Finding Right Opportunities

Finding Right Opportunities

Finding Right Opportunities When we discuss prospecting with entrepreneurial companies and small businesses, we frequently get a lot of enthusiasm for the topic tinged with angst over the lack of real hunting being done in their organization. Sales people are hired to...
The Art of Persistence

The Art of Persistence

The Art of Persistence A couple of years ago, I was sitting in a meeting with a large French aerospace company right outside of Paris. (I made a note to myself: This is a pretty sweet sentence—” I am sitting in a meeting right outside of Paris”—how could you not love...
It is the Process, Dude!

It is the Process, Dude!

It is the Process, Dude! I was just involved with one of my long-term clients bidding on a huge annual contract from one of our relatively new customers. We lost. It was a contract we fully expected to land, so it was a huge disappointment. This customer has enormous...
Opening the Door to New Markets

Opening the Door to New Markets

Opening the Door to New Markets This article by Dennis Sweeny was originally published in the KC Small Business Magazine. Moving into a new market for a small business is a difficult proposition. It is similar to starting a new business and will take time, resources,...
Persistence

Persistence

Persistence A couple of years ago, I was sitting in a meeting with a large French aerospace company right outside of Paris. (I made a note to myself: This is a pretty sweet sentence—”I am sitting in a meeting right outside of Paris”—how could you not love this job?)...
The Value of Persistence

The Value of Persistence

The Value of Persistence We hired an experienced salesperson about a year ago. Lori started off selling our services, which include helping our clients land new customers and grow their business. Below is a summary of her sales activity for a particular prospect. Lori...