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What An MBA Didn’t Teach You About Sales

The sales profession is challenging. You need to work hard at it to succeed. You need to learn from the best. You need to improve your skills continuously. If you think you can sell since you are a hit at parties and have a lot of friends, you may soon find that you are a failure as a salesperson. Blunt truth:

because the sales profession is so hard, you have to focus on doing everything in sales very well, or you will be considered a failure.

I call this blog, Skinned Knees because I try to relate all of the learning that I have done over the past 4+ decades (while skinning my knees in the learning process).

I hope that you learn from my mistakes so that your business will grow!

The Art of Retention: Mastering Client Information for Sales Success

The adage “knowledge is power” holds undeniable truth. The ability to meticulously document and retain client information and sales opportunities is a cornerstone for cultivating a thriving sales environment. This necessity spans industries, transcending the boundaries of size and scope within organizations. For sales professionals, sales managers, and CEOs of smaller companies, mastering this aspect of sales operations can be the difference between merely surviving and truly flourishing in today’s competitive marketplace. The foundation of… The Art of Retention: Mastering Client Information for Sales Success