Jul 28, 2021 | Closing, Competition, Goal Setting, Motivational Video Archive, Teamwork
How determined are you to close the deal? Even when the odds are against you— stay committed, work through the pain, then close the deal. Check out 1996 U.S. Olympic gold-medalist, Kerri Strug below: Video credit: Olympics. “Kerri Strug...
May 29, 2019 | Automotive, Boat, Closing, Communication, Confidence, Customer Service, Growth, Leadership, Negotiation, New Hires, Presentation, RV, Sales Training, Upselling
Whether called Product Specialists or Salespeople, how would yours do selling popsicles? Let me share a recent experience. I was so ready for a chocolate dessert the other afternoon and I was looking for the Yes, We’re Open sign at the ultimate popsicle store in town....
Dec 5, 2018 | Automotive, Boat, Building Rapport, Closing, Communication, Desking The Deal, Follow Up, Management Training, RV
The T.O. strategy has been around for quite some time, yet at some dealerships it’s not an “all the time” thing. Some salespeople view it as a friction point with management. Some handle it very well. They are grateful for the...
Jun 20, 2018 | Automotive, Closing, Communication, Confidence, Desking The Deal, Gross Profit, Leadership, Management Training, Negotiation, Sales Management
Desk managers everywhere have experienced salespeople who would prefer them to just “OK” the customer’s offer and put the deal to bed. Face it, when the salesperson is ready to close the deal, they most likely have already overcome a good bit to get...
Feb 27, 2018 | Automotive, Closing, Communication, Desking The Deal, Education, Negotiation, Presentation, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Training
It is my belief that these two questions need to be asked every time before leaving the customer to get a proposal from management. Next to the last question to ask the customer before getting up to go for desk assistance: “Is there any additional equipment you want...
Jan 23, 2018 | Automotive, Closing, Communication, Presentation, Role Play, Sales, Sales Strategies, Sales Training
First off, I’m not painting all salespeople with a wide brush here. Face it, it may be human nature for some to lack the conviction when they have a good bit of doubt about the anticipated customer’s reaction to a proposal. I’m not insinuating that most...
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