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2023

VUCA Blog

Five Tips Salespeople Can Use to Succeed in Times of VUCA

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Jun30
Before we get too deep into this blog, it’s important to understand what VUCA is. In 1987, the concept of VUCA was created, based on theories by economists Warren Bennis and Burt Nanus as a way to understand the ever-changing market more dynamically. Since then, this concept has been used
2023

What To Do If You Can’t Sell Anything

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May18
Working in sales can sometimes leave you feeling like you’re lost in space. It’s a griding and daunting endeavor with no clear end in sight. The little light you do see at the end of the tunnel seems so close but always just out of reach. If you’re selling something
2023

What Executives Look for in a Sales Pitch

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Apr28
When a sales professional pitches their services to a decision-maker at another company, they need to understand the bar is higher than normal and that executives expect more than your standard run-of-the-mill pitch. In fact, they’ll be on the lookout for a whole range of things that a regular customer
2023

The Pros and Cons of Hustling in Sales

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Mar31
In sales, hustling is a commonly used word. Traditionally, when a person called someone a hustler, it meant that they were a con artist. However, in the current business climate, hustling means something completely different and is associated with having a very strong work ethic. To hustle means to work
2023

The Leadership Skills You Need to Run a Sales Team

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Mar13
One of the most crucial parts of any sales team is a leader who is effective in their role. Sales leaders have many responsibilities such as developing and implementing sales strategies, making short and long-term goals, and helping their teams in becoming the best sales people they can be. Sales