sales management
There Are No Handicaps in Sales
I love to play golf. What’s fun with golf is that it’s a difficult sport, both technically and mentally, and when you’re doing it, you really get into the flow. You can’t be thinking about anything other than your next shot.
How to Use Kanban to Win More Deals
When I set out to develop Membrain, I knew the sales profession deserved a better CRM platform. I did not realize that much of what we would develop over the next ten years would echo the work of leading thinkers responsible for major shifts and improvements in manufacturing over the past hundred years.
Do You Say “Complex” When You Mean “Lazy”?
Although my company explicitly serves the “complex B2B sales” market, I’ve never really liked the word “complex.” In its correct definition, “complex B2B sales” is an accurate description of a particular type of selling. But I also see people use it as an excuse:
How Important Are Personal Rights in the Sales Profession?
I recently read a rant on LinkedIn about rights versus responsibility. The author was complaining that we’ve gone too far in the workplace toward emphasizing personal rights, and forgotten that people have responsibilities as well.
How to Apply Design Thinking to Selling & Buying
If you read a lot of business and leadership content or spent much time in product development circles, you’ve likely heard the term “design thinking.” Design thinking is a customer-centric way to approach problems and innovation, and according to McKinsey & Company, it’s one of the most effective ways to differentiate your company and products from competition.
Helping Buyers “Get Their Ducks in a Row” is the #1 Thing Your Sales Team Must Do
What should your b2b sales team do when a prospect shows up looking for a solution, and confident that yours is the right one?
