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Category Archives: Sales
One Way To Get An Honest Answer
One Way To Get An Honest Answer Let’s say you’re thinking about buying a new car and haven’t decided whether to get a Toyota, a Nissan, or a Chevy . So you ask a friend who bought a Nissan if … Continue reading
“Closing” a Sale
“Closing” a Sale: What’s In A Word By Gene Griessman A salesman recently told me that he doesn’t like the expression “closing” a sale. Said it sounds like manipulation. Said a close is something you do to someone. … Continue reading
Sales Techniques: How To Begin A Presentation
What You Say When You Want To Start The Sales Process by Gene Griessman, Ph.D. Here’s a terrific opener that professional speaker and author Ken Futch recently shared with us. You may be able to use it as a template … Continue reading
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Doing Business With Americans: Time consciousness
If You Want To Do Business With Americans, Pay Attention To The Clock And The Calendar by Gene Griessman, Ph.D. If you come from a society that’s nonchalant about deadlines and appointments, you will need to leave that kind of … Continue reading
In Sales and Negotiation, Sometimes It’s What You Don’t Say That Matters
Sales And Negotiating Advice: Don’t Un-sell By Talking Too Much Whatyousay.com loves the advice of Mark H. McCormack, author of “What They Don’t Teach You At Harvard Business School.” In case you don’t recognize his name, or you didn’t read … Continue reading
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Mark H. McCormack on Negotiation: “Let the Other Guy Go First”
What You Say When You Negotiate A Price by Gene Griessman, Ph.D. I’m taking yet another look at the sales-and-negotiation classic “What They Don’t Teach You at Harvard Business School” by Mark H McCormack. In case you don’t know the … Continue reading
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How To Close A Sale: Let The Prospect Say “No”
Sales Advice From Mark H. McCormack: Let The Prospect Say “No” Many sales managers and trainers will tell you not to let prospects say No. I know that’s what I was taught, and still believe to a certain extent. Once … Continue reading
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Negotiating and Presentation Skill: “A Rose By Any Other Name…”
Tips for Sales and Media Presentations: “A Rose By Any Other Name…” by Gene Griessman, Ph.D. If it’s a rose, don’t call it a carnation. Call it by its correct name. You may write an elegant letter or make a … Continue reading
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Sales Tips: How To Close
What You Say When You Make A Sales Presentation. For advice about the sales process, we asked a super-salesman who is now retired if he would share some of his sales techniques. He agreed, on the condition that we would … Continue reading
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