Bert Was Waiting For Motivation To Strike

We all know a Bert. We've all met a Bert. And we've all worked alongside a Bert. Maybe, secretly, you think someone you work with is a Bert. Maybe they think you are! Bert is just a normal guy, with normal friends and normal colleagues and he faces the same normal challenges that we all do, every day. If Bert's antics and adventures amuse, inspire, educate, strike a chord or just make you laugh then Bert will be happy. But... most of all... Bert wants to be famous! So, if you think he should be, then forward him to your friends, … [Read more...]

Sales, Not Rocket Science!

I’m in Spain this week working on a couple of new sales books and doing a motivational sales talk at a gig in Alicante at the end of the week. As I have a place out here, I thought it made sense to mix some business with some nicer weather and some writing and as usual, I have been nothing but impressed by the work ethic of some of the street salespeople selling bags, sunglasses and trinkets. Annoying as they may be when you are eating your paella or strolling and eating your helados these teams know quite a lot about sales… Their (very … [Read more...]

“How Do I Avoid My Cold Call Being Viewed As An Interruption By My Prospect?”

I've recently been collating common sales questions for a forthcoming book answering all of the main sales queries and questions that sales and business people have. I thought I'd share the answer to this one with you... "How do I avoid my cold call being viewed as an interruption by my prospect?" Simple answer: You can never stop your cold call being viewed as an “interruption”. Prospects are not wandering around with their phones under their arms hoping that you give them a call and brighten their days up! And, in a way, this is … [Read more...]