Posts Tagged ‘product management’
Problem Solving Sales
This is where we are now. Selling is about buying, and the solution is about the problem. A solid sales approach is about more than matching the customer to the product. We now look at sales process, implementation, delivery, use and all touch points as part of the problem solving. A Subtle Change What is…
Read MoreHow Objections Are Good For You
In last week’s post we established that objections – far from being conversation-killers – are opportunities to further conversations and relationships. When a prospect raises a particular objection to doing business with you, it is an invitation to further discussion. The Sales Benefit The principle thing an objection does is allow you to continue the…
Read MoreDefining your Market Opportunity
One of the principal reasons new businesses fail is a lack of market opportunity. To prevent this, simply define that opportunity and position your product or service accordingly. Except, of course, that it is not a simple task. While the exercise itself is a straightforward one, fulfilling it is complicated as it requires a business owner…
Read MoreIt’s Not Me, It’s You
You have heard me say this before, it’s a bit of a business mantra with me. Not my mantra: yours. Your business success will be determined by the people buying your product or service (buying is more important than selling, more on this in a future post), so make your decisions all about them: the…
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