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Finding Leadership for Your Company
Columnist Bill Lee says, "There are two ways most owners and managers find leadership for their business: they develop it or they hire it."
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Is your company managing special order sales?
Columnist Bill Lee says, "I have done research on special orders for a good 40-plus years and the results don’t improve much."
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Where does customer loyalty come from?
Columnist Bill Lee says, "Loyalty doesn’t occur by accident; it must be earned."
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Wisdom helps salespeople improve gross margin
Columnist Bill Lee says, "Selling at a reasonably high gross margin requires dedication and commitment."
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With today’s technology, why do we need salespeople?
The main reason I believe we need salespeople is the simple fact that we need salespeople who can sell.
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The LBM salesperson’s role in collections
Columnist Bill Lee discusses the ability of a company to collect its outstanding credit balances and how that determines the long-term viability of the business.
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How to win the prospect’s favorable attention
Columnist Bill Lee says, "You don’t earn the long-term benefits of bringing in a new customer by leading with price."
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The power of consultative selling
In the world of building material sales, success is often measured not just by the sales and gross margin a salesperson can achieve, but by the relationships built with clients.
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The secrets to successful prospecting
LBM Columnist Bill Lee talks about why an effective sales strategy is key.
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You behave what you believe
LBM Columnist Rick Davis explains why if you believe your market is the toughest market, your behavior shifts.
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