Does Your Marketing Communication Address the 3 Whys?
Once upon a time there was a bright Marketer who knew all about his products. He could tell you everything you wanted to know about his line and could even … Continue reading
When is Exceptional Performance Not Exceptional?
When business is doing great, everybody looks like a star. Over several years, however, people can come to believe that their personal contributions or the combined efforts of their department … Continue reading
Why Marketing and Sales Need to Get Along Better
Getting along well with a sibling can be a challenge. Take for example the relationship between sales and marketing. There have been a number of studies and articles written over … Continue reading
Are You Really Listening to Your Customers?
“You have lots of nice rooms but no house.” This is a direct quote from a very important customer I once had. To understand his meaning I have to take … Continue reading
The Product-less New Product Launch Event
Puzzled by the title? Bear with me a bit. In an article by Neil Rackham (author of SPIN selling) entitled “Why Bad Things Happen to Good Products,” the author makes … Continue reading
The Marketer as Challenger
Much has been made of the Challenger Sales Model. First published just over a year ago, the book and Authors (Matthew Dixon and Brent Adamson) defied conventional wisdom that the … Continue reading
Customer Insight Gathering: 25 Prospecting Questions
In many organizations, Sales and Marketing are partnering to reframe the conversations field personnel are having with B2B customers. The days of classic F&B selling are over and are being … Continue reading
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