Why Do We Keep Accepting Failure in B2B Technology Sales?

Why Do We Keep Accepting Failure in B2B Technology Sales?

Why Do We Keep Accepting Failure in B2B Technology Sales? The statistics are sobering and can actually be downright depressing. Well regarded industry analysts keep sharing their research findings on the current state of B2B technology sales…and we’re failing. Badly....
When Will We Grow Up in Technology Sales?

When Will We Grow Up in Technology Sales?

I had a breakfast meeting with a prominent Venture Capitalist this morning. Our topic of conversation was the state of technology sales. More specifically, how grossly inefficient the technology sales paradigm really is. And unfortunately, it’s only getting...
My Worst Day in Sales

My Worst Day in Sales

I remember it vividly, as if it were just yesterday. It was my worst day in sales. I had been selling software for 5-6 years at that point in my career. Still had a ton to learn and lots of room to grow as a sales professional. But I was feeling pretty good about...
What is the Most Challenging Sale?

What is the Most Challenging Sale?

What is the most challenging sale you have ever made? What made it so hard? What lessons did you learn from the experience? As a lifelong enterprise sales professional (25+ years and counting), I’d submit that the hardest sale is always the first sale.  Landing...