A young man (based on his profile picture) reached out to me to connect on LinkedIn, as many people do on a daily basis. “Hi Jeff, came across your profile and noticed the work you’re doing at The Sales Confidence […]
What Does Body Surfing Have to Do with Selling???
I can’t surf to save my life. I can catch waves like crazy, but I suck at the “pop-up.” The surf pop-up is the explosive transition from paddling on your stomach to a stable, balanced standing position on the board. […]
Rapport Isn’t Small Talk…It’s the Foundation of Every Sale
One of the biggest mistakes salespeople make is rushing to talk about their product or service before they’ve earned the right to do so. Prospects don’t buy because you have the best features. They buy because they trust you and […]
Summer Selling: Why “Everyone’s on Vacation” Is a Terrible Excuse
Every year around this time (actually I’ve been hearing it for the last two months), I hear the same thing from salespeople: “It’s summer. Nobody’s buying.” “Everyone’s on vacation.” “Things will pick up after Labor Day.” Let’s call that what […]
