The Importance of Follow Ups

follow up sales statisticsGood Wednesday morning everyone.  I’ve received several calls and emails on the topic of follow ups. I didn’t intend for this to be a follow up series, but  It drives me crazy to think about why people go through all the hard work it takes to start the sales process, prepare sales analysis/ presentations, meet with prospects, and then do not take the time to stay in touch
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3 Follow-Ups to Replace “I’m Just Touching Base”

follow upsGood Tuesday morning, I received a question from a sales partner over the weekend that ask,  Are there any better ways to follow up with a prospect other then by saying, “I’m just touching base.” I’m struggling to find a decent alternative.
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The Art of Swag in Merchant Services

art of swagHave you got any swag in your home or office?  I’ll bet you do, even without ever having been in your office.  In my office I have so much swag that every few months I end up throwing a bunch of it in the garbage.  I have desk drawers filled with swag and more swag on my desk.  In fact I’m wearing a piece of swag as I’m writing this article.
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5 Ways to Invest in Your Greatest Asset

warren buffet quoteGood Monday morning everyone. That’s a great quote from Warren Buffet isn’t it? Another great quote is “You are your greatest asset. Put your time, effort and money into training, grooming, and encouraging your greatest asset.” Most of you know that is my favorite Tom Hopkins quote. The better the things you put into yourself the greater your returns are going to be. At least, that’s how I look at it.
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Overcoming the Fear of Selling

fear101Good Thursday morning everyone. So, you are a merchant services salesperson but you have a fear of selling? You’re not alone, a lot of people have a fear about the act of selling.

“Fear comes from the unknown and it is a psychological response to a perceived threat.  You can chip away at this fear by following a sales process and learning some simple steps that give you confidence in your own skills,”

Below are five steps
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P.S.A. by the Numbers

attitide by the numbersGood Tuesday morning everyone. In yesterday’s blog we talked about Keys to a Winning P.S.A. how Attitude is Everything. We learned how vitally important attitude is in anything and everything you do. A positive attitude will draw positive results. A negative attitude will present negative opportunities to you.
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