Closing is Overrated

Closing is Overrated

Sales leaders are obsessed with closing.  Even movies elevate closing to a mythical status.  We’ve all heard the line, and maybe even implored our salespeople to, “Always be closing” (Alec Baldwin in Glengarry Glen Ross). The “State of Inbound 2018” report, which...
Sales Management: Best Practices

Sales Management: Best Practices

It is early in the year and sales team’s everywhere have visions of grandeur.  Being optimistic is great.  Having a plan is better.  Are you hoping, or do you have a plan?  Is your sales leadership up to the challenge?  The data tells us…probably not.  That is a...