My Third Lesson in Selling
Having moved on from the insurance world to the world of training…
My Second Lesson in Selling
In my last blog post, I spoke about my first sales manager, the…
Take Two of These and Call Me in the Morning
Often clients request training on their "Pitch Decks," meaning…
Sales Training Tip: Do YOU Know Why You’re Meeting?
We can't manage the outcome of a client meeting, we can manage…
My Fast Company Article on Heroes vs. Champions
Rainmakers, aka Heroes, have been neglected as potential coaches.…
Leadership Tips: Lessons from The Stones and Columbo
Client follow up and persistence are great skills leaders can…
Sales Tip: Deeper into Client Research
Client research has been my theme the last few weeks. In my last…
Sales Training Tip: Researching Clients for Success
Last week, I gave you some basic considerations when preparing…
Sales Training Tip: Sell to the Second Table
Decision Makers: Are They at the Table?
One of great opportunities…


To Persuade, Timing Matters
There’s a great feeling as a coach to work with a client who is enthusiastic and hungry for knowledge. What makes them a pleasure is their desire and commitment to experiment. Recently, I worked with a client preparing to present a highly lucrative idea to a group of prospective clients. The concept was strong. It […]