The CLE of Lead Generation

I often get asked how to generate leads.  I usually begin talking to people about how they define a lead.  The typical answer is that a lead is akin to a cold call.  Unsolicited inquiries from strangers about your services or business.  I don’t agree, entirely.  Of course that can be one type of lead,…

Sales Take Time. Don’t Give Up!

I came across an interesting statistic recently.  In any sales environment (including professional services), research shows that it takes 8 ‘no’ responses from one individual before a sale is made.  Eight!  That is a lot of no’s! Here is something even more interesting.  52% of all people trying to make a sale give up after…