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The Price Question

Be upfront with them immediately if you can, but if you need more information to present a fair, accurate estimate, ask for it. Try to have a more thorough conversation to understand your prospect's business operations and the needs that come with them.

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Thank You - A Culture of Gratitude

There are surveys that suggest that not enough people say “Thanks” in the office. Research says that only 10% of adults say “Thanks” to a colleague every day, and just 7% express gratitude daily to a boss.

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Be a Good Salesperson

While I am a proponent of consultative selling, I have decided to stay away from praising any one sales method or style, knowing that each one has a time and a place. Instead focus on the traits of a good salesperson. Traits not scientifically researched, rather the observations of a practitioner.

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Healthy Competition

Someone who partakes in healthy competition wants to succeed … but also derives joy from seeing others succeed. Someone recently asked me for a recommendation to create healthy competition among their team. I had to immediately think of the various sales competitions that I was a part of.

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Micromanagement - 8 Steps to Avoid the Trap

Micromanagement is “to manage with excessive control or attention to details.” It is one of the most widely condemned managerial sins … and one of the most common employee complaints. It contributes to low morale, high turnover, inefficiency, and lack of continuity. 

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