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The Myth of the Natural Born Sales Wonder When I researched the field of using personality inventories to determine future sales success potential, I found the following flaws in their application and interpretation:1. Personality researchers assume that people are predisposed to sales and that there exists an 'ideal' sales personality. The Dos and Donts of an Elevator Pitch The dreaded question: "What exactly does your company do?" It's a simple question, but do you find that every time you answer it you give a different answer?One of the first steps in positioning and branding a new company is to craft an elevator pitch. Simply put, an elevator pitch is a clear, compelling description of your business that is short enough to be understood (by your mother no less) in the time it takes to ride an elevator. 7 Ways to Get to the Truth: When the Sale Disappears Based on his most recent e-mail, "Everything looks good -- I'll get back to you so we can move this forward"--everything points to a probable sale. You feel so relaxed, happy, and hopeful. Bite Your Tongue Most people don't realize how powerful a negotiating tool silence is. I discovered exactly how effective as I recently observed someone discussing a deal with a prospective customer this past week. Is It Time To Rethink Your Sales Training Program or Is Your Sales Training Delivering Results? Sales is still a must for any company who wishes to stay in the marketplace. A recent Internet search uncovered over 471,000,000 hits on the words sales or selling. Marketing Vs. Sales Marketing and sales co-exist and work in tandem beautifully if they are allowed to remain as separate entities coming together to achieve results:DRIVING REVENUE!!Marketing = SIZZLE ------ Sales = CLOSINGThe misunderstanding that marketing and sales are the same causes a downward spiral of events. Sales staff and managers become frustrated, productivity drops, turnover is high, and company image suffers. Do You Fold Like A Taco? Have you ever eaten a soft taco? The shell isn't hard - it is soft - and folds over really easily. They are delicious! In business, however, I see too many people fold like a taco when they are negotiating with a customer. One Simple Persuasion Secret That Will Blow The Roof Off Your Sales The next time you're shopping for clothes in a department store, take a closer look at the price tags. You'll probably notice that each price tag starts with one price, but then counters with another. Are You Missing Out On Sales Through Fear of Pain? 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