<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1" ?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>The Sales Management Minute by Lee Salz</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesminute.php</link><image>	<url>http://www.salesarchitects.net/images/sales_mgmnt_minute2.jpg</url>	<title>Sales Architects</title>	<link>http://www.salesarchitects.net</link></image><item><title>The First Step To Designing A Winning Sales Compensation Plan</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=92</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=92</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>Is your sales compensation plan helping you get the most from your sales people? Listen to this episode of the Sales Management Minute to learn the first question to ask yourself when designing an effective sales compensation plan. </description></item><item><title>No One Cares What Your Sales People Want</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=91</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=91</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>Somewhere along the line, your sales people developed a habit that is turning off their prospects. Listen to this episode of the Sales Management Minute to learn what that habit is and how to turn prospects on.</description></item><item><title>The Place Where Deals Go to Die</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=90</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=90</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>There is a place where deals go to die, but sales people can save them...if they know how. Listen to this episode of the Sales Management Minute to learn how to avoid this deal fate.</description></item><item><title>Is Your Sales Training Missing This Ingredient</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=89</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=89</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>Tim Hagen, Founder of Sales Progress, is the guest host of this week's Sales Management Minute episode. This show illustrates why training reinforcement is needed and how it impacts the bottom line. Too much training is event based - and stand alone - with no reinforcement to help sales people transition the teachings into their selling system.</description></item><item><title>Handling the Sales Candidate Who Wants A Better Offer - Stand Firm or Negotiate?</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=88</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=88</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>When you make a job offer to a sales person, are you willing to negotiate? Listen to this episode of the Sales Management Minute to learn key considerations when deciding whether or not to negotiate the offer.</description></item><item><title>Two Words To Laser-In On Sales Performance Issues</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=87</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=87</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>When sales people aren't performing at expected levels, do you know why? There are two words that will guide you to the solution. Listen to this episode of The Sales Management Minute to learn how to improve sales performance.</description></item><item><title>5 Keys to Hiring A Sales Trainer</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=86</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=86</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>When revenue isn't where it should be, the kneejerk reaction is to hire a sales trainer. Listen to this episode of the Sales Management Minute to learn the five keys to a great sales training experience.</description></item><item><title>Record Unemployment - And I Still Can't Find Strong Sales Talent</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=85</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=85</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>Despite the unemployment statistics, the war for the best sales talent continues. Listen to this episode of the Sales Management Minute to learn the secrets to sales hiring success.</description></item><item><title>Stop Looking for GREAT Sales People – They Don't Exist</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=83</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=83</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>You don't believe the title? Listen to this episode of the Sales Management Minute and you may change your mind. </description></item><item><title>The Single Most Important Skill Every Sales Manager Must Master</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=82</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=82</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>There is one skill that every sales manager must master... Some think it's coaching. Others think it's driving performance. Those are important, but there's one even more important. Listen to this episode of the Sales Management Minute to learn the single most important sales management skill and the steps to take to master it.</description></item><item><title>The 4 Things Procurement Is Looking For - And It's Not Price</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=81</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=81</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>Sales people often think that Procurement Agents only care about price. Not true! There are four things they are analyzing. Listen to this episode of the Sales Management Minute to learn how to align your sales strategy with the evaluation process of Procurement Agents.</description></item><item><title>The Toughest Sales Management Role</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=79</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=79</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>Sales managers play many roles, but there is one that challenges them the most. Listen to this episode of &#34;The Sales Management Minute&#34; to learn the toughest sales management role and how to overcome success obstacles.</description></item><item><title>Does Multi-Tasking Make Sales Managers LESS Effective</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=78</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=78</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>As a sales manager, you are pulled in a million different directions and expected to get it all done. While multi-tasking is a critical sales management skill, it could also be making you less effective. Listen to this Sales Management Minute episode to learn how to avoid the multi-tasking peril.</description></item><item><title>Are Your Sales People Guilty of Malpractice</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=77</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=77</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>Solution Sales Person... Catchy expression or a role description for your sales people? Doctors who misdiagnose patients lose their license. Perhaps, the same should be done with sales people who mishandle prospects. In this episode of the Sales Management Minute,hear what happens when a sales person misdiagnoses the needs of a prospect.</description></item><item><title>4 Questions Every Sales Manager Must Ask Before Agreeing to a Pilot Program</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=76</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=76</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>A pilot program isn&#38;#039;t an award of the business, but rather a key step of the buying process. In this episode, learn the 4 questions sales managers must ask of their sales people to ensure a successful pilot engagement.</description></item><item><title>6 Expectations Clients Have of Partners - part 6: Genuine</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=71</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=71</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>There are six expectations that must be met if you are to be perceived as a partner...not a vendor. This episode of the Sales Management Minute deals with the last of the of the six expectations.</description></item><item><title>6 Expectations Clients Have of Partners - part 5: Suggestive</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=68</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=68</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>There are six expectations that must be met if you are to be perceived as a partner...not a vendor. This episode of the Sales Management Minute deals with the fifth of the six expectations. </description></item><item><title>6 Expectations Clients Have of Partners - part 4: Accountable</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=67</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=67</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>There are six expectations that must be met if you are to be perceived as a partner...not a vendor. This episode of the Sales Management Minute deals with the fourth of the six expectations. </description></item><item><title>6 Expectations Clients Have of Partners - part 3: Analytical</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=66</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=66</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>There are six expectations that must be met if you are to be perceived as a partner...not a vendor. This episode of the Sales Management Minute deals with the third of the six expectations.
</description></item><item><title>6 Expectations Clients Have of Partners - part 2: Consultative</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=65</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=65</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>There are six expectations that must be met if you are to be perceived as a partner...not a vendor. This episode of the Sales Management Minute deals with the second of the six expectations.</description></item><item><title>6 Expectations Clients Have of Partners - part 1: Knowledgeable</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=64</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=64</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>There are six expectations that must be met if you are to be perceived as a partner. This episode of the Sales Management Minute deals with the first of the six expectations.</description></item><item><title>The Biggest Sales Person Insult</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=63</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=63</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>There is a word that prospects use that may as well be a four-letter word. Listen to this episode of The Sales Management Minute to learn what that word is...and how to avoid this insult.</description></item><item><title>Have Your Sales People Become Dinosaurs</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=61</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=61</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>Is the sales approach your people are using yesterday&#38;#039;s news? Listen to this episode to learn the secrets to aligning your message with the needs of your prospects.</description></item><item><title>The Two Most Powerful Words GUARANTEED To Make Your Sales People Sell More</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=60</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=60</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>There are two words that I personally guarantee will help your sales people sell more than ever before. Listen to this episode to learn those two words...and put them into practice.</description></item><item><title>How to Boost Sales Team Morale and Energize Your Entire Company</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=59</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=59</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>Times have been tough, but there are still sales victories. In this episode, you'll learn how to celebrate these successes without spending a penny to rejuvenate your sales team - as well as the rest of the employees.</description></item><item><title>Why Top Performers Need Their Sales Manager</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=58</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=58</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>Many sales leaders spend most of their time working with their bottom and middle producers. Listen to this episode to learn why top performers need their sales managers.</description></item><item><title>Why Your Sales People Resent Your Sales Meeting  </title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=57</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=57</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>Sales managers plan to put on a sales meeting their team will love, but find their people resent the meeting. Listen to this episode to learn the often-missed ingredient when creating a sales meeting agenda.</description></item><item><title>'Treat Me Like A Business Owner' - Do You REALLY Know What That Means</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=54</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=54</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>Sales people often say they want to be treated as if they run their own business. Yet, their definition and real life business ownership are very different. In this episode, learn what it takes for sales people to really be business operators.</description></item><item><title>Do You Have A Sales Department -- Or A Sales Force</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=48</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=48</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>These two expressions are often used as synonyms, but they are far from it. Listen to this episode to learn the difference.</description></item><item><title>Is Passion Doing Your Sales People In</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=46</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=46</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>While passion helps some sales people to succeed, it causes others to fail. Listen to this episode to learn how to help your sales people channel their passion.</description></item><item><title>Great Sales Call or Flop - Do Your Sales People Know the Difference</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=43</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=43</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>In complex sales, every prospect meeting means moving one step closer to the deal...at least, you hope. In this episode, you will learn the key question to ask your sales people to make sure they are prepared for every sales call.</description></item><item><title>What Are Your Sales People Learning From Lost Sales</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=42</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=42</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>No one likes to lose a sale, but there is a wealth of learning that can come from the experience. Listen to this episode to discover how to create a learning experience from a lost sale.</description></item><item><title>Your Sales Job Ad: Turn On or Turn Off</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=41</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=41</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>Your sales job ad is intended to drive sales candidates to your company. Maybe it's sending them away. Listen to this episode to learn how to attract sales talent.</description></item><item><title>A Great Way to Make Cold Calling Fun for Your Sales Team</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=40</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=40</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>Sales people hate cold calling, but it is the sales managers' job to make sure they are building a healthy pipeline. Listen to this episode to learn an easy way to make cold calling fun and competitive.</description></item><item><title>Is the Sales Quota You Set Meaningless</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=39</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=39</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>Sales people hitting or missing quota is not necessarily an indication of their performance level. Listen to this episode to learn the key to setting quotas that have meaning.</description></item><item><title>A Unique, Powerful Way to Screen Sales Candidates without Spending a Dime</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=38</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=38</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>In this episode, you'll learn a specialized technique to screen prospective sales hires ...exposing the winners from the pack.</description></item><item><title>You Hired One Sales Person, But What About The Ten You Didn't</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=37</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=37</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>You've hired the sales candidate you want, but do you pay any mind to those you didn't? You better! Listen to this episode to learn why.</description></item><item><title>Why Sales Training Fails In Most Companies</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=36</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=36</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>There are 3 reasons why sales training fails in companies. Listen to this episode to avoid those mistakes when hiring a sales trainer.</description></item><item><title>Will Your Sales People Pass the Flinch Test?</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=35</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=35</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>There is a test that professional buyers give sales people to negotiate price. Listen to this episode to see if your sales people are flinching?</description></item><item><title>Why Fast Growth Companies Have High Sales Turnover</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=34</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=34</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>There is one major reason why fast growth companies can't keep a sales team together. Listen to this episode to learn what that is and how to stop it.</description></item><item><title>What Is The Greatest Gift A Sales Manager Can Give to their Sales Team?</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=33</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=33</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>There is something that every sales person wants from their sales manager. It costs managers nothing, but could be their secret to hitting this year's revenue target. Listen to this episode to learn what that gift is.</description></item><item><title>The Secret to Successfully On-Boarding Your New Sales Hires</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=32</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=32</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>Companies either hand their new sales person the phone book or give them the fire hose treatment as their on-boarding plan. Neither of these plans work.Listen to this episode to learn the secret to success when on-boarding your new sales person.</description></item><item><title>Does Your Sales Compensation Plan Convey the WRONG Message</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=31</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=31</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>There are few business decisions more critical than how you compensate your sales team. Listen to this episode to learn the sales compensation plan test.</description></item><item><title>Why Your Sales Pipeline Report Looks Like An EKG</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=30</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=30</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>Does your sales team's pipeline have peaks and valleys that make you pull your hair out? Listen to this episode to learn how to change this trend.</description></item><item><title>People Don't Buy Low Price, But Your Sales People Think They Do</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=29</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=29</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>Sales people lose the business and blame price for the loss. Listen to this show to learn the real reason they didn't get the deal and help them avoid making this mistake again.</description></item><item><title>Is Your New Sales Rep Ready to Quit?</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=28</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=28</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>You work so hard to recruit sales people, but are you making them want to leave your company just as quickly? Listen to this show to learn how to avoid this trap.</description></item><item><title>Are You Making This Mistake When Interviewing Sales Candidates?</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=27</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=27</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>Sales managers are so focused on their interview agenda that they forget a critical part of the sales talent screening process. Listen to this show to learn how to avoid this mistake.</description></item><item><title>Don't Hire Another Sales Person Until You Ask Them For This</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=26</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=26</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>There is a screening technique that will help reduce the possibility of hiring the wrong sales people. Listen to this show to learn how to incorporate this tool into your sales talent screening program.</description></item><item><title>The Keyword to Focus On When Designing Sales Manager Compensation Plans</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=25</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=25</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>There is a keyword to keep front of mind when designing a compensation plan for sales managers. Listen to this episode to ensure you design the right plan for your sales managers.</description></item><item><title>The Tool Your Sales Team Is Abusing</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=24</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=24</guid><pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>There is a step of the process that 99% of deals go through, but little time is spent mastering it. Listen to this show to learn what it is and how to leverage it.</description></item><item><title>Why Sales Hiring Assessment Tools Don't Work</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=23</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=23</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>There is a major issue with using sales hiring assessment tools, but it's not the technology. Listen to this episode to find out what causes them to fail.</description></item><item><title>There Is Only One-Time Your Sales People Can Ask For Referrals</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=22</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=22</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>Does your sales team know the one time when they can ask for referrals? After all, there is only one time in the relationship spectrum when it is appropriate to ask for them.</description></item><item><title>The Best Time of the Year to Recruit Sales Candidates</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=21</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=21</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>There is one time of the year that is best to recruit sales talent for your team. Do you know when that is? Listen to this episode and find out.</description></item><item><title>The One-Word To Get Your Sales Team On Track for 2010</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=20</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=20</guid><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>What message will you deliver to your sales team to get them ready for success in the new year? Listen to this show to learn the foundation word for 2010.</description></item><item><title>Think Twice Before Hiring Your Competitor's Sales People</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=19</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=19</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>While hiring sales people from the competition is tempting,there could be a major flaw in your new hire. Listen to this show and find out what may be missing. </description></item><item><title>Sales Manager or Sales Leader - Is There A Difference</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=18</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=18</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>Are all sales managers also sales leaders? Are all sales leaders managers? Are these synonyms? Can you be one without the other? Listen to this show and find out.</description></item><item><title>Does Your Quarterly Business Review (QBR) Provide Value for Your Clients?</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=17</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=17</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>Business reviews provide a great opportunity to demonstrate value to your clients. Are you leveraging this face-time opportunity? Listen to this show and find out.</description></item><item><title>The Most Arrogant Sales Expression</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=16</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=16</guid><pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>There is an expression that is commonplace among sales organizations, but it sends the wrong message to the team.</description></item><item><title>Revenue Is Not A Sales Metric</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=15</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=15</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>Identifying the right sales measures and metrics are key to driving sales performance. However, revenue doesn't tell you the whole story. Sales managers can't affect revenue, they can affect the metrics that lead to it.</description></item><item><title>Two Words GUARANTEED to Help Your Sales Team Sell More</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=14</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=14</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>There are two words that are guaranteed to knock your sales team's quota out of the park.</description></item><item><title>Why Your Sales People Can't Get Referrals</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=13</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=13</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>A little change in how your sales people ask for referrals can dramatically improve their success.</description></item><item><title>Never Promote Your Top Rep to Sales Manager</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=12</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=12</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>Before making a sales rep into a sales manager, there are some key considerations.After all, it's not really a promotion. Is it?</description></item><item><title>The Key to Developing the Right Sales Compensation Plan</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=11</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=11</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>Sales compensation plans double as a job description for your sales team. Use the equilateral triangle method to ensure the plan drives the right behaviors.</description></item><item><title>Develop A Social Media Policy To Guide Your Sales Team</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=10</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=10</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>Provide your sales team with guidance and structure so they successfully leverage social media tools to extend your marketing dollar.</description></item><item><title>Handling the Blind RFP</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=9</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>Is a blind RFP an opportunity or a lead? Listen to this show and find out.</description></item><item><title>The Power of One Word</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=8</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=8</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>A subtle change in the approach your sales people take can dramatically improve their results.</description></item><item><title>3 Key Words to Effective Sales On-boarding</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=7</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>To establish a solid foundation for your new hire sales person, a program is needed to help them succeed.These three words give you focus for your on-boarding program.</description></item><item><title>Get Rid of Your Customers Now!</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=6</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>If you have customers, trouble lies ahead...</description></item><item><title>Developing The Profile Of Your Ideal Sales Person</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=5</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=5</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>Hiring the right sales people starts with the development of your ideal sales person profile.</description></item><item><title>Never Let Your Sales People Cold Call!</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=4</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=4</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>The practice of cold calling as we know it is dead...at least it should be.</description></item><item><title>Dealing With A Sales Rep Who Needs Help, But Doesn't Want It</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=3</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=3</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>As a manager, it's your responsibility to help your sales people succeed, but what do you do when a struggling rep rebuffs your efforts?</description></item><item><title>There Are No Great Sales People!</title><link>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=2</link><guid>http://www.salesarchitects.net/salesdet.php?aid=2</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00</pubDate><author>Info@salesarchitects.net</author><description>Learn how to hire the right sales people.</description></item></channel></rss>