Tag: Sales Tips
Resolve to stop doing these things that hurt sales
It’s never too late to better yourself. Maybe you’re sticking to your resolution, maybe you’re not. But it’s not too late to start over… or start something new! Everyone wants to know what they should DO to be successful in...
Selling is hard, so let prospects sell you instead
We all know selling can be hard, so wouldn’t it be great if we didn’t have to sell anymore? While we can’t get rid of selling completely, we can make it easier on ourselves by switching roles with our prospects....
Turn emotions into your sales compass
Like it or not, business is emotional. Even in the MSP space, where so much of the work is technical and automated, the human side of business always leads to some level of personal involvement. We care about our work,...
The three things MSP buyers are looking for that are not “low price”
At Boot Camp, I shared the research I’d compiled on what clients want from their IT provider. This research was based on examining the responses to a testimonial request e-mail we have our MSP clients send to their best clients....
Buy or die – long term prospecting
Recently, Managed Sales Pros has closed two new clients. What’s special about these engagements? Nothing, except that we’ve been pursuing both clients for around four years. The value of those clients totaled about 42,000 in MRR. A decent win, that...
Lessons from a prospect
Working in the MSP space, we’re well-acquainted with strange technical issues. Whenever we’re dealing with users, we’ll occasionally receive baffling complaints or inquiries. During one of our recent sales team meetings, John Pojeta, our VP of Business Development, told an...
Growth Hacking for MSPs: Marketing Automation
There is a glaring lack of creativity and innovation in the way MSPs market their business. This statement is not to offend those who put out a conscious effort, but more to inspire those who do not. With all the great...
6 sales mistakes MSPs consistently make
“Have you ever heard the phrase life is hard, but it’s harder when you’re stupid?” One of my favorite talk show personalities, Bill Handle, asks listeners this often. In my early days of selling, I earned the highest degree in...
Why you shouldn’t fear the word “No” when selling
The following is an example of a question that I get from MSPs FREQUENTLY: “Once I get the contact on the phone, say the CEO, he or she will usually say, ‘Yes, I got your information and passed it on...
Public speaking and selling basics for MSPs
Selling from the stage is one of the most potent revenue generation strategies that your MSP can embrace. Because many MSPs are engineering-types, there can be a great deal of reluctance in our industry to public speaking. Even for those...
