Category: Sales Teams

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Building Sales Leadership When You’re the Only Closer

I hear this ALL THE TIME from Fabricators across the country: “Nobody can sell this ...

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Connecting Your ERP to Sales: The Missing Link

NOBODY—and I mean NOBODY—wants to double-enter stuff in the computer. It’s a nightmare. And your ...

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The Secret to Sales Team Turnover is ‘Turn-Key’

I’m pretty lucky—I get close with my fabricator clients across the country. Real close. I ...

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Learn From Blockbuster: Curate Your Counters, Don’t Confuse

I’m dating myself here, but I have a fond memory from the 90s. “It’s Friday ...

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The Micromanagement Mistake That’s Killing Your Sales

Recently I’ve talked to several Fabricators who read my article “Your Best Customers Are On ...

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Still Think a 65- Close Rate Is Impossible- Let’s Get Sciency

In our last Onyx Edge, we talked about achieving a 65% close rate—and let’s be ...

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How Slower Sales 2X’d Kitchen Sales

I love studying what I call Bright Spots—sales reps who significantly excel. These high performers ...

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Full Voicemails, Ignored Emails… Time for Plan B with Prospects

You know what I’m terrible at? Finding the ketchup. Seconds, minutes… probably hours of my ...

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Am I Here for Marble or to Get Murdered? Why Your Digital Leads Are Ghosting You.

Do Me a Favor: Look Out Your Office Window. What do you see? Probably one ...
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The Hidden Talent Pool for Stone Sales You Probably Haven’t Considered

Struggling to find skilled salespeople for your stone fabrication business? Discover why real estate agents—seasoned ...

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