Article 2: Sales Stuff
Bill Bartlett
Critically-acclaimed Executive Coach | Sales Culture Consultant | Author | Owner of Bartlett Insights and Coaching Group | Partnered with over 50 companies to increase revenue - TEXT 630 235 3371
Elite sales professionals don’t just sell—they transform. Here are 10 next-level sales strategies to dominate in any market:
1.????? Sell Outcomes, Not Products
·???????? Shift the conversation to what your buyer wants to achieve. Results trump features every time.
2.????? Master the Art of Questioning
·???????? Advanced sellers ask questions that provoke thought, uncover hidden needs, and disrupt the status quo.
3.????? Be Buyer-Centric
·???????? It’s not about your sales process; it’s about the buyer’s journey. Align your approach with their decision-making stages.
4.????? Leverage Social Proof
·???????? High performers integrate testimonials, case studies, and data to establish credibility and reduce risk for buyers.
5.????? Practice Objection Preemption
·???????? Don’t wait for objections—anticipate and address them before they arise.
6.????? Use Behavioral Intelligence
·???????? Tailor your approach to your prospect’s DISC profile or behavioral tendencies. Selling is personal.
7.????? Own the Follow-Up
·???????? Follow-up isn’t just persistence; it’s about adding value at every interaction to remain top-of-mind.
8.????? Be an Industry Expert
·???????? Your expertise should position you as a trusted advisor, not just another vendor.
9.????? Focus on Your Ideal Client
·???????? Say no to the wrong prospects. Time is your most valuable asset; spend it with those who are a perfect fit.
10. Always Be Refining
·???????? Review your calls, analyze your wins and losses, and evolve. Elite salespeople are perpetual students.
Share your thoughts below—what resonated with you the most?
CEO of Sandler UAE| Tired of I will think about it, giving discounts and getting ghosted? Want to sell without compromising your integrity? Welcome????
1 个月Love this ‘Say no to the wrong prospects’. Must read for everyone in sales!
Inkjet & Indigo Business Manager New York & Connecticut
2 个月Great advice, Bill. Hits home as we all refine our approaches for the shifting markets and particular and challenging prospects
I love the ‘perpetual students’ notion. The best sales people I’ve met have always been humble and in constant learning mode.