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B2B Sales vs Retail Sales

The Brooks Group

Over 1 million people have viewed this video to date and it is a shame 1 billion people have not. I have always found it interesting that retail businesses have had the ability to establish price and for the most part that price is non-negotiable. Why is it that in B2B sales everything appears to have some level of negotiation? However, in our roles as consumers for items such as office supplies, food, gasoline and a host of other items; we seldom think twice about paying the listed price.

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Can You Spot the Major Selling Lesson in This Image? - Part 2

The Brooks Group

Thank you to the people who responded to the question above. All great insights. Congratulations to the winner, Rick Thomas ! We will be sending you a copy of “How To Sell At Margins Higher Than Your Competitors,” by Bill Brooks & Larry Steinmetz. The image above is a very simple representation of the timeless sales truth that buyers – when they are able to see the true value of a product or service to themselves or their organization – will pay full price or fee (within reason, of course).

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6 and a Half Crucial Mistakes to Avoid When Selling

The Brooks Group

Here are 6 and a half mistakes I have seen salespeople make. We are all guilty of some of these. However, I hope that this list will serve as a reminder to help you from engaging in the following mistakes. 1. Never quote price to an unsold buyer. Far too many salespeople fall victim to the urge of quoting price prematurely. Until you have defined the prospect's or customer's issues and presented a solution that is on target, your price will be perceived as being too high because you have not est

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Three Powerful Words in Sales

The Brooks Group

I was speaking to a salesperson the other day and was asked if there are any specific power words to use in selling. While there are many words that work from a sales and marketing perspective, I have found that there are three words that — when used properly — carry tremendous influence, no matter what the situation, regardless of the industry and irrespective of the type of person you are meeting with.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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7 Things Sales Leaders Must be Doing Now

The Brooks Group

There is so much talk about how to get through this difficult economy (rightfully so), but bottom line is it gets down to practicing the fundamentals. It's no different than what is going on now with major league baseball professionals at Spring Training. Even the super stars, who make millions of dollars, are practicing the fundamentals to get ready for the season.

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Air National Guard Wins 3rd Annual Stevie® Award for Hiring and Recruiting Program of the Year

The Brooks Group

The Brooks Group remains among the sales professional's elite companies. The competition at this year's annual awards for sales and customer service once again featured some of America's top sales professionals and forward-thinking organizations. The honors are presented by the Stevie Awards®, which organize several of the world's leading business accolade shows, including the prestigious American Business Awards.

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Air National Guard Wins 3rd Annual Stevie® Award for Hiring and Recruiting Program of the Year

The Brooks Group

The Brooks Group remains among the sales professional's elite companies. The competition at this year's annual awards for sales and customer service once again featured some of America's top sales professionals and forward-thinking organizations. The honors are presented by the Stevie Awards®, which organize several of the world's leading business accolade shows, including the prestigious American Business Awards.