by Scott Dunkel | Jun 20, 2017 | Sales Management
The absolute best way to demoralize a sales rep is to assign him a quota that is unattainable. In small- to medium-sized companies, this is typically not the case. However, as companies grow, too many times I have witnessed quota assignments that are totally...
by Scott Dunkel | May 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
Recently, while I was doing business in Hanover, Pennsylvania, I stopped at a very nice bar/restaurant for a martini on my way back to the hotel. My thought was to have a drink at the bar and then possibly have dinner. I am always very specific about how I like my...
by Scott Dunkel | Apr 18, 2017 | Sales Skills
Last month I wrote about how critical it is to build trust on your first sales call. In fact, I believe it is the most important objective for your initial meeting, because if you don’t build trust, the likelihood of doing business is slim to none. Recently I...
by Scott Dunkel | Apr 15, 2017 | Sales Skills, Uncategorized
Paul Watts, the CEO of Sales Reinvented is dedicated to changing the negative perception of sales people. His vision is a world where selling is a profession to be proud of. Paul asked me to share my views on the topic. Scott Dunkel’s interview with Paul Watts...
by Scott Dunkel | Feb 11, 2017 | Sales Skills
Coming out of college as a young sales rep, I had idealistic views regarding professional sales. In fact, even after several years in the field, I essentially felt the same way. My belief was that, if I had a solid proposal that addressed all of my prospects’...
