3 Tips On How To Write An Email To A Prospect & Things You Should STOP Doing Now
Sales people have a tendency to blame everything on those lousy prospects. But is that true?
In this episode of Whiteboard Wednesday, Bill Caskey rants about about a sales person he met at a game last week. This guy was a real ‘moaner.’ He asked Bill, “Why aren’t these prospects returning my emails or phone calls?” Bill shares with you his response.
In part two of the video, Bill offers an email template that can work in almost all situations. He claims:
“We tend to write emails in the state of need and that shapes what we say and how we say it.”
**You can learn more tips on how to write emails to a prospect or your client at: http://emailitsellersguide.com/
Be Intentional! Be Be Intentional!
Lately we’ve been receiving questions around, “How Can I Improve My Sales Cycle?“ Brooke Green answers this question with examples of what it means to have high intent vs. poor strategy in these 4 different situations:
- Networking/Tradeshows
- The First Meeting
- Sent The Proposal and Now You’re Waiting
- Prospecting
How To Write Business Emails That Get Results – Email Tips for Salespeople
Sales people, business leaders and marketing types are always looking for the magic dust when it comes to writing emails.
Well, in this video, you’ll see why most ‘persuasion techniques’ fail when it comes to email. It’s not because your writing is weak.
It’s not because you use the wrong font. It’s much deeper than that. It has to do with the state of mind you’re in when you write them.
And once you’re done with the video, head over to http://emailitsellersguide.com/ to check out the 20 most common scenarios that create ‘email opportunities.’ I think you’ll find some you recognize.
Are You Bringing ‘Presence’ to Your Prospects?
Not donuts…or lunch…or coffee mugs. But are you bringing your ‘full self’ when you meet with people?
In this video, Bill tells you a story of how he and his team are brought in to interview sales people upfront before an offer is made. What they see is not good. And it all gets back to the little word with big implications: Presence.
He tells you what he looks for in those interviews and how you can think about what you bring to prospect meetings.
Aristotle Taught Us But We Weren’t Listening – 3 Ways To Improve Your Sales Strategy
OK, sales folks. You got some advice from your friend Aristotle in 350 BC and I don’t think you were listening. It was while he was being taught by Plato and just before he hooked up with Alex the Great.
His advice was very simple. In order to be a great sales person, you have to have 3 parts to your strategy.
In this video, Bill calls up some Aristotle wisdom and shares what those are.
Goal Setting for 2012. Is A Doubling Of Income Possible?
Well, you probably read that and say, “I don’t see any way at all I can double my sales next year. Especially in this market.”
In fact, that may be so much of a stretch that you decide NOT to watch the video. And what a mistake that would be.
This Whiteboard Wednesday is designed to “shock you” a little. Maybe you just need a jolt to your system so you can break free with some new thoughts.
Bill Caskey takes you through a Goal Setting exercise that the Caskey team takes their clients through. So, grab pencil and paper and play it out as you watch it unfold in front of you.
After you’re done, we think you’ll see things a little differently. So, you may not get to a doubling (or, you might) but what we’re after is a “change of thought.” And that will guide you to new goals you will accomplish.
How To Become An Expert In Your Industry
What separates the expert seller from everyone else? Can you really position yourself as an expert in your niche? And what benefits will you derive from that? In this episode, Bryan Neale reviews the many types of sales people so that you can see where you fit. Then he gives some ideas on how you can immediately become an expert in your world.
