Three Reasons Why Sales is the Best Job on the Planet

Three Reasons Why Sales is the Best Job on the Planet

Or maybe it’s six reasons mashed into three.  But there is no question that Sales is the best job on the planet … at least in my opinion! I was hiking in Yosemite with a small energetic group.  I love to hike.  If hiking were a job it would qualify as one of the best...
Reinvent your Sales Kickoff

Reinvent your Sales Kickoff

Everyone loves the kickoff for the New Year. Reinvent your sales kickoff. Go beyond the customer panel, motivational speaker and endless PowerPoint slides. Do the unexpected. Reverse engineer common components. Think outside the box.  Your team will love it and you...

Why initiatives fail and how to get them on track

At the close of a year we look back on the resolutions set, the projects planned and the initiatives launched a year earlier, only to find disappointing results.  Why is that?  Why to do these resolutions, projects and initiatives fail to achieve their desired results...
Is CRM making sales people dumb?

Is CRM making sales people dumb?

CRM is making sales people dumb. “No, absolutely not, that’s heresy” shouts Salesforce.com, Velocify, SugarCRM and sales management. When sales people act like robots inputting data and taking action without thinking, the answer is YES. Unfortunately, the answer is...

Adding Gamification To Your Marketing Toolkit

Gamification is emerging as a dynamic force in the marketing arena, and it can be a powerful tool to drive awareness, demand, and customer engagement. Understanding what gamification is, and how it can best be applied within the marketing domain is key to get the best...