monday morning manager message, we delved into the art of prospecting and the crucial task of auditioning prospects to determine their suitability for your business. If you haven't had a chance to listen, take a moment to do so for valuable insights. Our discussions with clients regarding Monday morning manager responses sparked intriguing ideas for this article. Let's explore the world of prospecting, a vital aspect of business development that demands attention.

During our high-performance sales program, a common question arises: How long does prospecting take? Experienced sales and business development professionals provide varied answers, ranging from 5 minutes to a full conversation. This perception aligns with numerous articles online emphasizing the time and research involved in effective prospecting. However, what if we challenge the notion that prospecting needs to be complex and time-consuming?

Let's reconsider the time invested in prospecting. Rather than viewing it as an extensive process, what if prospecting could be as brief as 5-10, or maybe 30 seconds of a conversation? This perspective challenges the traditional mindset and prompts us to explore a more streamlined approach to get more done in less time.

Simplifying Your Prospecting Process:

Prospect Where You're Already Doing Business:
Explore untapped opportunities with existing clients.
Overcome self-limiting beliefs and inquire about additional business possibilities.

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Podcast: Are you Going For A Ride?

By Monday Morning Manager on Jan 15, 2024 7:00:00 AM

 

 

Symptoms:

Amanda was working through her list of live opportunities after putting her pipeline through a “kill it or close it” exercise. She set up appointments to move her sales process along with several of the live opportunities. She was steadfast in naming her meetings, sending homework, and even let some her more notorious feet draggers know these were decision meetings. She was ready to do what she had to do to start meeting her sales goals for the quarter.

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Podcast: Give Them an Exit

By Monday Morning Manager on Oct 30, 2023 7:00:00 AM

 
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Podcast: Does Your Pipeline Have A Timeline?

By Monday Morning Manager on Oct 16, 2023 7:00:00 AM

 

Symptoms:

Carlos believes that sales success is simply a game of numbers, and his commitment to relentless prospecting has proven him right quarter after quarter, year after year. However, all that prospecting creates problems, for Carlos often finds himself so overwhelmed by follow-ups and open opportunities that he loses track of some of the best deals he has on the street.

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Fast Tip Friday: Quit Getting Ready to Get Ready

By Charlie Hauck on Oct 13, 2023 7:00:00 AM

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