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If you’ve been in sales for any amount of time, you understand that no two customers are alike. Whether you're in B2B sales or outside sales, success depends on having a versatile set of sales techniques.  Understanding and mastering various selling strategies can help you close more deals, retain clients, and thrive in any sales environment.  In this guide, I'll explore some of the best tried-and-true sales tactics and sales tips to sharpen your skills and make you a better salesperson.

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…

Overseeing and managing a sales territory can be quite a lot of work, requiring a careful balance of organization, strategy, and adaptability. With so many customers and reps involved in any given territory, maintaining strong organizational practices becomes paramount. One tool that can help you massively with this is sales mapping software. Sales mapping software allows you to visualize and analyze your customer data on a map, create fair and balanced territories that maximize performance, and optimize your sales routes. One study from the Harvard Business Review showed that by optimizing your sales territory you can increase your sales by…