"The Navigator" News Blog
If You Haven’t Already Updated, It’s Time.
Boy, has our world changed, am I right? Thirty days ago, we were rocking and rolling along with not a care in the world. Now, unless you live in a select few states, you’re basically on … Continue reading If You Haven’t Already Updated, It’s Time.
Buy American? Sounds Great! Can We?
I know this one will be a bit controversial. That’s okay; I’m no stranger to controversy. I’ve seen a lot of comments on Facebook, Twitter, and on LinkedIn saying, “When this is over, we all need … Continue reading Buy American? Sounds Great! Can We?
How To Work “Normally” During Covid-19
Well, here we are in Covid-19 for what I will call “shutdown week two.” I know this goes out all over the world, but I’ll update on my situation, and then I have some thoughts about … Continue reading How To Work “Normally” During Covid-19
What I Won’t Be Offering During COVID-19
I don’t need to tell you, right now, that we are undergoing a huge upheaval in our society. I obviously don’t know where you live or what measures are being taken during the COVID-19 crisis, but … Continue reading What I Won’t Be Offering During COVID-19
Here’s a Tip: Love the Activity, Not the Result!
How to Succeed at Sales I saw the following post on a Facebook sales group, and quite frankly was shocked by what I read: “If you waste another’s salespersons day and you don’t buy from them, … Continue reading Here’s a Tip: Love the Activity, Not the Result!
Buy Today, Dang It!
Growing up, in Topeka, Kansas, there was a furniture store called “Crazy Bob’s Discount Furniture”. Every decent-sized city had one of these. You’d see the TV commercials with Crazy Bob telling you about how the prices … Continue reading Buy Today, Dang It!
What’s Your Career Level?
When I was recruiting, and even now as I work with clients on hiring salespeople, I see salespeople referring to their “career level” and getting it wrong. Mostly, it’s salespeople who call themselves “Senior Salespeople” but … Continue reading What’s Your Career Level?
Are You Focused On Your Competitors Or Your Customers?
I had an interesting conversation last week. I was talking to a prospective client and toward the end of the conversation, he said, “You should know that I’m talking to one of your competitors, too. Would … Continue reading Are You Focused On Your Competitors Or Your Customers?
“My Customers Won’t Give Me That Kind of Time!”
In my training, my writing, and my speaking, I promote and advocate a very comprehensive level of questioning of your customers. One pushback I always get is – “Come on, Troy, my customers are far too … Continue reading “My Customers Won’t Give Me That Kind of Time!”
Your Messaging and Lewis Black
Lewis Black is one of my favorite comedians. Not only are his routines hilarious, I love his “angry guy” delivery. It’s good catharsis and good laughs at the same time. Now, Lewis isn’t known for giving … Continue reading Your Messaging and Lewis Black
