The biggest mistake businesses make is advertising before they have become well known.

There is no prize in sales for second place. It's win or nothing. The masters know this and strive for - they fight for - that winning edge.

How friendly are your companies' first words? Just try this...start all conversations with customers using one of the following words or phrases: 'great!' 'no problem', 'you're in luck', 'that's my favorite problem'.

There's no lotion or potion that will make sales faster and easier for you - unless your potion is hard work.

Being honest when you're dealing with others is easier to do because your honesty is on the table for all to view...Being honest with yourself is more difficult because you only have to justify it in private where no one can see it.

Home Depot knows 'the more they help, the more they sell'-oh by the way, for the 'bottom liners' who disagree-it's also vice-versa.

If you want to be the best salesperson, first you must be the best person.