Ambitious individuals realize that powerful and persuasive business communication skills are critical to success. Ever-evolving technology and shrinking travel budgets make face-to-face meetings increasingly rare. Our latest communications challenge is to deliver effective business presentations remotely.
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By the year 2020, 70 percent of the workforce will be millennials. Bestselling author Michael Nick and I recently enjoyed a wonderful conversation with hundreds of our friends! Michael’s books include ROI Selling, Why Johnny Can’t Sell, and The Key to the C-Suite. His latest book, Adapt or Fail, focuses on how Millennials are changing […]
Read More...How to Connect on LinkedIn People Want Conversation
As a business owner or professional, you’re probably already on LinkedIn. You’ve got connections, but do you know how to connect in a way that gets you results? As part of my FrippVT Sales Series, I recently spoke with marketing and branding expert Melanie DePaoli on How to Build a LinkedIn Strategy for Success. Enjoy […]
Read More...Secrets of Super Star Sales Presentations
If you need a competitive edge over your competition, enjoy a replay of my recent live web event, The Inside Secrets of Super Star Sales Presentations. This is just one in my FrippVT Sales Series.
Read More...How to Use You-Focused Language to Connect with Clients & Prospects
For greater sales results shift from I-focused to you-focused language in your sales presentations and sales conversations:
Read More...An Unparalleled Technique to Increase Sales – Be Specific
Are you losing sales you feel you deserve to win? Once your presentation is prepared, there’s still work to do before you deliver it to your prospects. Here are two ways to increase sales: 1.) Learn how to build your credibility. 2.) Focus your sales presentation on what the prospect is interested in. VS. This […]
Read More...8 Steps to Structuring An Outstanding Sales Presentation
Even if you’ve delivered a compelling sales presentation, it often takes weeks or months before you get an answer. Consequently, your goal is to burn vivid examples and key ideas into your prospect’s mind, especially if it is a competitive bid. Yet, what is the average sales presentation structure?
Read More...The 5 Secrets of An Effective Sales Story
People are trained to resist a sales pitch, but no one can resist a good story. Sales strategist, Shari Levitin shares these five secrets to help you tell effective sales stories. The 5 Secrets of An Effective Sales Story by Shari Levitin Since the advent of social media, how we promote our products and services […]
Read More...How to Sell Based on Value – 5 Steps You Can Take
Sales conversations are most effective when they are focused on your client’s concerns – not the product or service you provide. I share this from sales strategist Shari Levitin, who explains how to uncover your customer’s specific core emotional motivators and ultimately improve your sales. We joined forces. Watch our interview in this article. The […]
Read More...7 Sales Presentation Mistakes And How to Avoid Them
Are you confident your sales presentations are consistently more compelling than the competitions? I recommend that you record yourself, then listen carefully to find and correct any sloppy or clichéd language. These kinds of sales presentation mistakes undermine your message. Sales strategist, Shari Levitin explains how to keep your sales language current, compelling, and connecting […]
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