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    From Manufacturing to Medical: A B2B Growth Platform That Speaks Your Language

    We often talk about complex sales as if there were one singular approach to helping buyers make high-stakes purchasing decisions. But in reality, we know that’s not true.

    by George Brontén

    8 Reasons Your Sales Managers Need to Become Excellent Coaches

    I attended an interesting event in London a few weeks ago, a Chalk and Talk on the topic of coaching with Tony Cross of Growth Matters International. Growth Matters International is a Membrain partner, and I liked the event even more than I initially expected.

    by George Brontén

    Why You’re Not Closing The Deals You Should

    The 2025 Sales Performance Scorecard Study Key Trends Analysis is out, and the industry news is not (all) good. While more than half of sales organizations report that frontline managers are holding one-on-one meetings, salespeople continue to report not “feeling coached.” This reflects a persistent problem in the industry, rooted in the fact that we don’t treat coaching as the critical multiplier that it is, especially in complex sales.

    by George Brontén

    Turning Fear Into Confidence with Adam Boyd

    In this episode of The Art and Science of Complex Sales, Paul Fuller is joined by Adam Boyd, CEO of The Northwood Group.

    Drawing on a career in sales training and leadership development, Adam brings a rare combination of humility, practical wisdom, and candid storytelling. In this conversation, they explore what truly drives performance in sales and leadership and reveal why chasing someone else’s path often leads to frustration rather than fulfillment.

     

    by Paul Fuller

    3 Reasons Sales Managers Don’t Follow Up (And What To Do About It)

    In any kind of coaching, whether it’s weight loss, fitness, or complex sales, follow-up is key to success. If you hire a coach to help you lose weight, you expect them to follow up. You tell them how much weight you want to lose, and agree on a plan. When you come in for your coaching appointment the next time, you expect them to ask whether you followed the plan. If you hire a trainer to help you get in shape, same thing. You expect to collaborate on a plan and then report back to them at each session.

    by George Brontén

    You Have to Get Vulnerable and Push Back

    We are firmly in the age of AI now, with all its exciting sales tools and supports. At Membrain, we’ve got our own take on it that we’re excited to be unfolding for you. And here I am, as I often am, reminding us that yes, we need the technologies to support complex sales. But we also need our humanity.

    by George Brontén
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