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10 Crucial Sales Skills I Wish I Learned Earlier

Nan Hruby October 22, 2018

Things I Wish I Knew Before I Went Into Sales In the early days of my sales career, I recall on-the-job training. Education consisted of a one-day class on the product I was selling. The next day I showed up for work and the supervisor looked at me and said, “Go Get Em Tiger.” I […]

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The 7 Best Practices of a Sales Follow Up

Nan Hruby September 19, 2018

We have all been there. The prospect seemed to be interested in what we had to offer, then poof! They disappear faster than a rabbit in a magician’s act. The chase is on! We call, text, email, send a letter, send the swat team. Anything to get a response! The following are seven ways to […]

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Lessons in Sales from Sports Contracts: Money vs Legacy

Robert Crossley June 25, 2018

In the horrible sports dead zone that is June and July, those of us who can’t work up the patience to watch 9 innings of baseball on a regular basis have very little to look forward to. Presently, the most exciting thing going is keeping an eye on NBA free agency to see where guys […]

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Hiring Salespeople: A Lesson From the 2018 NFL Draft

Robert Crossley April 30, 2018

With the 1st pick of the 2018 NFL draft the Cleveland Browns select…Baker Mayfield? No seriously, Baker Mayfield. I did not see that coming. How does this happen every year, how do we not already know who the top picks will be? I mean shouldn’t the guy who leads the NCAA in rushing be the […]

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