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Crack the Case System: Complete Case Interview Prep
David Ohrvall - 2005
David Ohrvall's step-by-step approach combines practical instruction on structuring, analytics and communication, as well as insider tips and insights gained from training thousands of candidates. CTCS includes over 150 bonus videos on mbacase.com, 42 practice cases, homework and drills. About the author: David Ohrvall is the global expert on the topic of case interviews. A dynamic and sought-after speaker, he trains several thousand MBAs and undergraduates each year at premiere business schools around the world, including Wharton, Stanford, Harvard Business School, Chicago Booth, Duke's Fuqua School of Business, INSEAD, Oxford and Cambridge. David also has an extensive private coaching practice that has helped launch hundreds of candidates into consulting, venture capital, and a variety of industries. David is a former management consultant (Bain & Company), and a graduate of the Wharton School (MBA & undergrad). Learn more about David at www.mbacase.com.
Negotiate to Win!: Talking Your Way to What You Want
Patrick Collins - 2009
Patrick Collins, an internationally recognized expert on the subject, offers an original, comprehensive guide to maximizing negotiation skills, whether in a one-on-one encounter or a larger, more formal negotiating session.Collins explains what negotiation is and isn’t (“negotiation is not confrontation”) and discusses ways to overcome the fear of negotiation, strategies for gaining the upper hand by manipulating the environment, and tactics tailored to negotiation type. What he offers is much more than just a guide to “magic words” or a collection of case studies; Collins provides a hard-working handbook on assessing situations and pinpointing the appropriate techniques for any given circumstance. There’s great real-life advice, including details on how to negotiate at restaurants and hotels. The tips are often surprisingly, almost shockingly simple and logical—such as the suggestion to get in line behind a belligerent customer to boost your own chances for success. Readers will come away with a set of “guerrilla negotiating” tactics, and a better understanding of:• when to continue talking and when to walk away• how to identify words that sabotage your best efforts• how to identify cultural customs that will smooth the process• how to bluff for maximum effectivenessEach chapter concludes with “key thoughts” that summarize the main lessons in the preceding pages.Viewing negotiation as both science and art, Collins will help executives, managers, and almost anyone master the skills to have the upper hand in any situation.
Call Center Management on Fast Forward: Succeeding in Today's Dynamic Customer Contact Environment
Brad Cleveland - 1997
It covers every aspect of call center management - service level, forecasting, scheduling, resource calculations, metrics, quality, budgeting, reporting, strategy and key enabling technologies - in a format that is well-organized and easy to understand. The updated and expanded edition contains important new information, including: Trends in customer expectations; Best practices in performance reports and objectives; How to create an effective customer access strategy appropriate for today's environment; How to manage multichannel contacts with quality; New technologies, and how they're changing customer contact services; Improving the call center's strategic impact and ROI; New case studies and examples from Wells Fargo, Starbucks, Aetna and many others.
The End of Advertising as We Know It
Sergio Zyman - 2002
He uses real-world examples to illustrate how modern advertising overemphasizes art and entertainment and neglects the most important rule of advertising-sell the product. With a keen eye and a no-holds-barred approach, Zyman discusses how advertising died, what killed it, and how to revive it. He addresses the most critical issues affecting any organization's sales and marketing departments, using his time-tested, unorthodox, and sometimes even counterintuitive principles in order to translate key strategies into positive business results. For marketing managers, advertisers, and CEOs, this book offers groundbreaking advice from one of the legends of modern marketing, as well as the knowledge, insights, tools, and direction to transform advertising strategies from hoping to planning, from art to science, from guessing to knowing, and from random success to planned success.
How To Prospect, Sell and Build Your Network Marketing Business With Stories
Tom Schreiter - 2014
a story. Facts are boring. Everyone represents a company with great facts. Our prospects have heard that all before. But with a story, everything changes. The prospect becomes involved in the story, and instantly
sees what you see
. And isn't that what you want? So forget the flip chart, the presentation book, the website, the PowerPoint, and the video. These are great tools
after
your prospect has made the mental decision to do business with you. Instead, use stories to get that "Yes" decision. Then you can do your regular boring, fact-filled presentation, but use this presentation as your new distributor's first training session. The difference is monumental. Instead of detailed explanation (facts) about what stories do inside your prospects' heads, I focused this book on the actual stories I use, word-for-word. You will love these stories, you will use them often, and you will definitely
enjoy the increased success
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HBR's 10 Must Reads on Sales (with bonus interview of Andris Zoltners) (HBR's 10 Must Reads)
Harvard Business Review - 2017
We’ve combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you understand how to create the conditions for sales success.This book will inspire you to:
Understand your customer’s buying center
Integrate your sales and marketing operations
Assess your business cycle and its impact on your sales force
Transition away from solution sales
Leverage the power of micromarkets
Introduce tiebreaker selling and consensus selling
Motivate your sales force properly
This collection of articles includes “Major Sales: Who Really Does the Buying,” by Thomas V. Bonoma; “Ending the War Between Sales and Marketing,” by Philip Kotler, Neil Rackham, and Suj Krishnaswamy; “Match Your Sales Force Structure to Your Business Life Cycle,” by Andris A. Zoltners, Prabhakant Sinha, and Sally E. Lorimer; “The End of Solution Sales,” by Brent Adamson, Matthew Dixon, and Nicholas Toman; “Selling into Micromarkets,” by Manish Goyal, Maryanne Q. Hancock, and Homayoun Hatami; “Dismantling the Sales Machine,” by Brent Adamson, Matthew Dixon, and Nicholas Toman; “Tiebreaker Selling,” by James C. Anderson, James A. Narus, and Marc Wouters; “Making the Consensus Sale,” by Karl Schmidt, Brent Adamson, and Anna Bird; “The Right Way to Use Compensation,” by Mark Roberge; “How to Really Motivate Salespeople,” by Doug J. Chung; and “Getting Beyond ‘Show Me the Money,’” an interview with Andris Zoltners by Daniel McGinn.
The SaaS Sales Method: Sales As a Science (Sales Blueprints Book 1)
Jacco van der Kooij - 2018
In this first book of the Sales Blueprints series, Jacco Van Der Kooij and Fernando Pizarro break down the science of sales into its basic elements. Unlike any book before it, The SaaS Sales Method exposes the math the underpins each stage in revenue production, from marketing, to sales, to customer success, and infers how revenue leaders should structure their processes, organizations, and training in each. By linking all three functions, The SaaS Sales Method provides a framework for the modern revenue leader to understand and improve their entire system, shifting from what the authors call a superstar culture to a science culture in the process. While subsequent books in the series go into depth on the specifics of each revenue function and the skills needed to succeed in each, The SaaS Sales Method is the glue that holds the entire approach together.
Introduction to Business Management
B.J. ErasmusJ. Marx - 2013
South Africa's leading introductory business management textbook continues to introduce students from undergraduate and diploma courses, as well as MBA courses, to the dynamics of the organisational environment.
Hyper Sales Growth: Street-Proven Systems & Processes. How to Grow Quickly & Profitably.
Jack Daly - 2014
His energy is matched only by his genius and understanding about what makesthe best sales organizations. It's not commission strategies, it's not about glossy sales materials; it is about people. Jack understands better than most that if you look out for your people and insist that they look out for your customers, the result is unprecedented growth (and a lot of very happy and inspired employees and customers)." -Simon Sinek, Optimist and Author of Leaders Eat Last and Start With Why "Winning teams result from strong cultures and leadership driven systems and processes. In the world of sales, as detailed in Hyper Sales Growth, Jack Daly knows how to lead and win." -Pat Williams, Co-Founder, Orlando Magic, Author of Vince Lombardi on Leadership "If you want to play the piano, you hire a teacher. If you want to run a fast marathon, you hire a coach. Jack Daly is the best Professional Sales Coach in America. He teaches you what you need to know, how to remember it, and how to practice it every single day. This book will change your life as a leader and a salesperson, and you will thank Jack Daly every day you make a new sale." -Willy Walker, Chairman and CEO, Walker & Dunlop "It's finally here!! The book all the million fans (that's literal) of Jack Daly have been wanting - a book that shares the same time-tested sales management techniques that work to drive growth he's been teaching in his powerful and packed workshops. It's all about getting the sales management piece right; this is the book that shows you the way." -Verne Harnish, CEO of Gazelles Author of Mastering the Rockefeller Habits and The Greatest Business Decisions of All Time "If you want to get predictable revenue and profitable growth, Jack Daly is your source for the state of the art in sales. Read this book, buy it for your team, follow his advice and you'll be unstoppable." -Christine Comaford, Executive Coach & Presidential Advisor NY Times Best Selling Author of SmartTribes: How Teams Become Brilliant Together "Jack Daly is a rare gem in the business world. I have seen him transform several companies, by growing revenue, by upgrading corporate cultures, and by growing employees' capacity to produce results. His vast knowledge and experience gives him a perspective unmatched by anyone I've experienced. This book is a must read if you are interested in taking your company to the next level in the most direct way possible." -Rick Sapio, CEO of Mutual Capital Alliance, Inc
B4B: How Technology and Big Data Are Reinventing the Customer-Supplier Relationship
J.B. Wood - 2013
As it spreads, so do complexity and opportunity. There are clear signs that the traditional B2B business model designed 125 years ago as a simple “make, sell, ship” approach for early manufacturing companies is no longer capable of delivering the full potential of high-tech and near-tech solutions. B4B seeks to frame what is possible in an age where suppliers are connected to their customers in real time. The traditional world of B2B was designed to sell things to customers, whereas the new B4B model will be about delivering outcomes for customers. It’s a whole new ballgame. Using powerful models and specific examples, B4B envisions a next-generation tech industry where suppliers play an active, ongoing role in helping business customers achieve unparalleled value from their technology investments.
Prince2 Study Guide
David Hinde - 2012
Everything you need to be fully prepared to take the PRINCE2Foundation and Practitioner examAs an internationally recognized certification which focuses onthe Foundation and Practitioner levels along with being recommendedby the Project Management Institute, the PRINCE2 accreditationgives a bolster to any resume.The author, David Hinde, has trained hundreds of individualsfrom many different backgrounds to prepare for the PRINCE2 exams.The book provides explanations of all parts of the PRINCE2approach, lots of practical examples, and a whole range of mockexamination questions to test your knowledge.Explains all the PRINCE2 themes, processes, principles, rolesand management products for the very latest version of PRINCE2(PRINCE2 2009 Edition)Features full coverage of all Foundation and Practitioner levelexam objectivesPresents real-world scenarios, showing how the method isused in business and the public sectorIncludes challenging review questions and electronic flashcardsto sharpen your knowledgeCovers tips and techniques for tackling the PRINCE2accreditation examinations and shows you how and where to take theexamsIncorporates over 300 sample Foundation-level and over 100sample Practitioner-level questions, with answers and fullexplanationsContains a glossary of all PRINCE2 terminology and a quickreference to all the PRINCE2 management productsGives a web link to a set of on-line tools with more bonusexamsPRINCE2 Study Guide covers all the necessary topics youneed to know in order to confidently take the PRINCE2 Foundationand Practitioner exams.
Successful Project Management (with Microsoft Project CD-ROM)
Jack Gido - 2008
Communication is also emphasized, with a focus on how to document and communicate project developments, both within and outside of the team. In-depth coverage of planning, scheduling and cost management is also provided. The authors' goal is to provide many cases that are fun and elicit interesting debates, and this edition includes new end-of-chapter cases. In addition, all new up-to-date Real World Project Management vignettes are included at the beginning and within each chapter, giving you a taste of how project management is practically applied in the workplace. Key points of each chapter are highlighted in Critical Success Factor boxes, providing an overview of the main ideas covered within the chapter. End-of-chapter materials contain questions and Internet exercises that allow you to apply the concepts covered in the chapter. Sprinkled throughout each chapter are boxed questions designed to test your comprehension of key concepts. A trial version of Microsoft Office Project 2007 is included for student use on class projects.
Donald Trump: 50 Life and Business Lessons from Donald Trump
George Ilian - 2015
It is not a text book nor a full lenght biography, but more of a cheat sheet for reading on the bus or in the bathroom, so that you can pick out the most significant points without having to carry around a bag of weighty tomes. You can read it all in one sitting, or look up specific case studies as and when you are looking for inspiration or direction. The 50 lessons outlined here are drawn from interviews Trump has given, from the numerous blogs and books written about him, and, most importantly, from the successes and failures on his road to becoming one of the most significant business people of out time and maybe even a president one day, who knows. Additionally You Get 2 Bonus Ebooks - 69 Ways to Make Money From Home - Bitcoins Beginner’s Guide
Silent Sales Machine 9.0: Your Comprehensive Proven Guide to Multiple Streams of Online Income
Jim Cockrum - 2015
Your purchase includes full audio (as ready by the author with bonus commentary & content) as well as Jim's top selling email marketing course which normally sells for $97! As one of the most read Internet business success authors of all time, Jim is committed to keeping his flagship book up to date and always full of the most cutting edge ideas. Multiple online business strategies are documented as the author advises everyone from "newbies" to seasoned professionals on what DOES and DOESN'T work in the world on online business and Internet marketing RIGHT NOW. The reader will learn to establish multiple automated income streams using proven, creative concepts with numerous examples of successful application given throughout the book. Topics covered include; Selling on Amazon.com, creative uses of eBay, finding and growing a loyal audience online, social marketing, automating your online efforts, effective email marketing and multiple real life success stories from his ever growing audience of creative and successful online entrepreneurs. BONUS: Buyers get full free access to Jim's $97 email marketing course (see chapter 3 for the link!) BONUS 2: Full audio of the book as read by the author!
Conversational Marketing: How to Grow Leads, Shorten Sales Cycles, and Improve Your Customers' Experience with Real-Time Conversations
David Cancel - 2019
Traditional sales and marketing methods have failed to keep pace with the way modern, internet-savvy consumers purchase goods and services. Modern messaging apps, which allow for real-time conversations and instant feedback, have transformed the way we interact in our personal and professional lives, yet most businesses still rely on 20th century technology to communicate with 21st century customers. Online forms, email inquiries, and follow-up sales calls don't provide the immediacy that modern consumers expect. Conversational marketing and sales are part of a new methodology that's centered around having real-time, one-on-one conversations with customers via chatbots and messaging, enabling powerful lead generation and optimal sales conversion. In this book, conversational marketing pioneer David Cancel shares his knowledge and experience to give marketers and sales professionals the innovative tools and proven techniques they need to carve out success in an increasingly dynamic business environment.Effective customer communication is crucial to any business, particularly in sales and marketing. By allowing your business to communicate with customers in real time--when it's most convenient for them--conversational marketing improves the customer experience, generates more leads, and helps you convert more leads into customers.Merge inbound and outbound tactics into a more productive dialogIntegrate conversational marketing techniques into your existing sales and marketing workflowGenerate higher-quality leads and shorten sales cyclesImprove the customer experience with real-time communicationFace-to-face meetings, phone calls, and email exchanges remain important to customer relations, but adding a layer of immediate, individual conversation drives the customer experience--and sales--sky-high. With a multi-layered approach that combines traditional methods and cutting-edge technologies, Conversational Marketing and Sales can help you maximize your business's performance and potential for years to come.