Question: We have hundreds of satisfied customers. How do we encourage our clients to give us referrals, and should we establish a formal reward system for referrals? Answer: You are wise to focus on referrals – they are the life blood of any sales organization. I am curious – do you need to encourage your clients to give more referrals, or do you need to encourage your salespeople to ask…
Blogging is a great way to generate organic traffic, particularly for those prospects who have not reached a purchasing decision yet. In addition, it can establish credibility in your space and position you as a thought leader. But, if done incorrectly, it can be a giant waste of time—for the writer, the reader and your business as a whole. As someone who blogs for a living, I wanted to share…
Question: When I sell a large client, my focus is on the project and the client. Once the job is complete, I find myself with little or no sales pipeline. Any suggestions? Answer: Your question may be deemed by some as “a good problem to have” because you did land and complete the work for your large client. Having said that, it’s still a problem… I have a couple of…
Last year, businesses spent an average of $5.6 million to air a 30-second long commercial during the Super Bowl LV broadcast. Obviously, we can’t all afford to spend our marketing budget on massive marketing campaigns like this. But, there are ways to maximize your marketing spend in a way that works for your business, your audience, and your bottom line. We call it scrappy marketing. Scrappy marketing means producing the…
Question: I have a sales quota and sales management responsibilities for three other salespeople at my company. Sometimes I feel out of balance. Any suggestions?  Answer: Your question reminds me of many entrepreneurs I work with. It can feel like you are attempting to spin multiple plates on a stick – all at the same time. I would suggest you use the “Ben Franklin” method of drawing a line down…