The Ambivert Advantage
Christina Vilbert Many studies have pointed to the fact that ambiverts are the best and most natural salespeople. An ambivert is a term used to describe someone who finds a healthy balance…
Ask Questions! Ask Questions! Ask Questions!
Spencer Strimbu Mattson is very clear that as a salesperson you must dig in order to find the heart of customer pain. “Answer every question with a question” so you refrain from…
Pre-Call Planning Part 2
porterjj1 As I mentioned in the first segment of this topic, I wanted to spend two posts on pre-call planning as it is such a crucial element to the sales process.…
Harnessing Failure to be a Better Salesperson
In Mattson’s book his first rule is that “you have to learn to fail, to win.” Mattson expresses that failure is inevitable and numerous especially in the field of sales.…
Introverted Ambivert
In class last week we discussed various suggestions for both extraverts and introverts when confronted with a sales opportunity. According to Daniel Pink’s assessment test, I am an ambivert by…
Woman with an Entrepreneurial Spirit
Wendy Mascio, alumni of Grove City College, returned last week to give a guest lecture on the topic of why and how she harnessed her entrepreneurial spirit to create a…
How to Improve Internet Sales
stormnm1 For most internet companies, sales are the primary source of revenue. Here are a few way to boost your internet sales. Offer just one product or service on your home…
Closing a Deal- Advice from Warren Buffett
hawrankorl1 Often times, closing a deal is one of the most difficult parts of being a salesperson. While all of the work up to that point is important, it is irrelevant…
Balance is Key
Today’s guest speaker commented on what he viewed as the two most important qualities of a good salesperson: a great work ethic and confidence. The first is very straightforward. A…
Ms. Sales Professional
Lindsey Mason When Wendy Mascio came in and spoke with our class, she brought up the fact that women have a natural advantage over men in sales. I wanted to do some…