by Rob Jolles | Nov 1, 2019 | Motivation, Sales Training
Before a presentation, I typically like to pace around quietly and keep to myself. While I was outside getting into my speaker zone, (yes, we do that,) I ran into an interesting individual. I was alone in the hallway except for a man who was also pacing around a bit,...
by Rob Jolles | Oct 18, 2019 | Sales Training
Finish this sentence: “Once a customer agrees to a deal, and they have signed their name on the line that is dotted, you ___________________!” When I learned how to sell, I was taught there were three answers to that question. “Leave!” “Leave now!” “Leave right now!”...
by Rob Jolles | Sep 6, 2019 | Sales Training
NEGOTIATION: a formal discussion between people who are trying to reach an agreement Reaching an agreement sounds easy enough, right? Whenever you hear anyone lecture on negotiation skills, you always hear the same thing: The goal is to create a win/win agreement. How...
by Rob Jolles | Jun 14, 2019 | Motivation, Public Speaking, Sales Training, Self Help
Question: Who do you think were the comedians in the greatest comedic team ever to step on a stage? To me, there is one, simple answer: Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin. Do you want to debate this with me? You won’t stand a chance. Consider the following facts: These...
by Rob Jolles | Feb 8, 2019 | Sales Training
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...
by Rob Jolles | Jan 25, 2019 | Sales Training
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...
