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Top 10 Sales Training Challenges of 2026 (and How to Overcome Them)

Top 10 Sales Training Challenges of 2026 (and How to Overcome Them)

by Michelle Richardson | Dec 2, 2025 | Sales Leader Blog, Sales Training

If you’ve ever rolled out a sales training program that didn’t quite stick, you’re not alone. I talk to sales leaders...

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What to Do If Your Sales Methodology Isn’t Working

What to Do If Your Sales Methodology Isn’t Working

by Michelle Richardson | Nov 25, 2025 | Sales Leader Blog, Sales Process, Sales Training

You invested in a sales methodology. Your team went through training. Everyone nodded along. But six months later,...

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Best Practices for Selecting Sales Candidates

Best Practices for Selecting Sales Candidates

by Michelle Richardson | Nov 20, 2025 | Sales Hiring and Retention, Sales Leader Blog

Despite our best efforts to attract, vet, and hire high-performing sales professionals, finding good candidates can...

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How to Avoid the Most Common Sales Hiring Mistake

How to Avoid the Most Common Sales Hiring Mistake

by Michelle Richardson | Nov 18, 2025 | Sales Hiring and Retention, Sales Leader Blog

It’s safe to say nearly every sales manager regrets at least one of their new hires. Resumes, interviews, and even...

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An Introduction to AI for Sales Teams

An Introduction to AI for Sales Teams

by Michelle Richardson | Nov 11, 2025 | Leadership Development, Sales Leader Blog, Sales Training

Artificial intelligence (AI)—and its subset generative AI (genAI)—are here to stay. Many organizations are...

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Selling with Value: How to Defend Your Price

Selling with Value: How to Defend Your Price

by Michelle Richardson | Nov 6, 2025 | Negotiation, Presentation Skills, Sales Leader Blog, Sales Meetings

Selling with value instead of price is the road to higher revenue and margins, stronger customer relationships, and...

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Sales Team Evaluation: How to Optimize Your Existing Team

Sales Team Evaluation: How to Optimize Your Existing Team

by Michelle Richardson | Nov 4, 2025 | Sales Assessments, Sales Leader Blog

Sales leaders face a persistent challenge: How do you maximize performance and achieve ambitious goals with the team...

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IMPACT Selling® Team Training: Helping Sellers Overcome Challenges Since 1977

IMPACT Selling® Team Training: Helping Sellers Overcome Challenges Since 1977

by Michelle Richardson | Oct 30, 2025 | IMPACT Selling®, Sales Leader Blog, Sales Process, Sales Training

Bill Brooks, the founder of The Brooks Group, discovered that, when a salesperson followed a linked sequential sales...

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How to Become a Trusted Advisor in Sales: 6 Skills

How to Become a Trusted Advisor in Sales: 6 Skills

by Michelle Richardson | Oct 23, 2025 | Prospecting Skills, Sales Leader Blog, Sales Training

Becoming a trusted advisor in sales is the foundation of long-lasting and profitable customer relationships. A trusted...

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Why IMPACT Selling® Works: Skills That Get Results

Why IMPACT Selling® Works: Skills That Get Results

by Michelle Richardson | Oct 14, 2025 | IMPACT Selling®, Sales Leader Blog, Sales Process, Sales Training

​In today’s competitive selling environment, having a consistent, repeatable sales process is critical for driving...

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