My Sales Reps’ Dream Job is My Nightmare!

July 2, 2010

Three steps for making the dream come true for you.

The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) recently notified me that they wanted to publish an article I created from the “My Sales Reps Stink” blog post. After patting myself on the back, I started thinking about some more specific sales team advice that I’ve given clients since that original post. Today we’re just going to focus on the sales rep or reps, rather than any other business factors. Read the rest of this entry »


You Call That Service?

March 22, 2010

5 tips for improving customer service quality

I just finished up an interesting engagement, helping a professional services firm evaluate and optimize their sales and marketing activities. Dealing with their existing advertising and marketing partners was quite an eye-opening experience. I don’t use absolutes that often (I’m in marketing after all), but overall this was the absolute worst customer service I’ve ever experienced. At this point, let’s call these companies “vendors” because they are order-takers at best. Read the rest of this entry »