June, 2009

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Selling Isn't Life or Death But It Does Require Commitment

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As you go about your day today, remember that selling isn't life or death. However, if you prepare and have commitment, your approach is based on solid core values, and you execute and work to win with honor, then you will win more than you lose.

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How to Lose Your Prospect's Attention in 5 Seconds or Less

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The more time you spend talking about your product, the less inclined a prospect will want to continue that conversation.

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3 Body Language Skills That Increase Sales

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Several years ago, I read a fascinating article about a body language experiment that was conduced by a group of marketing students attending a major university.

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Don't Swing At Nothin' Ugly - Managing The Sales Pipeline

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Every day salespeople go out on the street and swing at ugly deals: deals that are unprofitable, unqualified, not in the buying window, without a budget, or without an identified decision maker.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Trade Show Etiquette

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Be consistent. You are your company. If you are selling a clown act, be funny no matter how grumpy you may feel at the end of the day. If you are promoting business etiquette, be gracious regardless of other people's inconsiderate behavior.

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