WIIFM is arguably the second most important acronym for successful sales and marketing programs. Way too many people are still unfamiliar with this old friend. Continue reading
Category: Customer-Centric Thinking
Using “WHY?” to Captivate Your Prospects
In just 90 seconds, Dave helps you shift your sales messages from “what-ness” to “why-ness.” See for yourself the difference this can make with prospects.Continue reading
What’s the “Incyte Strategies” Approach?
Dave shares his approach to developing a “why-centric” marketing strategy and messaging platform for clients. And why it works with hi-tech, lo-tech, and even no-techContinue reading
Selling IMPACT, Not Process
All too often, businesses focus their marketing efforts on explaining what they do and how good they are at it. Dave explains why this approachContinue reading
Stop It! Marketing Automation Does NOT Create Better Response!
It’s driving me crazy! It seems everywhere I turn, I read yet another survey or article touting how Marketing Automation has raised response, boosted conversions,Continue reading
5 Buckets of Motivation
When I started my career in direct response a bajillion years ago, we said that all the reasons people buy could be lumped into oneContinue reading
Answer These “5 Why’s” to Create More Powerful Messaging
Effective sales and marketing rests upon understanding your prospect’s situation and what he/she needs to know before they can trust you and accept that you’veContinue reading
What Stanley Kubrick Taught Me About Sales
When I was younger, I was a serious science fiction fan. At the risk of dating myself, Star Wars was still new, okay? I hadContinue reading
B2B Social Media Strategy Fundamentals
One of the popular business fears today is, “if you’re not engaged in Social Media, you’re not selling.” Worse yet, you’re falling behind. In thatContinue reading
6 Questions Marketers Should Ask Their Sales Team
In my last post, I discussed why Marketers need to regularly ride with their Sales Team to call on prospects and clients. Essentially, there isContinue reading