by Doug Robinson | May 6, 2024 | Sales Basics
Everybody is familiar with the phrase, “You’ve got to pay the piper.” So let me tell you where that phrase comes from and then I’ll make my point. It’s the story of the Pied Piper which originates in the town of Hamelin, Germany way back in the Middle Ages (about...
by Doug Robinson | Apr 29, 2024 | Sales Basics
Most of you who are blue collar salespeople in services industries are in your busiest season of the year, working like one-armed wallpaper hangers! No one can possibly accuse you of not working hard, as you swarm around your sales territory trying to beat the clock...
by Doug Robinson | Apr 22, 2024 | Sales Basics
Would you rather tell your crew your hunting saga of how you tracked a gray squirrel and blasted him out of a pine tree with a .22 rifle, or would you prefer to recount your big game hunting trip to Colorado, where you stalked and bagged a 1000 lb., 6½ ft. tall elk...
by Doug Robinson | Apr 1, 2024 | Sales Basics
The following is a true story, verified through snopes.com. John Barrier had done business with Old National Bank in Spokane for 30 years. He made his living buying and refurbishing old buildings, so he wore everyday work clothes that day in October 1988. He left his...
by Doug Robinson | Mar 4, 2024 | Sales Basics
Before I connect today’s topic to sales professionals, read these snapshots of four famous individuals from various walks of life that experienced success as a result of being extremely disciplined. + First is the most successful international golfer of all time;...
by Doug Robinson | Jan 29, 2024 | Sales Basics
If you’re familiar with any of my work you know I’m big on advocating for salespeople to perform pre-call preparation before every sales appointment. Today I want to go one step further and discuss crafting a backup plan, because circumstances often change. Football...