Selling 101

Here in a short, compact and concise format is the basics of how to persuade more people more effectively, more ethically, and more often. Ziglar draws from his fundamental selling experiences and shows that while the fundamentals of selling may remain constant, sales people must continue learning, living, and looking: learning from the past without living there; living in the present by seizing each vital moment of every single day; and looking to the future with hope, optimism, and education. His tips will not only keep your clients happy and add to your income, but will also teach you ideas and principles that will, most importantly, add to the quality of your life. Content drawn from Ziglar on Selling.

Even the most competitive companies only close about 15 percent of the deals in their sales pipelines. That means that salespeople spend time with prospects who, 85 percent of the time, aren't going to buy. Wouldn't those salespeople rather spend more time pursuing prospects they knew they could close? Or spend time with their prospects where it matters most at an executive level? Readers who are ready for exceptional results for themselves and their companies need "Selling to Zebras". The Zebra way can help salespeople identify the perfect prospects for their companies--their Zebras--and develop a sales process that will help them close deals 90 percent of the time. The Zebra method of selling will: Increase close rates; Shorten sales cycles; Increase average deal size; Reduce discounting and increase margins; Make better use of scarce resources; Make customers happy, creating a stable of great references. Jeff and Chad Koser don't just offer theories and concepts. They give readers specific tools, models, and spreadsheets they can customise to make the Zebra way the best way for their companies to do business.

Learn the ins and outs of sales techniques with this comprehensive and accessible guide that is the crash course in how to sell anything. Sometimes, it seems like learning a new skill is impossible. But whether you are interested in pursuing a full-times sales career, want to make extra money with sales as a side hustle, or are just looking to turn your hobby into a business, everyone can benefit from knowing how to sell. With Sales 101 you can start selling now. This clear and comprehensive guide is perfect for those who are just starting out in the sales field. Presented with a casual and an easy-to-understand tone, it gives you the information and training you need to get started. Sales 101 teaches the basic sales philosophies and tactics that have been successful for centuries, along with newer, more up-to-date information about using the internet and social media to find leads and increase your customer base. Whether you need guidance in making a presentation or closing a deal to handling rejection or managing your time, Sales 101 shares the best advice and solutions to prepare you for a career in the sales field.

For a lot of us, selling feels icky. Our stomachs tighten at the thought of reciting features and benefits, or pressuring customers into purchasing. It's really not our fault. We weren't taught how to sell, plus we've been sold before, leaving us with a bitter taste. Here's the truth: sales does not have to feel icky for you or your customers. In fact, with the right approach, sales can be an empowering experience for all. Bob Moesta, lifelong innovator and coarchitect of the "Jobs to be Done" theory, shares his approach for flipping the lens on sales. Bob shifts the focus of sales from selling, to helping people buy and make progress in their lives-demand-side sales.  Now, in Demand-Side Sales 101, you'll learn to really see what your customers see, hear what they hear, and understand what they mean. You'll not only be a more effective and innovative salesperson-you'll want to help people make progress.

The business of selling art is a skill that needs to be learned. This book provides an easy approach to selling that will save years of frustation. With the right attitude and the information provided in this book, your sales will soon. You will learn: closing secrets, 14 power words, telephone techniques, listening techniques, how to get referrals, good setting and much more.

Praise for The Secrets of Power Selling "Finally a book that really does Keep It Simple. The Secrets of Power Selling is for anyone just starting their sales career as well as for seasoned sales professionals who are always looking to improve their skills. This is the reference guide for what it takes to have a successful sales career. With the changes happening in the workforce, our ability to sell ourselves becomes more and more important; Kelley has given us a tool to give us that edge." —Deane Parkes, CEO, Preferred Nutrition "If you’re a business professional, The Secrets of Power Selling is a must read. The most powerful aspect of this book is that it distills over 17 years of successful sales and business experience into bite-sized chunks of powerful advice that you can read in short time frames. I give it my five-star rating." —David Frey, Author, The Small Business Marketing Bible "Wow! 101 no B.S. ideas any sales person can use immediately to produce results! Each one is a gem. I wish the people who sell for me did all these." —Michael Hepworth, President, Results Exchange Inc. It’s competitive out there and there’s a lot expected of you in terms of results. But sales calls can be stressful, closing sales is not always easy, and hitting your sales targets month after month is difficult and frustrating. You don’t get much formal training and it’s impossible to find the time to improve your sales skills yourself. Besides, where would you even begin? Start with The Secrets of Power Selling! Its 101 quick tips are packed with great stories and practical advice that you can immediately put into action to help improve your sales results. Tips range from A to Z (okay, A to W!) on topics such as planning, setting goals, maintaining your health, developing your confidence, using free offers effectively, the importance of your personal appearance, and much, much more. Whether you are new to selling, an experienced veteran, a business owner or entrepreneur, or a sales manager training, supervising, and coaching a team, you will learn valuable tips that will help you increase your sales and earn more money.

“Brilliantly blend[s] all the principles of building a business with common sense [and] insightful analogies.” —Joel Comm, New York Times–bestselling author of The Fun Formula The most potentially lucrative job in the world with the lowest barrier to entry is the direct sales industry—and this first book in Vicki Fitch’s series is designed to not only reveal the how-to of the direct sales industry, but how to do it profitably without losing who you are or your priorities in the process. Vicki’s fun analogies and focused understanding of how to make money in this industry is broken down into simple steps that make it not only doable but simple to achieve success. With Direct Selling 101, gain confidence in who you are while increasing your sales, scheduling more and better customer meetings, and recruiting a team while living the life of your dreams.

Double and triple your sales--in any market. The purpose of this book is to give you a series of ideas, methods, strategies, and techniques that you can use immediately to make more sales, faster and easier than ever before. It's a promise of prosperity that sales guru Brian Tracy has seen fulfilled again and again. More sales people have become millionaires as a result of listening to and applying his ideas than from any other sales training process ever developed.