Why Most Sellers Lose the Negotiation Before It Starts
Negotiation is not about cutting price. It is about making the pie bigger. This article shows why most sellers lose negotiations early, how top performers create leverage through differentiated value, and what leaders must inspect to stop end-of-cycle discounting.
Visualize Congratulates Alaska Communications, Ironclad, Phenom , and Quest Software on 2026 Stevie® Awards for Sales Excellence
Visualize recognizes Alaska Communications, Ironclad, Phenom, and Quest Software for their achievements at the 2025 Stevie® Awards for Sales and Customer Service. These honors reflect strong leadership, disciplined execution, and a commitment to value-based selling. Each organization demonstrates what’s possible when sales teams align around customer outcomes and measurable impact.
Clock Speed: The Hidden Skill Behind Every Great CRO
Great CROs are not defined by raw intelligence. They are defined by clock speed, the ability to recognize what they know, what they do not know, and where they need support. This article breaks down why clock speed drives executive success and how rising stars can build the foundation required for revenue leadership.
Fix the First Touch: Why More Leads Will Not Save a Leaky Funnel
Most teams think they need more leads. What they actually need is better early conversion. This piece shows how to pinpoint where deals wash out, diagnose the first leaking handoff, and improve the first touch with practical steps that create recall, relevance, and response. More pipeline starts with better beginnings.
Lessons From Training 45,000 Sales Professionals
After training 45,000 sales professionals, one pattern stands out. Top performers lean in hardest. They embrace ValueSelling, practice consistently, and seek every advantage. This article breaks down what distinguishes A players, why most sellers fail to prepare, and how the best managers coach the skill, not just the deal.
Why Emotional Intelligence Beats Hard Selling Skills in Enterprise Sales
In enterprise sales, emotional intelligence (EQ) matters more than hard selling skills. Research shows 90% of top performers score high in EQ, and the best win rates happen when reps listen more than...





