by Carson Heady – March 2015 Those moments prior to dialing, pulling that door or entering the board room are like stepping in the batter’s box or breaking the huddle. You formulated a semblance of a strategy, thought (or over-thought!) and now you have to execute the play. But what if I whiff? What if the pass is intercepted?…Continue Reading Getting in the game: Removing and replacing the fear of rejection
by Bryce Killingsworth – May 2014 Collegiate ticket sales departments continue to expand. Some hired into these new sales positions have training in professional selling, while others may have worked their ways through college internships into the first open position that suits their aptitudes and attitudes. So, whether we are trained to sell or are…Continue Reading Selling Collegiate Sports: Happy Customers = Sales
by Sean Ream – May 2013 Handling Objections How often do you hear the proud statement from a sales representative, “I just had a great conversation, they are definitely going to buy.” A natural response from the manager usually is, “What are his/her concerns?” And then comes the answer you don’t want to hear. “They…Continue Reading Sales Training: How to Handle Objections