Tag: B2B

Addicted to Relationships

Addicted to Relationships

I was writing the resignation email for an executive networking group that drives about 10% of our annual revenue when the phone rang. It was a new lead referred by the group. The lead sounded promising, so I took down the info and thanked my contact. The conflict that I thought I had settled suddenly […]
Witnessing an emotional transaction firsthand

Witnessing an emotional transaction firsthand

I recently got engaged. In many cultures the man buys the woman an engagement ring to show a level of commitment. When you are preparing to hand over multiple paychecks for something that fits in your pocket, you want to make the right decision— and I mean life decisions aside—you have to answer the question, […]
Why Won’t My Sales Reps Use CRM?

Why Won’t My Sales Reps Use CRM?

CRM is a fantastic tool. However, in many instances, companies find that sales reps view any CRM system as a burden. Why? Over the past few years, CRM’s primary use has evolved from helping sales reps improve their relationships with customers to helping senior management visualize and forecast revenue. This evolution has been unfortunate because […]