Top salespeople quickly qualify prospects in tough times

Although less-experienced salespeople may spend slow times trying to generate as many leads as possible, the top producers are usually working more productively by focusing on disqualifying prospects. Before even starting the selling process, they ask the tough qualifying questions and quickly move on if the prospect doesn't seem likely to pan out.

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This story published in NAW SmartBrief on 11/17/2008





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