Mike Brooks

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How to Hire Successful Sales Reps

14th May 2012
Copyright (c) 2012 Mr. Inside Sales Many business owners and sales managers ask me if I have a proven system or a way to identify and hire top sales reps. They have tried everything, they tell me. They check references, review similar work experiences,... Read >

Five Ways to Get a Commitment on the First Call

14th February 2012
Copyright (c) 2012 Mr. Inside Sales What kind of a commitment do you get from your prospect at the end of your prospecting call? If you're like most sales reps, the answer is, ah, none. Or, it's an undefined, "Well, I'll follow up with you next week…" ... Read >

Two Questions to Close a Sale

13th January 2012
Copyright (c) 2011 Mr. Inside Sales I was having breakfast with a client last Friday, Spike Count of the Baxa Company, in Denver right before a training program I was delivering, and we were talking about the importance of asking questions and listenin... Read >

The Gratitude List

05th January 2012
Copyright (c) 2011 Mr. Inside Sales Years ago I was taught a tool that helps me whenever business or life isn't going my way. While this is a seemingly simple tool, you shouldn't underestimate the power in it. You can use it anywhere and at anytime, an... Read >

Four Keys to a Great 4th Quarter

30th December 2011
Copyright (c) 2011 Mr. Inside Sales Happy Fall everyone! Next week is the first week of October and the official start of the 4th quarter. I always know the end of the year is coming because that's when my phone rings off the hook with companies wantin... Read >

Secret to Success? Focus on What You Want - Not What You Don't Want!

12th December 2011
Copyright (c) 2011 Mr. Inside Sales Want to know a little secret? One of the most powerful techniques you can use to ensure your immediate and continued success is to stay focused on what you want - and all aspects of that - and not to give in to worry... Read >

3 Rules for Successful Up Sells

09th December 2011
Copyright (c) 2011 Mr. Inside Sales If your product or service allows you the chance to up sell your customer at the point of sale (and seriously, what product or service doesn't??), then you instantly double and even triple your income if you know how... Read >

The Secret to BEING Happy and Successful

29th November 2011
Copyright (c) 2011 Mr. Inside Sales Years ago I discovered a secret that has enabled me to create so much happiness and success, and the amazing thing about this secret is that it's the exact opposite of what I had always been taught. You see, I was al... Read >

Fear Pushes, Vision Pulls

23rd November 2011
Copyright (c) 2011 Mr. Inside Sales This saying really resonated with me the first time I heard it. At that time I was selling over the phone, and I knew all about being driven by fear. I was afraid that if I didn't make quota I would be fired. I was a... Read >

Summer Sales Slow? Five Things to do NOW!

23rd November 2011
Copyright (c) 2011 Mr. Inside Sales I don't know about you, but two days before July the 4th business slowed down and then after the holiday, it seemed to stop! We do have business, of course - very much like you - but the pace of business, the new lea... Read >

The 3 Keys to Successful Sales Management

18th May 2011
Copyright (c) 2011 Mr. Inside Sales If you are a business owner or sales manager responsible for getting your team of sales reps to make their numbers or achieve sales quotas, then I feel your pain. If you're like many of the sales managers and owners ... Read >

The One Email Guaranteed to Get You a Response!

09th May 2011
Copyright (c) 2011 Mr. Inside Sales Ever had a client or prospect never get back to you? Because you're in sales, then I know it's happened to you (or is happening with several of your clients or prospects right now!). If you ever find yourself ... Read >

4 Ways to Get Out of a Sales Slump!

09th May 2011
Copyright (c) 2011 Mr. Inside Sales Let's face it - every now and then sales don't seem to be going our way and we can begin to get into fear about making our numbers, making our mortgage, taking that vacation, etc. While we may not be able to control ... Read >

How to Beat Your Competition

04th May 2011
Copyright (c) 2011 Mr. Inside Sales Many sales reps send me emails asking the same thing, "How can I sell against my competition and win the deal?" They tell me it gets more and more difficult as there is always someone who has a similar product for le... Read >

3 Keys to Reaching Your Financial Goal in 2011

21st February 2011
Copyright (c) 2011 Mr. Inside Sales I don't know you, but for me this week between Christmas and New Years Eve is the week that I solidify my goals for the New Year. As always, I balance my goals and so set them in all areas to maximize my growth as a ... Read >
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