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“We Need Time to Think.” The Death Sentence You Can Prevent
Sell Value, Not Discounts
Sell Value, Not Discounts If your belief in price is the only thing that matters, your buyers will...
Why Over-Educating Kills Sales
Educating prospects isn’t selling, guiding their understanding is. Control what they learn, and when.
From Nice-to-Have to Must-Have. Sellers Create Urgency
Many reps present too early before uncovering the buyer’s real problems, consequences, or urgency. They focus on explaining instead of discovering.
The Courage to Reach Decision Makers
Many reps confuse influencers with deciders.
Always confirm: “Who has the final authority on this?”
Designing a Sales Compensation Plan That Drives Performance
Salespeople follow the money. A well-designed compensation plan aligns pay with strategy, balances stability with motivation, and rewards the behaviors that drive profitable growth. Done right, comp isn’t payroll — it’s performance.
The Sales Manager’s Playbook for Building a Robust Pipeline
Pipeline Building isn’t just about “filling the funnel.” It’s about creating a system where opportunities flow in consistently, are qualified quickly, and are managed with discipline.
B2B Lead Generation: Strategies That Actually Work
Lead generation doesn’t have to be a gamble, with the right framework, it can be a consistent, disciplined system that produces qualified opportunities month after month.
Prospecting for Success: Proven Sales Methodologies
According to OMG’s evaluations, only 7% of salespeople are strong in the Hunting competency.
Standard Work for Sales Teams: Driving Consistency
Consistency creates confidence. When every rep works from the same playbook, managers can coach better, leaders can forecast better, and companies can deliver results more reliably.
Sales Manager’s Guide: Healthy Pipeline to Execution
This guide is for sales managers who want to move from “managing reports” to managing reality — building a healthy pipeline that drives consistent, predictable revenue.
The Definitive Guide to Accurate Sales Forecasting
Forecasting isn’t a spreadsheet exercise. It’s a reflection of how disciplined your sales process is. Forecasts must be based on buyer actions, not seller feelings.
The Sales Mindset: How to Cultivate an Unstoppable Outlook
The difference between top performers and everyone else often comes down to Outlook — how you see yourself, your work, and your future. In OMG’s research, Outlook is one of the five Will to Sell competencies. It determines whether a salesperson bounces back from rejection or gets stuck in it.
5 Signs Your Sales Skills Are Outdated
Many salespeople don’t recognize when their skills are stuck in the past. It’s not about laziness or bad intent — it’s about relying on habits that no longer match how buyers make decisions.
The One Discovery Question You Must Ask Every Time
Most prospects have problems, but not all problems are priorities. This question uncovers whether they need to act now or can delay.
Are You Selling or Just Answering Questions?
The buyer asks questions, the rep provides answers, and everyone feels like progress was made. But when the call ends, the rep has no real commitment, no next step, and no idea if the deal will move forward.
The 5-Minute Sales Strategy for Your Day
Five minutes won’t change a career overnight. But five minutes every day will
How to Break a Sales Slump (3 Quick Fixes)
You’re not alone. In fact, research shows that 69% of salespeople miss their quota in any given year. But here’s the truth: most slumps don’t come from “bad markets” or “cheap competitors.” They come from inside—how we think, how we act, and how consistently we show up.