Posts in Sales
Overcoming Client Objections: Breaking Through the 'No Budget' Argument

The 'No Budget' objection is a common hurdle in sales, but it's not insurmountable. By understanding the client's perspective, highlighting value, and offering flexible solutions, you can break through this obstacle and ultimately secure the sale.

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The Power of Empathy, Humor, and Listening

How many client or vendor relationships have you turned into long-lasting personal friendships? In the world of sales, building strong connections with clients is not just a mere strategy; it's the cornerstone of success.

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Leveraging a Fractional Sales Leader to Reach Your First $1 Million in Revenue

In the world of startups and small businesses, achieving that elusive first $1 million in revenue can often feel like an insurmountable hurdle. It requires strategic planning, effective execution, and a dedicated team.

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The Sales Game Plan: Prioritization for Maximum Productivity

When the words "Prioritize" and "Sales" come together, what comes to mind? Is it the art of opportunity selection? The judicious management of time? The meticulous sequence of tactics? The strategic choice of metrics? Or perhaps, the fine art of customer prioritization?

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Why The Cannabis Sector Needs Fractional Executives Now More Than Ever

The cannabis sector is a complex organism. It has all the challenges and logistical puzzles of any CPG industry, with the added spice of varying degrees of legality depending on where you’re operating.

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The Numbers Game in Sales: Facts, Not Fiction

Sales professionals often refer to their line of work as a "numbers game." At first glance, this phrase might sound like an excuse for failures or, even more so, a justification for relentless pursuit.

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Sales, SkillsHenning Schwinum
Scaling Through Sales: How Sales Leaders Drive Business Growth

In the exhilarating universe of startups and glamorous founders, Sales Leaders are often unsung heroes, guiding businesses through the tumultuous journey of hyper-growth. Their innovative strategies, customer focus, process-centric approach, adaptability, and team leadership form the backbone of a startup's success story.

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Clients as Clients, and Clients as Business Partners

The basic dictionary description of a client is someone who engages the professional advice or services of another. A business partner, on the other hand, is someone who works together with another to further a common goal. 

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The Perfect Apology: Handling Mistakes with Grace

Effectively apologizing to a disheartened customer transcends its basic function—it becomes the linchpin that reduces product returns, amplifies brand reputation, secures the allegiance of steadfast patrons, augments recurring revenue streams, and, in certain instances, even circumvents potential legal entanglements.

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Building an Accountability Culture in Sales Teams

When both sales reps and sales leaders are held accountable for their actions and results, it fosters a sense of ownership, trust, and transparency within the team. How do you build an accountability culture in a sales team?

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