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Is It Time to Expand Your Business?

Central to any good business plan is the possibility of expanding. I am working with a distributor who asked me to advise him on adding a new branch store. When I was part of a distributorship’s executive team we often met to discuss adding more locations. We found...

Ease, Efficiency, and AI

Ease, Efficiency, and AI It’s hard to underestimate the power of AI. It is adding another layer of sophistication to the digitally transformed world. By enabling businesses to analyze data quickly, AI allows companies to offer their products and services more easily...

AI is here — get on board!

The word is out – or I should say, its initials are — AI. AI is dominating discussions in distribution, from webcasts to conferences. It's reshaping your industry—time to embrace it and stay ahead. Digitize as fast as you can. The benefits of AI Here are some of the...

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The Digital Differentiator

Key Differentiator Many B2B purchases are made before a consumer even contacts a vendor. According to data from SiriusDecisions, 67% of the purchasing process is completed digitally. In spite of...

Spend Time with the Right People

As a Sales Manager, I learned the importance of spending time with the right people. While it is logical to focus attention on reps who may be underperforming, to help them improve results, it is...

Togetherness Breeds Success

Togetherness breeds success. In their book, Who Not How, Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy discuss how to use teamwork to your advantage. They describe how bringing the right person or persons —...
Curb Your Enthusiasm

Curb Your Enthusiasm

When a potential customer isn’t truly excited about the product you offer, perhaps they don’t realize their need and how your product will help them. What do you do?

When Should You Really Leave

When Should You Really Leave

Do failed meetings really mean the opportunity is dead? Check out three ideas to extend prospective sales calls and make new contacts in this weeks Art of Sales article.

Aim For Excellence

Aim For Excellence

Defining Excellence Successful Sales managers constantly search for measures of excellence for their sales professionals, keys to unlock their...