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I have found the book perfect for these economic times. The book will
show you how, to take more from the market than the market is prepared
to give you buy out strategizing, out managing, and outselling your
competitors.

Rather than writing about rehashed sales and sales management
methodologies, the author, Dirk Beveridge went to the heart of the
issue of sales performance and productivity, by researching – what is
it that separates those businesses who consistently outperform their
competitors. And what he found is gold.

The research led to defined best practices that are spelled out in
this book that form a roadmap for you and your organization. A
roadmap for significant top and bottom line sales results.

But more than a listing of best practices, you will hear the stories
of execution, stories of performance and success, providing a unique
insight that you’ll immediately relate to your business.

Now, there are no quick-fix-promises as part of what you’ll find in
this book, but you will want your entire management team to immerse
themselves in the provided wisdom and implementation tools. Then as a
team, together you can use the implementation roadmaps provided to
guide you in:

* Institutionalizing a differentiating sales process
* Developing and nurturing a high performance sales culture where
the team is committed to your vision
* Guide you in implementing a training and development program to
foster continuous skill development – even from your veterans.
* And… this book will show you how, to take more from the market
than the market is prepared to give you buy out strategizing, out
managing, and outselling your competitors.

Click here to read the 31 key-take-aways you will gain by reading this book and
to order your copies of Driving Distributor Sales Beyond for you and
your management team.

About The Author: Dirk Beveridge

Dirk Beveridge is president and chief executive officer of 4th
Generation Systems, a sales, marketing, and leadership development
firm that helps distributors and manufacturers become more competitive
and provider deeper value to customers. Dirk is an experienced
business executive who has helped strengthen the sales and marketing
strategies of leading firms, such as Time Warner, IBM, Andersen
Windows, Avaya and Berlin Packaging.

For more than 20 years, he has worked with over 3,000 firms as a
leadership consultant, trainer and speaker.

In addition to leading 4th Generation Systems, Dirk is one of the
nation’s most requested and highest-rated business speakers. He
provides timely, pertinent information to organizations on the topics
of customer focus, sales motivation, and market leadership. He is a
passionate, energetic and entertaining presenter and has been featured
on international speaking tours addressing groups on six continents.

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According to Marketing Daily, an online site, Google recently partnered with Unity Marketing to poll extremely well-heeled shoppers, between the ages of 24 and 64. They found some key differences between the ultra-affluent (earning at least $250,000 annually per household, or $125,000 individually, with a net worth of at least $1 million) and those who earn at least $1 million per year.

The most interests were:

  • 94%–say they have made a luxury purchase online in the last six months. Further 56% of the millionaires prefer to shop at a retailers website. It is interesting to see the stores then still spending so much to create a great in-store experience. Millionaires are also more likely to use department store Web sites and luxury brand Web sites than affluents.
  • Just over 90% of millionaires say they always or often read other customers’ reviews online, for example, compared with 68% of affluent shoppers. And online advertising had an impact on 93% of millionaires’ clothing purchases, compared to 62% of the affluents.

The bottomline here is that the important thing to know is where your customers are shopping. With the growing economic decline price will be the most important consideration. Keep this in mind as you decide on your marketing strategies.

For more information visit Marketing Daily.

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New LinkedIn Polling Tool is Great!

January 14, 2009

LinkedIn just recently started offering the opportunity to poll literally millions of people on important issues. Check out my first creation at LinkedIn.

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Eye on Networlding: Social Networking Success Spotlight

January 13, 2009

Many of you know Jeffrey Gitomer and his book called Jeffrey Gitomer’s Little Teal Book of Trust. Well, Gittomer is great at showcasing others who are strong examples of what he believes in so in his recent newsletter, he showcased Scott Ginsberg, otherwise known now as “The Nametag Guy.” Now for those of you who [...]

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Complimentary LinkedIn Webinar on Wed., Jan. 21st at 11:00 A.M.

January 11, 2009

Join me for my upcoming webinar on LinkedIn for all those of you who still just don’t get how to maximize this great tool for growing new business opportunities and careers. For more information go to http://linkedintrainingwebinars.blogspot.com/.

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Free Offer – Better Networking

December 20, 2008

Are you discouraged about the state of the economy? Are you looking for something that will be a support to you during these times? Are you tired of trying things that either don’t work or don’t work well for the money and time you expended? I may not have the “Perfect Solution” for you, but [...]

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Unique Networking Leaders

November 16, 2008

Below is a list that was compiled by one of the expert networkers listed below. If you know of someone who should be on this list please email me at melissa@networlding.com. I will be happy to take a look at the person’s background and credentials and showcase them as warranted. In Malcolm Gladwell’s new book [...]

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Social Media: Is it Time?

March 22, 2008
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