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    cts will give you immense credit for that.

    If it is not the salesperson's responsibility, it can still be an effective strategy to take ownership of the problem anyw

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    Actually, this appears to be two separate issues, but they do go hand in hand. Because one will truly create the other. In our society today there is a growing tendency to sidestep personal responsibility. What can come next will often destroy a salesperson's credibility in the eyes of their prospect.

    No one likes to be blamed for a problem. This is especially true if the problem is not of one's own creation. If a problem develops during a sales opportunity, as is often the case, it's either the salesperson's responsibility or it isn't. If it is, the most productive and least damaging course of action is to accept responsibility and work to correct the situation. Prospects will give you immense credit for that.

    If it is not the salesperson's responsibility, it can still be an effective strategy to take ownership of the problem anywa

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    sidestep personal responsibility. What can come next will often destroy a salesperson's credibility in the eyes of their prospect.

    No one likes to be blamed for a problem. This is especially true if the problem is not of one's own creation. If a problem develops during a sales opportunity, as is often the case, it's either the salesperson's responsibility or it isn't. If it is, the most productive and least damaging course of action is to accept responsibility and work to correct the situation. Prospects will give you immense credit for that.

    If it is not the salesperson's responsibility, it can still be an effective strategy to take ownership of the problem anyw

    Why The Best Marketing Tactics May Have Failed You Up Until Now….
    Ever wonder why some marketing tactics work for some businesses but not others? Maybe you heard about a business that paints their company website’s URL on the top of their delivery trucks and increased sales by 25%, yet when you try
    roblem. This is especially true if the problem is not of one's own creation. If a problem develops during a sales opportunity, as is often the case, it's either the salesperson's responsibility or it isn't. If it is, the most productive and least damaging course of action is to accept responsibility and work to correct the situation. Prospects will give you immense credit for that.

    If it is not the salesperson's responsibility, it can still be an effective strategy to take ownership of the problem anyw

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    erson's responsibility or it isn't. If it is, the most productive and least damaging course of action is to accept responsibility and work to correct the situation. Prospects will give you immense credit for that.

    If it is not the salesperson's responsibility, it can still be an effective strategy to take ownership of the problem anyw

    Using Your Whine Factor
    Brian's work was exceptional. Still, as his boss, I rarely offered him additional responsibilities, never thought of promoting him or selecting him for a critic
    cts will give you immense credit for that.

    If it is not the salesperson's responsibility, it can still be an effective strategy to take ownership of the problem anyway and work to find a solution. Again salespeople who are willing to do so will earn extra respect and trust.

    The 'trap' is to immediately try to find someone else to blame. I've witnessed many times where salespeople try to shift blame to other salespeople, support staff or their managers. I can assure you that this strategy will cost considerable credibility in the eyes of most prospects. Furthermore, finding a scapegoat within the business may very well succeed in devaluating your entire organization in the eyes of the prospect, resulting in loss of trust.

    In the same vein, it goes without saying that making negative or rude remarks about one's competitors is a

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