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Re: State of the "Art" Sales Technology

copyme ·
Great read, you are right on the money as usual!
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Re: State of the "Art" Sales Technology

Art Post ·
TY!!
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Re: State of the "Art" Sales Technology

JeffR ·
So, what’s the box approach? JeffR
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Re: State of the "Art" Sales Technology

Czech ·
Hey Jeff, Art's Box Approach (I believe) is using 4 different methods of communication: Phone Call LinkedIn Email In-Person Cold Call You "box" the prospect in until they finally give you the time of day. Using all 4 methods of communication ensures that you are optimizing your ability to reach the DM via his preferred method.
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Re: State of the "Art" Sales Technology

JeffR ·
Okay, thanks! I have the phone call, Email, In-person aspects covered. I use LinkedIn to find the right person—I don’t use it for communicating with them yet. I’ve tried to get referrals from people who are linked to them, but no success with that. My sales rep uses LinkedIn to continue my efforts. JeffR
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Re: Telemarketing & The Person with the BAD Attitude!

copyme ·
Right on Art! Perfectly stated.
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Re: Telemarketing & The Person with the BAD Attitude!

txeagle24 ·
I agree to a certain extent, Art, but at the same time, our industry has a deservedly bad reputation for being overly-persistent in efforts to reach prospects. The way in which people evaluate products, services, vendors, etc. has completely changed due to the wealth of information that is available online. Many buyers now want to know what they want (especially in up & down the street accounts) before they ever agree to talk to a salesperson. There are only so many hours in a day, &...
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Re: A Funny Thing Happened while Phone Cold Calling Today

aficio400 ·
Have not sold I years but IT guys like glory. Use the Realestate companies name and linkedin that and look for the person that claims to be IT.
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Re: A Funny Thing Happened while Phone Cold Calling Today

Larry Kirsch ·
Wow. Your the best.
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Re: A Funny Thing Happened while Phone Cold Calling Today

Jason H ·
I love it when people say that. I have pointed it out to people and actually sold them a system after they realized how stupid they sounded saying they didn't accept calls/drop in's from Sales People. I have politely told business owners down to receptionists that I hope their sales reps are not treated the way I was when I walked into their office when they are in the field trying to earn a potential clients business.
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Re: A Funny Thing Happened while Phone Cold Calling Today

Czech ·
If I could make sixty calls in one day I would feel like Superman. What's your secret? My current process is: a) Research the prospect and company b) Write out a potential value proposition c) Contact the customer to schedule an appointment d) Depending on the outcome, follow up with an email or LinkedIn message 4 calls per hour * 6 hours = ~ 24 calls / day
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Re: A Funny Thing Happened while Phone Cold Calling Today

JeffR ·
Art, When I have run into this, I call the sales people. They know how hard it is to find out information and get connected to the right people. They are usually sympathetic and helpful! Haven’t found one yet not to be! JeffR
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Re: How One Simple (Smart Phone/Tablet) Print App Can Help You Close More Orders!

Larry Kirsch ·
sounds like a great tool in the right hands. Thanks looking forward to the meeting,,,
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Re: How One Simple (Smart Phone/Tablet) Print App Can Help You Close More Orders!

jswinberlin ·
Art, once the app is downloaded, how do you get login information. Is this a software as a service? Is there a monthly fee? Thanks!
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Re: How One Simple (Smart Phone/Tablet) Print App Can Help You Close More Orders!

Art Post ·
There is a monthly fee, sign up for the webinar for the 9th or the 15th of February please, here is the link https://www.p4photel.com/calendar
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Re: Letter to Mr. Jones about Sales Reps

kathie ·
I don't know Art, makes you come across as a bit of a d**k, if you ask me. EVERYONE and their dog says they can do this or that and promises the moon...they have been told to refine their value message and lead with that. Sounds too gimmicky and practiced. I think the best approach is to be real and authentic and lead with confidence and authority. You will never sell everybody, but those who ARE ready to purchase your widget will remember you. IMHO.
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Re: Letter to Mr. Jones about Sales Reps

TML ·
It's a little aggressive, but shouldn't you be if you're in outside sales. If you've got no way of accessing a DM, in particular through a phone call, what options do you have? This person should understand your tenacity, I would hope, because his livelihood is based off of others selling. Good luck!
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Re: Letter to Mr. Jones about Sales Reps

Doug ·
Great idea
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Re: Letter to Mr. Jones about Sales Reps

JeffR ·
I’ve run into this a few times. I figure they’ve found their vendor for whatever service and are “happy” with them. Whether it’s a business friend, friend of the family, or relative. What they don’t know is—how good of a deal are they getting?—or are they getting hosed and don’t know it. I hear this a lot—“They gave me a deal I couldn’t refuse.” This tells me the customer just doesn’t know this market—many of us could have supplied the same deal—and we would have shown you why it wasn’t a...
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Re: Letter to Mr. Jones about Sales Reps

Jason H ·
I love it. I've used something like that several times and some times when they realize they wouldn't want their sales people treated like that they open up. My favorite are the church's. They seem to be the worst about being rude to sales people. I had one that slammed the door in face and almost broke my nose. I called the pastor the next day and told him that I'm sure if I was coming by to discuss joining the church his staff wouldn't have been so rude and they should practice Monday to...
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Re: Letter to Mr. Jones about Sales Reps

Czech ·
Originally Posted by Jason H: I love it. I've used something like that several times and some times when they realize they wouldn't want their sales people treated like that they open up. My favorite are the church's. They seem to be the worst about being rude to sales people. I had one that slammed the door in face and almost broke my nose. I called the pastor the next day and told him that I'm sure if I was coming by to discuss joining the church his staff wouldn't have been so rude and...
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Re: Letter to Mr. Jones about Sales Reps

Jason H ·
Czech, I was furious mainly because I literally felt the door stop as it touch my nose. You probably couldn't fit a piece of paper between my nose and the door. And she slammed the hell out of it. My nose would have just shattered.
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Re: Letter to Mr. Jones about Sales Reps

Jason H ·
Czech, I was furious mainly because I literally felt the door stop as it touch my nose. You probably couldn't fit a piece of paper between my nose and the door. And she slammed the hell out of it. My nose would have just shattered had it been an inch closer.
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Re: Letter to Mr. Jones about Sales Reps

Art Post ·
Czech and others who commented: Ty for the comments!!! I've got nothing to lose, and companies that continue to shut themselves off from sales people have everything to loose. I'm afraid that more and more companies are putting up walls to deter sales people, even when they have their own sales people.
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Re: Letter to Mr. Jones about Sales Reps

kathie ·
But we all do the same thing when the ball is in our court. I get calls all the time from people wanting to sell me software packages with my machines, I blow them off because I know my customers aren't interested....I've asked, believe me. Besides, the fact of the matter is we are interrupting them with something WE think is important. I still cold call all the time, but in person. I get a card, leave a card and a flyer then follow up periodically. I don't take offense, I am the one asking...
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Re: Letter to Mr. Jones about Sales Reps

txeagle24 ·
I don't think I would have done this unless it were a bridge I was absolutely willing to burn in case they received the message in a negative manner & were offended. Many of my largest, most profitable clients are ones that I called on for years & even lost out to other vendors multiple times before finally winning their business. If a decision maker thinks I'm a sore loser or unprofessional in how I communicate to people I hope to do business with, it could definitely eliminate any...
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Re: Letter to Mr. Jones about Sales Reps

Art Post ·
Just an FYI on the above account. That was my first call to them, and never did a stop in cold call. I was more surprised that someone would answer that, "We don't accept solicitor phones calls" and then more upset that I was going to ask, "what do you accept", and was hung up on. The way I figure, is the boss probably does not know what's going with their receptionist. In reference to burning bridges, I'm figuring that there's a lot more accounts in my territory, than what Kathie might have...
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Re: Letter to Mr. Jones about Sales Reps

bandit41076 ·
Did you ever send this letter and what happened?
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Re: Letter to Mr. Jones about Sales Reps

Art Post ·
sent the letter, zero response, typical
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TCS a Leader in Network Transformation and Managed Services: Everest Group

Art Post ·
Tata Consultancy Services' Cloud-based Unified Platform that Enables the Orchestration of Network Technologies, Cited as a Key Strength. Tata Consultancy Services , a leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, has been recognized as a Leader in the Everest Group PEAK Matrix for Network Transformation and Managed Services[1]. According to the report, TCS provides services across the network services value chain including OEMs, transport service providers, and...
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This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago for the Second Week of May 2015

Art Post ·
Enjoy these threads from 15 years ago this week! Sharp Earns Business Technology Association’s Art Post · 5/12/1510:36 PM manufacturers were also presented with 2015 Channel’s Choice awards. KYOCERA Document Solutions America received the award for its Outstanding Performance as a Secondary Product Line Provider. The company also received an award in the three-way tie in the Corporate Support performance category. Tom Walsh, vice president of the Western Division for Kyocera, accepted the...
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Re: 5 Reasons Why Cold Calling is NOT Dead

jswinberlin ·
Art, great article. I was listening to a podcast the other day and they were alluding to the fact that cold calling is dead and social media marketing has replaced it. While I believe both are necessary, there still doesn't seem to be any substitute for face to face contact. You get so much more information! As Frank Betcher puts it in his book "How I Raised Myself From Failure To Success In Selling", if you "act" enthusiastic you will become enthusiastic.
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Re: 5 Reasons Why Cold Calling is NOT Dead

Art Post ·
JS: Thanx for the comment. Yup social media is here to stay, but, it can be so impersonal. Too me, social media marketing is akin to radio, in order for it to have a lasting and dramatic effect. You have to develop a strategy and do it over and over for a long period of time.
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Re: 5 Reasons Why Cold Calling is NOT Dead

Jeff Datkuliak ·
I always enjoy reading short reminders regarding this and always share with our sales team. The key for me is that I enjoy talking to and engaging with new folks. When I stop thinking of selling or "trying to out-talk" someone and focus on how our services can help them improve their business, the exchange is fun!
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Re: 5 Reasons Why Cold Calling is NOT Dead

GCBS ·
This is a good point. The problem with most people cold calling is that they get that "defeatist" attitude when someone is rude to them. Kill them with kindness I say! I always put it like this, if I see a place that I don't know about...I think, well...if I don't go, I don't know! For every 5 people that are rude, there are 10 that are pleasant and willing to talk to you for a few minutes. Keep Up The Grind!
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Re: 5 Reasons Why Cold Calling is NOT Dead

TimB ·
Nice post. Truly, "Attitude is everything". Whenever I get a bit gun-shy about making cold calls (which is more often than not, I confess) and the seeming 'wasted' effort it can feel like, I remember some sage advice my wife (a.k.a Head Cheerleader) gave me one time, which helps: "Honey, remember, you're just looking for the live ones."
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Re: 5 Reasons Why Cold Calling is NOT Dead

Art Post ·
LOL "just looking for the live ones", awesome
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Re: Selling Copiers "Reading Between the Lines"

TML ·
Art, this article is a quandary that I'm sure everyone's experiencing more of. It's often you field the email request or phone request with the information they think they need and "just send me a quote". Unless they're a solid customer I almost always push for and get the appointment. I usually leave a voicemail, but not with the information requested, typically I ask for a call back and then also follow that up with a quick email saying I left a voicemail, give me a call back. I can attest...
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Re: Selling Copiers "Reading Between the Lines"

John Saramak ·
Art, well put and so true. We have to use the technology advances of email and vmail to keep up with the pace. We have to be very careful on choosing between the live personal transaction or electronic. First, if someone doesn't know who you are through a preceding live chat, there can be misinterpretation of what you leave them. They may not know how to take it, or ignore it regardless if the message conveys value. We always need to take into account that we don't know when an electronic...
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Re: Selling Copiers "Reading Between the Lines"

Art Post ·
TML Hopefully our VP of Major will be in today and we'll find out how that went. I will let you know. Art
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Re: Selling Copiers "Reading Between the Lines"

Art Post ·
John I'm going back to the eighties now, I will not email, fax, mail or give a pricing over the phone. If that's not acceptable for the client then they can go find someone else.
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Re: Selling Copiers "Reading Between the Lines"

txeagle24 ·
In the scenario your VP asked you about, I would let them know our typically delivery/install process and the associated timelines and would ask if they would like me to email them the necessary paperwork or schedule a time to review it together. If the contact says yes, we're likely moving forward in the process. If he says no, it makes it easy for me to find out why he is asking & gives me a platform for uncovering and addressing his objections. I would withhold any mention of...
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Selling Copiers "Reading Between the Lines"

Art Post ·
Cone of Silence Muchof the content that I use for my blogs comes from the daily grind of selling hardware & software. There will be days when I hear something unique,have a conversation witha client or aspark if imagination that will cause me to write. Actually, yesterday wasone of those days.Our VP of Major Accounts came over to my humble abode of 24 square feet and asked me about an he email he had received from a potential...
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What OS Does Your Cell Phone Use?

Art Post ·
Apps are the wave of the future, we're interested to know what OS you are using, Android, Windows or Apple aka IOS
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How One Simple (Smart Phone/Tablet) Print App Can Help You Close More Orders!

Art Post ·
In advance of our Print Analyze App (smart phones & tablets) that is scheduled for February 9th & February 15th , I asked Jean Francois LE BRIZE to provide me with the same story that he told me at my first webinar a few months ago. Below is the blog from Jean: Thereis not a lot of software aimed at the salesman in the Imaging business. Among them, PrintAnalyze Full. PrintAnalyze Full is a cloud solution: the Salesman can perform audits, retrieve meters, calculate a...
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Letter to Mr. Jones about Sales Reps

Art Post ·
Dear Mr. Jones:   I hope this letter finds you well.  I was doing some research on commercial real estate companies and I happened across your web site. I do business with two of the largest commercial real estate companies in Monmouth...
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A Funny Thing Happened while Phone Cold Calling Today

Art Post ·
What a day on the phones today, needed to pick it up a notch. I've got 16 or so opps that I need to move forward and most seem to be stalling out.   So, what do you do?  Simple, you make more phones and or stop ins.  Since, I'm back...
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State of the "Art" Sales Technology

Art Post ·
Today, I had the chance to site with our newbies for about an hour or so.  There was no agenda, just an off the cuff talk track.  My first intention was to see how much they know about closing, whether for an appointment or a sale.  ...
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Telemarketing & The Person with the BAD Attitude!

Art Post ·
T here was a recent thread on LinkedIn from an Executive from a Major Manufacturer that I took exception to.    In that thread (post), the LinkedIn user was complaining because they had downloaded a white paper from a web site.  In that...
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5 Reasons Why Cold Calling is NOT Dead

Art Post ·
What exactly does a Cold Call mean?   To me, it's the first contact with a potential prospect by either a phone call or stop in.   Funny, I was looking for some images on google for "cold call" and ninety-nine percent of those images...
 
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