The Polite Prospect Syndrome

For people who sell, there are many difficult objections that they need to prepare for; cost, trust, and urgency, to mention a few.  One of the leading objections, however, is often misread.  As a matter of fact, if you aren’t paying close attention, you’ll never see...

A Tough Call

We spend a great deal of time, effort, and training on how to make the sale, and rightfully so.  But I want to ask this; what do you do when you do not make a sale?  The fact is, no matter how talented you are as a salesperson, no one has a 100% closing...

The Ultimate Gift

I was raised by a Lion.  No, not a real lion, but a true, card-carrying proud member of the Lions Club International.  My father, Lee Jolles, served faithfully for over 50 years, and I was able to witness what it meant to be someone who really gives of himself. One of...

The Can’t Miss Holiday

I’m a New Year’s Eve man.  No doubt about it, and I’m not ashamed to admit it.  What can you say about New Years Eve that isn’t positive?  Christmas is a wonderful holiday, but not everyone celebrates Christmas.  The same could be said for Kwanzaa, Bodhi Day, Hanukah,...