Sales Techniques

Daily sales activities visualized as Plinko outcomes in the sales pipeline.

Daily Sales Activities: Managing the Bounces Like Plinko to Win More Deals

You don’t control every bounce in sales. You control how many chips you drop, where you release them from, and whether you learn from the patterns. That’s Plinko…and that’s your daily sales activities. Daily sales activities behave like Plinko chip drops…consistent, intentional activity creates more predictable outcomes. This isn’t just a clever metaphor. It’s a […]

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Sales professional setting personal goals in sales and aligning them with weekly pipeline targets.

From Personal Goals in Sales to Pipeline: Turning Your “Why” Into Weekly Wins

Most salespeople do not miss quota because they are lazy. They miss because their personal goals in sales are vague, disconnected from the math, and not tied to a weekly cadence with accountability. Companies push a number. Reps push back with activity. The result is drift.Personal goals in sales are not fluff. They are the

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7 Reasons Why Deals Don’t Close – And What to Do About It

You’ve had a great conversation with a prospect. They seemed interested, engaged, even excited about what you offer. But when it comes time to close the deal, they stall. They ghost you. They tell you they need to “think about it.” Sound familiar? If you’re struggling to close deals, you’re not alone. Many salespeople find

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Stop “Checking In” and Start Driving Revenue: How to Have Meaningful Sales Conversations

How many times have you heard a salesperson say, “I checked in with them last week”? Sounds harmless. Sounds like activity. But let’s be honest…it’s not moving the needle. In sales today, especially when managing active accounts, there’s no room for hollow touch-points. If you’re going to keep a client engaged, protected from competitors, and

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Time Thieves: The 1 Silent Sales Productivity Killer Costing Your Team Revenue

You’ve probably heard the phrase “time is money” — but in sales, time is opportunity. So what happens when your time is stolen? Enter the time thieves — those sneaky, seemingly harmless distractions, inefficiencies, and bad habits that rob your team of hours every week. And here’s the kicker: most of the time, you don’t

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Photo of a businesswoman multitasking in sales at her desk—talking on the phone, using a laptop, and holding documents—representing workplace stress and productivity challenges in sales.

Multitasking in Sales: Why It Hurts Productivity & Revenue

Multitasking in sales  has become a badge of honor in modern business. We pride ourselves on juggling calls, emails, CRMs, meetings, demos, proposals, and follow-ups, often in the same hour. It feels productive. It looks busy. But here’s the truth: Multitasking, as most people understand it, isn’t real. And in sales, it’s a performance killer.

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Unlocking Your Sales Potential: The Power of Referrals

Unlocking your sales potential can be tough, and constantly finding new, qualified leads can feel like a relentless grind. But what if I told you there’s a sales superpower you might be overlooking? That’s right—referrals. Hands down, referrals are among the most powerful yet underutilized tools in a salesperson’s toolkit. Why? Because a referral isn’t

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