Eamonn Faherty's Posts

The world of sales, with its constant striving to reach quotas, always on call to management, and countless other demands, is a high-stress job. A certain amount of stress is good, it can keep you on your toes. But you need to learn how to combat stress and use it to your advantage. Enter mindfulness meditation. Meditation to a lot of people may seem like fluff or some new age nonsense. Or maybe you have tried it but it hasn't worked out for you. I’m here to tell you that meditation can work for everyone, and can do wonders for…

You may be thinking that putting together a sales tech stack is all about finding and selecting the best sales tools and implementing them across your sales team. While that’s certainly important, the real challenge lies in maintaining and keeping your stack up to date - something many sales teams struggle with.  Technology as we know is developing at breakneck speed and with new tools constantly coming on stream, as well as older ones continuously being updated, staying on top of these changes is essential if you are to stay competitive. I’ve taken a deep dive into the most popular…

Apple Maps used to lag so far behind Google Maps it became a running joke. For years, it was a subpar product that suffered data quality issues such as inaccurate location data, confusing directions, and even roads that didn’t exist.  That has gradually been changing over the years with a product that some would say surpasses the quality of its main competitor. With a vastly improved product now available, iPhone users are now increasingly turning to the Apple Maps route planner to plan their routes.  If you’re looking to make the switch to Apple Maps and want to get started,…

Finding a balance between motivating and micromanaging your sales team can be a challenge as a sales manager.  Overcoming this is essential to ensure your team stays on target while avoiding the pitfalls of excessive oversight that can hinder sales growth. Fortunately, you can rely on sales management software to amplify your impact and streamline operations. Every great sales manager, and their sales team, can benefit from a variety of different software that include CRM tools, communication tools, route planning tools, and much more.  I’ve researched the best sales management software on the market today, while also personally speaking to…