From the course: Sales Strategies and Approaches in a New World of Selling

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Networking and collaboration

Networking and collaboration

- Expanding and maximizing our business networks along with improving how we collaborate better within our organizations have been on our to-do list since we were first hired. And each year we say, "Yes, this will be the year I'll devote some real effort to it." No more excuses, because in this new sales environment, the winners will be those who possess a vibrant and expanding network of connections and are a part of a collaborative team to support their efforts. Networking is a term that often solicits a grimace or a groan. For years we've associated with reaching out to people if we were looking for a job or when we're at a conference wearing a little name tag that says, "Hi, I'm Dean". And then on the agenda there's something called networking break. That's the wrong approach. And the best salespeople use networking to become influencers. Here are a few ways you can enhance your networking skills. Reach out to…

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