Dr. Denis Cauvier Interview

Dr. Denis Cauvier Interview

Following is an excerpt from a larger article on Dr. Denis Cauvier.  I asked Denis to guest blog today and he sent me some... Read More
7 Important Things When Selling to Executives

7 Important Things When Selling to Executives

When we’re dealing with senior level decision makers we need to assess what their core driving motivators are and then customize our pitch to... Read More
Board Bootcamp – Big Impact for Your Small Business

Board Bootcamp – Big Impact for Your Small Business

On Monday I will be on a panel for the Vancouver Board of Trade speaking on “Big Impact for Your Small Business.”  It will... Read More
Ethics in Selling – Sales Blog Entry

Ethics in Selling – Sales Blog Entry

This is a four part series on ethics in selling, made up from various notes and thoughts that I am compiling into a training... Read More
In a Rut or Plateau in Sales?

In a Rut or Plateau in Sales?

I thought I’d share this quote with my readers.  I’m sure very soon I will be doing a podcast on this topic. Fred Shadian... Read More
Shane Gibson featured on Top Sales Experts .com

Shane Gibson featured on Top Sales Experts .com

Jonathan Farrington of Top Sales Experts .com recently invited me to join his network of 50 top sales speakers and authors from around the... Read More
Shane Gibson on Sales Performance – Globe and Mail.com

Shane Gibson on Sales Performance – Globe and Mail.com

I was invited to host a discussion on sales performance on GlobeandMail.com (Canada’s leading National newspaper). Following is an excerpt of the program: How... Read More
Can you close too big?  Downtown Partners Closes their doors

Can you close too big? Downtown Partners Closes their doors

Globeandmail.com’s small business section recently noted that Downtown Partners a leading Canadian advertising agency closed their doors for good after losing their biggest client:... Read More
Waterboarding Your Sales Team

Waterboarding Your Sales Team

First off my blog and podcast site is usually relegated to positive stories of empowerment, connecting with clients and staff at a deep human... Read More
Sales Podcast and Blog Entry – Sales Proposals – Steve Woodruff

Sales Podcast and Blog Entry – Sales Proposals – Steve Woodruff

Steve Woodruff of the Impactiviti Blog on Pharmaceutical sales, marketing, and management writes a great tongue-in-cheek blog entry on how not to write a... Read More
Sales Blog and Podcast Entry – Frequency in Selling Video

Sales Blog and Podcast Entry – Frequency in Selling Video

The Power of Frequency in Selling – Video This video was shot in 2007.  It’s a clip of an anecdotal story that Shane Gibson... Read More
Sales Blog Entry on Free Leadership Self Assessments

Sales Blog Entry on Free Leadership Self Assessments

I have put together a series of self assessments on coaching and leadership which are provided free (not-for-profit use and distribution only.) Here are... Read More