By Patrick K. Malone
Of all the competencies associated with superior sales skill, prospecting is the weakest link. Most salespeople despise prospecting. "I'm too busy," "I don't have any prospects," and "I've tried, and that doesn't work" are just a few of the excuses you hear. And nowhere is this more prevalent than in the professional services field.
Referrals are wonderful, and yet effective prospecting is still a vital part of a successful campaign to gain new business and profitably grow your practice. Becoming a master prospector can spell the difference between being merely an average firm and a dynamic, growing, and profitable firm. So what holds us back and how can we succeed more often?
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