Bill Farquharson

Bill Farquharson

Bill Farquharson is a respected industry expert and highly sought after speaker known for his energetic and entertaining presentations. Bill engages his audiences with wit and wisdom earned as a 40-year print sales veteran while teaching new ideas for solving classic sales challenges. Email him at bill@salesvault.pro or call (781) 934-7036. Bill’s two books, The 25 Best Print Sales Tips Ever and Who’s Making Money at Digital/Inkjet Printing…and How? as well as information on his new subscription-based website, The Sales Vault, are available at salesvault.pro.

Things You Can't Teach a New Sales Rep

New sales reps can study the dos and don’ts and how’s, but some things are untrainable. Bill Farquharson explains in this week’s blog.

A Short Sales Quiz

Have you ever asked yourself, “What am I doing wrong?” This week, Bill Farquharson gives salespeople a way to find an answer.

10 Reasons Why Sales Are Down

Your inbox is empty, the phone is silent — business is slow. Uncover the real reasons for your slump by asking these 10 questions.

See If You Can Spot the Problem

Hiring great salespeople is only half the battle — setting them up for success is where most fall short. Here’s one familiar example.

Check In. Keep Up.

Your list of activities can result in a dizzying amount of record-keeping. Here’s a quick organization hack so you don’t drop the ball.

Sales Woulda Coulda Shoulda

Bill’s favorite podcast leaves him thinking, “Why didn’t I do that?” Soon, you’ll be asking the same about your sales. Take action now.

That Little Extra

Differentiation comes in many forms. And while all transactions are the same, it’s the small difference-makers that win business.

Sales Fears

What do disruptive middle school kids, blood donation, and selling print have in common? Find out in this week’s blog.

One Prospect, Four Sales Calls

Researching a company before making a sales call, while critical, takes time. Here is how to turn one prospect into four opportunities.

AI Research = Better Sales

The most important sales skill a rep can have? Pre-call research. Learn how to harness the power of AI to secure more appointments.

Dress to Express Success

What do your shoes, clothes, car, hair, and handshake have in common? Find out in this week’s Short Attention Span Sales Tip.

AI-Powered Prospecting

Referrals are every sales rep’s best form of new business development. How can AI help? Bill and Emma offer some insight.

Opening Day for Sales

MLB will soon begin its 2025 season, prompting long-time fan Bill Farquharson to bring an idea to this week’s Sales Tip.