The 21 excuses for not closing a deal

Viewed in SaaStr Sales is hard SaaStr founder James Lemkin writes, and of course he is right. Even the most seasoned and competent sales executives and professionals often encounter many forces in the larger business environment, or even in their own company’s respective disadvantages, against competitors. Ultimately, for instance, a sales professional who closes all… More

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In negotiations, givers are smarter than takers

Viewed in The New York Times. Many books and articles have been written about deal-making and what does and does not work for those involved in trying to get opposing parties to agree to terms that are mutually agreeable and beneficial to both parties in negotiations.  Perhaps the most iconic book on the subject, The… More

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