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Being Uncomfortable is GOOD
Often I am told, "Doing that would make me feel uncomfortable.” OK, I understand, but it’s time to break out of your comfort zone! I am...
Frank Costantino, former Managing Partner


Put Yourself in the Best Possible Position
The question I get asked more than any other is “How can I put myself in the best possible position for…?” Sales professional trying to...
Mary Ann McLaughlin, Managing Partner


Do You Stand In the Corner and Not Talk?
Imagine attending a networking event where: you can find more than 80% of the professionals you'd want to see nearly everyone felt that...
Mary Ann McLaughlin, Managing Partner


How to Transform from an Optional Culture
I was recently participating in a training session designed to help transform the way sales organizations approach the business of client ac
Joel Schaffer, Principal


Listen! How Many Times Do I Need to Repeat This?
I listened to a podcast the other day and the entire time I was thinking how interesting and relevant it was to me and my life. I committed
Mary Ann McLaughlin, Managing Partner


An Open Letter to My Sales Leadership
Beyond holding myself accountable for top-notch results, I thought I would share with you some ways that you can help me be the best I can b
Mike Jacoutot, Founder and Managing Partner


Winning is Winning
Do you ever wonder why business leaders continue to invite successful collegiate and professional coaches to speak to their employees at the
Mike Jacoutot, Founder and Managing Partner


The Middle Ain't Such a Bad Place
Well, when it comes to running a sales-focused organization we suggest you think differently about the middle. This is exactly where succes
Mary Ann McLaughlin, Managing Partner


Why companies make a big mistake in not training their sales force
“What if I train them and they leave?” a CEO may ask.
“What if you don’t and they stay?” is always my counter. “You have an untrained pers
Mike Jacoutot, Founder and Managing Partner


Excuses, Excuses, Excuses
“People fail in direct proportion to their willingness to accept socially accepted excuses for failure.” So, how do ensure socially accepte
Mike Jacoutot, Founder and Managing Partner


The One Thing We Should Stop Stealing in 2017
With the new year upon us, there is one discipline that you should adopt and stick with above all else if you truly want to be successful. I
By Mike Jacoutot, Managing Partner


6 Things Successful People are Obsessive About
Consider your role model(s); those that are the definition of “successful” in your mind. You may believe that they have natural abilities (
Mary Ann McLaughlin, Managing Partner


A Millennial's Perspective on Sales
How to Attract the Next Generation of Sales People to Grow Your Business As a young professional in the printing and distribution...
Sarah Scudder, Chief Growth Officer


Grit. How to Get it.
It’s a shame that the Olympics are only held every two years, because every day the games are broadcast, there is a story and a lesson...
Mary Ann McLaughlin, Managing Partner


Time to be a Challenger
Several weeks ago, while on “Spring Break” at the beach, I had the good fortune of having my daughter hand me the book The Challenger...
Mike Jacoutot, Founder & Managing Partner


How to Compensate my Salesforce
One of the most critical plans in any organization and a very common question we receive is... “How should I craft a compensation plan...
Mary Ann McLaughlin, Managing Partner


Are you an "A" Player?
It is amazing how many times people use the term “A” Players. Everyone wants to hire them and everyone wants them on their team. But...
Mike Jacoutot, Founder & Managing Partner


7 Skills that Great Sales People have Mastered
My career has given me a unique 360° view of a sales person. Before becoming the leader of strategic sales organizations, I spent over...
Mary Ann McLaughlin, Managing Partner


When Your Price Really is Too High
When I get asked by sales professionals all around the county how they can overcome the “Your Price is Too High” objection, my response...
Mary Ann McLaughlin, Managing Partner


How I would Train my Sales Force
“How do you think I should train my sales force, Mike?” Great question I received from a CEO at a conference we presented at last week. ...
Mike Jacoutot, Founder & Managing Partner
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