Comments on: Sales Blog Readers Beware!

By: Dave Stein

Dave Stein — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:18:25 +0000

Thanks, Lee. It’s a big problem.

By: Lee Novak

Lee Novak — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:23:46 +0000

Dave -

As an experienced Sales Management Executive i too worry about all the expert advice that is out there today and as someone who also dispenses advise and counsel to individuals, i need to always be responsible and honest in how I deliver it. Thank you, Dave for your insight. Powerful stuff! Wishing you continued growth and success!

Lee Novak

By: Dave Stein

Dave Stein — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:41:05 +0000

Hi Katen,

You’re in a difficult situation. I’ll send you an email with some sources to consider. You might also look on the right side of this blog under “Other Experts.”

By: Katen Phelps

Katen Phelps — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:55:00 +0000

Great article, I agree. But here’s my question: I am one of the newbies you describe: hungry for information and lost. I was laid off in March and have since started a consulting business, but I have no sales experience and am not sure where to turn for advice. I’ve read some books (but they seem to be from previous selling eras and don’t really resonate). I’ve started subscribing to some blogs that seem to include useful information, but I can see myself slipping into the “if I could just find the right idea, I’d be golden!” mindset.

So, where would you suggest the newbie salesperson (out on her own with no sales manager to go to for advice) go for advice?

What books or blogs do you think deserve my attention right now?

By: Dave Stein

Dave Stein — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:55:37 +0000

Regarding the social media dialog, Maureen… Smart move scaling back.

By: Maureen Blandford

Maureen Blandford — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:46:01 +0000

Bravo. Leadership must understand that “Sales as a function” needs the equivalent of shiatsu massage v. a pat on the back.

I’ve actually scaled back my participation in the social media dialogue, mostly because it’s apparent to me that it’s all self-talk amongst specialists.

There is a better way, but it takes time and effort from all the key players.

By: admin

admin — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:02:47 +0000

Thanks, Chuck. My readers should know that Chuck is a principal at a highly-respected software and technology evaluation site, http://www.TechnologyEvaluation.com.

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By: chuck luffer

chuck luffer — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:13:13 +0000

Dave great writting.
At one time I was subscribingto 11 blogs all focused on Lead gen and sales . As of late I am now only subscribing to your blog as I know from personal expereince the power of Dave Stein and the wisdom that comes from your bredth of deep expereince.
The others are nothing more than “tesers” leading no where but self serving services for offer.
I am sick and tired of the bastardization of blogs that surface low to no expereince pseudo sales persons .
Dave the reason so many people listen and revere you wisdom is we all know you are the success you are beacause you have done it all.
Thanks for the Dave Stein BLOG it means a lot

By: admin

admin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:00:20 +0000

Hi Brice,

What I didn’t mention in the post is that SMT and SAMA are industry associations, not commercial enterprises. The USEF is a not-for-profit foundation. These associations aren’t advertisers of ours and we don’t get paid for our work with these associations.