September, 2011

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Customer Satisfaction v. Customer Loyalty

The Brooks Group

The other day, I was talking to one of our sales trainers who told me about a great conversation he had with one of his clients about the distinction between customer satisfaction and customer loyalty. It seems members of their sales team were confusing the two. It made me realize that I might be doing the same thing, too. Satisfaction happens when a salesperson (or company) fulfills a customer’s needs, wants, or expectations.

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How to Handle Rejection in B2B Sales

The Brooks Group

“ How do I get my team better at handling rejection? ” is a common question from prospective clients. The answer, of course, depends on what’s causing the rejection in the first place. There are three, root causes: Poor sales skills : You’ve somehow failed at the sales process. Unqualified prospects : And this is really related to #1. Inappropriate offering : Either because you’ve presented the wrong one, or you don’t have a good one to offer.

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Success is a Byproduct of Preparation and Execution

The Brooks Group

Editor's Note: Every now and then, you run across someone with true, unadulterated passion for sales. Robert Terson is certainly one of those people. I enjoy reading his site SellingFearlessly.com , and am excited that he's written a post especially for us here at The Sales Leader Blog. Here it is. Robert Terson. Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant said, “It’s not the will to win that matters—everyone has that.

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How To Eliminate Stress From Your Sales Job

The Brooks Group

There's a myth that the grass is greener just on the other side of the hill. In sales jobs, the myth is that there's a better sales job somewhere else. "If I can just find a better place," we tell ourselves, "I'll be happier, with a bigger salary, and less stressed." I'm here to bust that myth. I believe that any sales job has positives and negatives.

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AI in Marketing & Sales: Today’s Tools, Tomorrow’s Potential

Speaker: Kevin Burke

AI is reshaping marketing and sales, empowering professionals to work smarter, faster, and more effectively. This webinar will provide a practical introduction to AI, focusing on its current applications, transformative potential, and strategies for successful implementation in your organization. Using real-world examples and actionable insights, we’ll examine how businesses are leveraging AI to increase efficiency, enhance personalization, and drive measurable results.