Managing Customer Value
Sales in the past were about relationships and being there when the opportunity presented itself. We would join committees, network with peers, and make sales calls on prospects. We used the web to facilitate discussions, share information, and even a shopping cart for defined products. We often delivered programs in person, and those services and Read More …
Sales have changed dramatically in recent years, and salespeople must learn to adapt to the emerging landscape to unlock success. From technology to customer expectations, salespeople must have the skills and mindset necessary to navigate change and provide effective support. The modern sales environment is filled with challenges that salespeople must navigate to succeed. Businesses increasingly Read More …
As the business landscape continues to evolve, so does the role of the modern salesperson. From navigating an increasingly challenging marketplace to staying up-to-date on ever-changing trends, sales professionals are tasked with succeeding in a rapidly evolving environment. To meet this challenge, modern salespeople must possess unique skills and a mindset that positions them to Read More …
There is no linear sales and marketing approach, no matter what the current Marketing Funnel experts says. There is not anything new in these processes except for the tools being used. Elmo St. Lewis developed the funnel in 1898, it is still the same basic philosophy. Today’s marketing is about being there. Being in the Read More …
Are there reasons that Engineering should not be more Agile or Design Thinking like? With today’s modeling capabilities, can better collaboration taking place? Working with manufacturers through the years, I have found many of the engineering processes not all that collaborative in nature. In fact, many are somewhat archaic when compared to modern-day collaboration efforts Read More …
Are your salespeople thinking too small? Do you need to empower them with deeper learning skills? When these learning and understanding skills become part of a salesperson vernacular; they move from a transactional type (GD-Logic) into an active meaning-making role. It is the idea of collaborative selling and co-creating value (SD-Logic). Modern-day selling has to Read More …