Melanie Ruderman’s Post

Rant of the day, How many times have you been asked to connect to someone and the first thing they do is try to sale something to you which is either relevant to your profile, your industry within which your work or country you are based in 🤷♂️, you answer politely at first saying thanks for connecting but not really my field in which would use your products. Then you get a response, but we can offer you a lot more than just this 🤷♂️, seriously, you didn’t open your sales pitch with your USP 🤷♂️, you tried to hide it 🤷♂️ Then you again politely respond that why would you use the services of a company based 4,000 miles away from where you based for a service which you could easily get from a local guy based down the road 🤷♂️ So, my rant is: you call yourself a Marketing Manager (then do your marketing before you blindly waste peoples time and totally turn them against your company you represent) or you are a Sales Manager (same applies) as I have never understood why you think there is a difference between Sales and Marketing – there isn’t. If you are marketing what are you doing – endeavoring to sale a product, if you are in Sales, what are your trying to do – sale a product, so, please what’s the difference, you are all into Sales.

“If you’re not living on the edge, you take up too much room”. So the song goes, but sounds a bit stressful, don’t you think? Surely it’s far better to plan effectively, isn’t it? Especially a sales plan. All good sales plans have three elements: 1. Quantity of sales effort: how much time have you given yourself to do the stuff that really matters, not just filling space? 2. Direction of sales effort: your customers, who they are, where they are, what differences they’ve got, their opportunities, and where you can engage in what they want and you have to help them. 3. Quality of sales effort: your continuous improvement in skills and knowledge that will resonate with your customers and build commitment. Sales planning effectively is a skill in itself and keeps you from peering over the edge into the unknown. Be more than a contender, be a champion. DM me if you need support on this. You’ll also get top marks for the song reference….

Here’s how to be happy in sales: Accept your reality. ↳ Prospects will change their mind at the last minute. ↳ Your perfect cold email will go unanswered. ↳ People will be rude to you on call. ↳ You will miss your quota. You’ll stop being disappointed when you understand, 𝑌𝑒ℎ 𝑡𝑜ℎ 𝑠𝑎𝑙𝑒𝑠 𝑘𝑖 𝑓𝑖𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑎𝑡 𝑚𝑒𝑖𝑛 ℎ𝑎𝑖. Don’t attach your happiness to only results: “When I top the leaderboard this Qtr, I’ll be happy.” “When I make VP, I’ll be happy.” “If I close this sale, happy.” Been there, done that. Instead, have fun enjoying the ride, and celebrating your progress. From your first day, the clueless kid that you were, You’ve come a long way. Accept your reality, don’t try to change it. ♻️ Repost if you have ever struggled in sales. ____ I share my learnings on selling for 7 years daily. Follow me (Parantap) for more.

It took me 5 years to win this first date with my wife. 5 sales lessons from this crazy-long process: ⑴ No response doesn’t mean no. ⑵ Fortune is in the follow-up. ⑶ Ask for what you want. ⑷ Timing is everything. ⑸ Sales is a life skill. Bonus lesson: Know your audience. At the time this picture was taken years ago, my (now) wife had a wildly successful solo-business and a Cowboys game was about the only thing she’d take off work for. 😂 Number 5 really can’t be understated though. When you truly appreciate that sales is a skill you’ll apply to everything in life, your chances of getting what you really want skyrockets. 🏝 Join my email list for weekly tips where I drop weekly strategies and insider information to productize, market, and sell your expertise here: https://lnkd.in/e7AbCGxt

WE'RE ALL IN SALES!! Developing our sales skills helps us to grow personally and professionally, overcome life's hurdles, increase our wealth, build better relationships, and so much more... 🤔 How do you stay motivated when the going gets tough? 🤔 What's the secret to staying creative and standing out amongst your competition? 🤔 How do you ensure a steady flow of new business coming in? 🤔 How do you break the mold and take your business to the next level? On Thursday, the 29th of February, our amazing speakers will be joining us for a lovely afternoon, addressing all these questions and much more! Here's our amazingly talented speakers: ⭐ Brad Burton - Unlock the secrets to making better decisions faster and discover how to become the best version of yourself. ⭐ Lewis Ellis - Learn the art of market disruption and making a big impact in your industry. Don't miss out on this invaluable opportunity to take your business to the next level! This event is going to be a proper game-changer - grow your skill set, increase your revenue, and build your network! Learn, connect, and sell more in 2024! Link to join us is in the comments! 🔗

Hey everyone! Today, I'm super excited to dive into the world of sales and break down how it all works. So, imagine this journey where you're not just selling things but building connections. It's like making friends but with a touch of strategy! Let's chat about the art of persuasion—how you talk to people to make them interested. It's not about being pushy; it's about finding that sweet spot where your product or service makes sense for them. Communication is key, and we're going to explore how to do it effectively. Now, sales is not just about making a quick deal; it's about turning those potential customers into long-term partners. It's like planting seeds for a successful garden! We'll unpack some strategies that can help you do just that. Stay tuned because I've got some valuable tips and tricks coming your way. They might just change the game and give your sales approach a whole new perspective. Are you ready to level up your sales game? Let's do this! #SalesJourney #LearnAndGrow #SalesTipsGalore

Today’s blogpost covers life in sales behind the pitch. 👇🏽

The three biggest fears in sales can be overcome: • Fear of Rejection • Fear of Failure • Fear of Conflict Just listen to Dana White ----------------- Hi I’m Martin ☆ YOUR Sales Accelerator ⇰ I help YOU to increase YOUR sales within 48 hours and YOUR sales team crushing it within 6 weeks. Ask me about my skin in the game guarantee - I will help you generate more sales, or you pay NOTHING If you liked this post and would like to see more… Ring the 🔔 on my profile to receive ALL or Most Relevant content directly in your LinkedIn Notifications. Click [#MartinEade] to review all my published content - in one place.

Have you ever had a sales prospect say to you, “Your offer sounds good. I think you can help us. (Yay!) I’m going to present this to the Board of Directors at our next meeting on <date>”? Did you then feel your sale slipping away? If so, try this:⬇️ Say, “That sounds great. Thank you. <First Name>, you’ve obviously never presented our product, and I do it every day. Can I be allowed in by either video or phone to answer any possible questions?” Most times they will say no. However, I have had customers say, “Yes, thank you.” If they decline, offer this: “No problem. I am blocking that time on my calendar. If there are any questions or a clarifications needed, here’s my cell number. I will be available and ready.” Bottom line: You don’t know until you ask. What suggestions do you have when you get left out of the boardroom decision? 📌Want to see more ideas to build a great sales team? Follow and Ring the 🔔 on my Profile to get notified when I post.

Sales days can be a rollercoaster, and today was no exception. 😅 Despite some colorful encounters – including being cursed out and threatened with imaginary government agencies – I pushed through, dialed relentlessly, and not only met but exceeded my sales goal for the day! 🚀 Selling means facing closed doors, but I've learned to keep knocking, keep dialing, and keep reaching out. Because behind every door is either a sale waiting to happen or simply a friendly voice on the other end. Here's to resilience and persistence in sales! 💪 #SalesLife #Resilience #KeepPushing