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May 31, 2019

6 Traits the Salesperson of Tomorrow Needs Today

Massive shifts are taking place in how we work and how we sell and the business that thrives today will adjust to these now. The customer of tomorrow, the…

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May 22, 2019

Business Planning Series

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May 21, 2019

commonsku sessions: Reflections on the 4-City Tour to Double the Size of the Industry

It was a tiny idea that grew into a colossal vision: What if we created a sales conference that focused on doubling the size of the industry? Each year,…

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Apr 23, 2019

If Your Customer Were Honest, Here’s What She’d Say

What if your buyer could tell you how she really feels? What if she dropped the niceties and pulled no punches? What if she informed you about what you…

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Apr 19, 2019

5 Critical Changes the Customer of Tomorrow Demands Today

Massive shifts are taking place in how we work and how we sell and the business that thrives today will adjust to these now. The customer of tomorrow, the…

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Apr 12, 2019

Customer Growth Journey with KG Specialties: More Cowbell

This post has been updated to reflect the merger of KG Specialties and Premiere Press on August 31, 2023. This union empowers KG Specialties with expanded…

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Mar 29, 2019

Alex Rodriguez: Do You Want Him At-Bat or Serving Popcorn? (Building a Salesforce Part 5)

Imagine this: You are the coach of the New York Yankees. It’s a playoff game and the score is tied. You’re at the bottom of the ninth with two outs. Your…

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Mar 15, 2019

This is What Happens When Your Sales and Marketing Strategy are Synched (Building a Salesforce, Part 4)

If you suck at marketing your own brand, why would a client trust you with theirs?Clients today have sophisticated tastes. They know what effective…

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Mar 12, 2019

skucon Stories: Steve Rone with SnugZ USA (A skucon 2019 Video)

A new series introduced at skucon this year were 10-minute segments called “skucon stories.” Outlandish, bizarre, risky, and hilarious, skucon stories are…