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Your Prospects Don't Care About You But They Love to Talk About Themselves

Your Prospects Don’t Care About You … But They Love to Talk About Themselves.

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Prospects and individuals, in general, are self-centered and really only care about themselves. Given the opportunity, they are happy to discuss every detail of their world, situation and challenges. Listening …

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If You Sense It or Feel It, Say It Tactfully.

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During a conversation with a prospect, if you sense something is incorrect or feel you are being misled or denied information … trust your feelings. First, identify and understand what …

If You Sense It or Feel It, Say It Tactfully. Read More »

Erik Eastman

The Problem a Prospect Brings You Is Almost Never a Technical Problem.

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By nature, technical professionals are driven to solve problems. So, it’s not surprising that many Business Development Professionals focus their efforts on uncovering technical problems. Technical problems are, however, typically …

The Problem a Prospect Brings You Is Almost Never a Technical Problem. Read More »

Work on the Right Side of the Problem.

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Often, when we encounter problems in the role of Business Development, it’s because we’re working on the symptoms of the problem, rather than the real problem. Getting to the root, …

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In Business Development, Stay Professionally Involved But Emotionally Detached.

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Along with your purpose in Business Development, your ability to stay emotionally detached in interactions with prospects and clients is a critical component to your success. Emotion impacts both ends …

In Business Development, Stay Professionally Involved But Emotionally Detached. Read More »

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There Are No Customers Who Do Not Buy, but Simply Prospects Who Fail to Qualify.

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Many people in sales and Business Development believe the reason a prospect didn’t buy is that they lacked sufficient information, enough justification or adequate incentives convincing them to buy. This …

There Are No Customers Who Do Not Buy, but Simply Prospects Who Fail to Qualify. Read More »

Don't Look Too Good or Talk Too Wise

Don’t Look Too Good or Talk Too Wise.

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In his poem “If”, Rudyard Kipling shares examples on how to relate to others and exhibit grace, class and humility. People are comfortable with and instinctively trust those individuals who …

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Credibility, Confidence and Courage = Success in BD

The 3 Cs (Credibility, Confidence and Courage) = Success in Business Development

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Credibility, confidence and courage are three interwoven factors essential for Business Development success. These key elements make us powerful, efficient and effective in the role. Any one of these attributes …

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Only Decision Makers Can Discuss Money.

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This insight has implications for both the Business Development Professional as well as the prospect. If you are not a decision maker you will have a hard time bringing up …

Only Decision Makers Can Discuss Money. Read More »

Do You See No As The End Or The Beginning?

Do You See “No” As the End or the Beginning?

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One of the defining characteristics between amateurs and Business Development Professionals is their early pursuit of “no.” Business Development professionals have moved beyond fearing rejection and understand that getting a …

Do You See “No” As the End or the Beginning? Read More »

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