Three Questions to Ask Before Becoming a Sales Manager

You’ve been a sales producer for a number of years and a sales management job opens up. You’ve consistently been the top-producing salesperson at the company, winning awards and accolades from upper management. You apply for the position of sales manager and earn the position based on your previous performance and great attitude. But three months into your new position, you are asking yourself, “Did I make a mistake?” Some of this regret can be attributed to a steep learning Read More

Billy Mays’ Sales Tips and Selling Strategies

What can Billy Mays teach you about the art of selling? In a word – lots! He was called the King of infomercials. Why? Because he was the King! He sold more than $1 billion of products at an average price of $19.95 which means he sold more than 50 million products. While most salespeople seem to blend in with their competitive crowd, Billy Mays stood out from other corporate “Spokesmen” and “Pitchmen.” When I watch the Billy Mays commercials Read More