Jeff Borovitz

In the world of sales, generating leads and building a strong business pipeline are essential for success. One powerful method that can significantly increase your sales performance and help your career is harnessing the power of referrals. The first step to getting referrals is to identify the right individuals who you can have referral discussions with. These could be clients, friends, or influential people in your network. The goal is to choose five individuals who you can envision having a meaningful conversation about referrals and write them down.

To overcome the summer sales slump and take advantage of the slower market this brings you should consider using these strategies:

Use LinkedIn for referral opportunities

Apply the ‘Monkey's Paw’ Method

Participate in sales contests

Be ready to close the file

Set clear personal goals

Set clear next steps in the sales process

Summer can be challenging for businesses as employees going on vacation can cause slower sales and reduced productivity. However, with proper planning and strategies, it is possible to transform this period into a time of opportunity and success. Here are three pieces of advice to help you stay productive this summer.

As summer approaches, most people look forward to relaxing on the beach and going on vacation. However, for salespeople, it can bring a drop in income because of the myth of the Eleventh Commandment. Many salespeople, whether they realize it or not, act as if there is an Eleventh Commandment that reads “Thou Shalt Not Expect Anything Significant to Happen urine the Summer, In as much as Thy Clients and Prospects Are Likely On Vacation, Preparing for Vacation, or Returning From Vacation. Fortunately, this so-called “Eleventh Commandment doesn’t exist, here are some types to avoid seeing an income drop in these “slow months”.

In the fast-paced world of technology sales, time is of the essence. The longer a sales cycle drags on, the higher the risk of losing to the ultimate competitor: the status quo. Long sales cycles can lead companies to stick with their current solutions, even when innovative technologies can offer substantial benefits. To avoid this pitfall and successfully close sales, it’s important to identify and fix the mistakes that can unnecessarily prolong the sales cycle and cost you millions.

Achieving a successful work-life balance often hinges on flexibility offered in the workplace. Recent research has found a shift in employers' approach over the past seven years, with many granting employees greater flexibility in their schedules and work locations.

Achieving your goals requires effective time management and prioritization. Start by setting SMARTER goals that are specific, measurable, actionable, realistic, time-bound, evaluated, and reviewed. This will allow you to track progress as you continue to make strides toward them.

Setting clear boundaries is critical to maintaining a healthy work-life balance and preventing burnout. Once you leave the office, make a conscious effort to detach from work-related thoughts and responsibilities. Avoid checking emails or thinking about upcoming projects during your personal time. Consider using separate devices, applications, browsers, and accounts for work and personal use, allowing you to disconnect from work when you clock out.

Finding the perfect work-life balance is a common goal for almost everybody, but it's important to acknowledge that achieving this is unrealistic. Instead, focus on adopting a realistic approach to balance. Understand that some days may require more time at work, while others may allow for more personal time. True balance is achieved over time, not necessarily within each day.

In today's ever changing business landscape staying ahead of the curve is important. This is no less true with AI which is revolutionizing the sales world. The capabilities of AI-powered tools are transforming how sales teams operate by automating crucial tasks, streamlining processes, and enabling sales representatives to free up bandwidth and be more productive. Find out what AI can do for you from automating lead generation to customer support.