Well, I am quite unorthodox in my approach as to how I turn around printing salespersons and print companies so that they can grow. I thought you might as well know that now before we talk.
Wait! Who said we were going to talk about growth? Bingo, you are correct sir—as today we will focus on nine surefire ways to fail as a salesperson. Here goes...
- Be sure to tell everyone possible that today’s buyers only care about price.
- Comment frequently on how hard it is to get past the gatekeeper or to get calls returned.
- Consistently point out that people don’t value relationships like they used to and are not as loyal.
- Focus on making up as many excuses as possible of why you do not have time to prospect.
- Be sure to reiterate that your company’s price is always higher than the competition.
- Go into each month, week and day without a plan and be sure to tell people how busy you are.
- Spend time doing things that you do not need to be doing and little time on sales activities.
- Complain a lot. Really give it to people. What your company doesn’t have...can’t produce, etc.
- Convince anyone who will listen that buyers simply do not want to meet with you.
OK, so there you have it. I really want you to memorize this list. Put it on your phone, your car dashboard, your bathroom mirror and your refrigerator. Man, if you will just follow these nine things I can assure you that you will be quite ineffective in sales.
Is this you? Is this your company? If so, we may need to talk. But, only if your goal is NOT to be the worst salesperson possible. The choice is yours. Those who want it bad enough find a way whereas the salespeople who do not will find an excuse. Which are you? I am here for those who want to do things in a new way, fresh way and new and creative approach. Let’s talk...
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Ryan T. Sauers has spent nearly 30 years running, leading or consulting with printing, graphics, promotional and visual communications-related organizations. Sauers is CEO of two companies, Sauers Consulting Strategies LLC and End Resultz Inc. that among other things, owns magazines and is a media firm. Key areas of focus of the firms include sales training, marketing strategy, personal branding, leadership development and organizational change.
Sauers is a frequent national speaker and columnist. He has been recognized as one of the top 80 CMOs globally and achieved the top designation of Certified Marketing Executive through Sales and Marketing Executives International.
Sauers is an adjunct university professor teaching leadership and communication courses to current and aspiring leaders. He is a Certified Myers Briggs, DiSC and Emotional Intelligence Practitioner (one of few in the U.S. to achieve all three rigorous certifications related to human communications, personality and behavior).
Sauers has completed his doctoral-level coursework in Organizational Leadership and is now (ABD - All But Dissertation) working on his dissertation on why some entrepreneurs and small businesses achieve initial and long-term success, whereas countless others do not.
Sauers is the host of the Marketing Matters radio show in Atlanta that later becomes a global podcast. He also is the host of the Community Connections TV show that comes out in video and podcast form. Sauers is the author of the best-selling books, Everyone is in Sales, and Would You Buy from You? More info at RyanSauers.com or call (678) 825-2049 or email Ryan@RyanSauers.com