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Just BREAK it!

by Mike Phillips

This episode is designed after a sales training technique called… go figure, the BREAK Method. BREAK is not something you physically do, it is not physically painful and is non-labor intensive. It’s only an acronym for Bypass, Restate, Expand, Ask, Keep. Whether it is to further your sales, improve on a relationship or tweak your […]

Attempt Pain – Get Motivation

by Mike Phillips

I have to say, my two boys inspired this one.  First off, what a wacky title… here’s the thought – PAIN (actually it’s avoidance of pain) IS THE STRONGEST MOTIVATOR!  No matter the type of pain: physical, mental, emotional – it’s proven that the avoidance of perceived pain is a stronger motivator than the gain […]

100% Communication – Create Congruency

by Mike Phillips

This week I will discuss the communication model and how it breaks down, in percentages. By knowing the specific break down. This works great for sales professionals communicating with prospects and existing customers; it works well in our personal lives with friends, and more importantly our families.

Step 1. Sell you… on you.

by Mike Phillips

If you are in sales, most likely you’ve taken the time to learn all of the necessary mechanics, sales procedures, proper process, closing techniques and good follow up skills.  There is one final, or maybe not so final step… in fact in my opinion, this should be step one!  You have to be sold on […]