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What are you thinking? Here are a few of my thoughts!

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WHAT’S THE REAL CHALLENGE WITH CRM? CRM adoption rates would triple if salespeople viewed it as something that could help them make a sale. If you have CRM software for your sales and service people, and you have a 72% adoption rate, that means 28% of your sales team, and/or your service team, did NOT adopt it, and most likely hate it.

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Help! My main contact left, and I’m panicked!

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Add them to your CRM notes. Print your CRM history and present it to the new person so they can see your relationship and your value. All of a sudden, CRM diligence can have an impact.). Copyright 2007-2013 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. ” Begin to plan and act from there. Who’s the boss?

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The biggest thing sales leaders overlook: SALES!

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I’m an outside salesman who spends countless hours filling in itineraries, CRM notes, and reports. You’re using CRM as an accountability tool, rather than a sales tool. Copyright 2007-2013 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. It describes my situation to a tee. Very frustrating. Thanks for any advice you can give me. (You

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Salespeople have questions. Jeffrey has answers.

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Jeffrey, You are pretty critical of CRM systems. How do you suggest someone shows the value of CRM to the sales users? Mike, Make the CRM applicable to the sales cycle, not just what they did on Tuesday. Copyright 2007-2013 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Best regards, Jeffrey. Consider leaving a comment!

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3 Ways to Improve Your Business Bedside Manner

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CRM pioneer Mike Muhney, the co-creator of ACT! Copyright 2007-2013 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Nothing communicates care and concern more than a genuine customer satisfaction survey, even as simple as asking, “Is there anything else I can do for you?”. About the Author. Consider leaving a comment! All rights reserved.

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4 Fundamentals of Creating Successful Customer Relationships

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CRM pioneer Mike Muhney, the co-creator of ACT! Copyright 2007-2013 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Whether your goal is to grow an existing customer base or to increase the satisfaction of current customers, success comes from focusing on the fundamentals of customer relationships. About the Author. Consider leaving a comment!

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The 7 Deadly Sins of Relationship Management

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CRM pioneer Mike Muhney, the co-creator of ACT! Copyright 2007-2013 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Who ever thought that simply being nice could in fact be the very thing that completely sets you apart and distinct from everyone else, and helps pave your road to success? About the Author. Consider leaving a comment!