Books by Tom Hopkins

Explains to readers what the profession of selling is really about and how to succeed beyond their imagination.

Tough Times can be brought on by any number of factors: a down economy, Mother Nature, shifts in customers' needs, national tragedy--the list goes on and on. These types of changes can be extremely disruptive, even paralyzing, when we're not prepared for them. While many see no other option than to "e;sit tight"e; and "e;ride things out"e; when crisis strikes, true career professionals in selling understand that the only way to deal with adversity is to meet it head-on. That's why a positive attitude and a proactive approach to problem-solving are two of the most essential ingredients for success in selling--and why those who embrace them not only to survive but thrive, even in the most difficult of circumstances. Now, in his latest book, SELLING IN TOUGH TIMES, world-renowned selling expert Tom Hopkins puts his real-world , in-the-trenches experience to work and shares his plan to reverse the momentum of tough times--and even capitalize on them. With exercises to help you discover previously overlooked opportunities and eliminate waste, along with out-of-the-box methods for recruiting new customers and key tips on how to solidify your existing business, Hopkins gives you powerful ways to spur sales now and for years to come. Learn how to: Mine your client list to generate new leads Keep--and reward--your current customers so that they're loyal for life. Reduce the sales resistance that plagues tough times with tactics that overcome consumers' fears. Woo clients from your competition with 12 new strategies specially tailored for tough times.Cycles will come and go, but the principles of great selling and those who live by them stand firm. Find out how you can achieve your maximum selling potential, whatever the business climate, in SELLING IN TOUGH TIMES today.

The author of How To Master the Art of Selling and The Official Guide to Success now offers a comprehensive guide to mastering the sales game. Includes straight talk on why one should--or should not--go into a sales career, managing time, dealing with stress, and more. "A serious sales manual".--Zig Ziglar, from the Foreword.

The Smart StartUp presents fundamental strategies for beating the odds when starting a business.

Unthinkable shows you why most companies get innovation wrong.

Verkaufen ist Kampf, verkaufen ist Kunst und gemeinhin wird es unterschätzt. Ein guter Verkäufer braucht Strategie, Leidenschaft und das richtige Handwerkszeug. Die Leidenschaft müssen Sie schon selbst aufbringen, aber Strategie und Handwerkszeug finden Sie in »Erfolgreich Verkaufen für Dummies«. Tom Hopkins ist als Verkäufer zum Multimillionär geworden und lüftet für Sie nun die Geheimnisse seines Erfolgs. Er erklärt Ihnen, wie Sie Termine setzen, sich richtig präsentieren, was Sie über Ihr Produkt wissen müssen, wie Sie Bedenken zerstreuen und zu guter Letzt den Abschluss tätigen. Ist das alles? Noch lange nicht, er verrät Ihnen auch, warum Sie nicht zu viel über Ihr Produkt verraten sollten ...

Your guide to the most up-to-date selling strategies andtechniques No matter your skill level, this new edition of Selling ForDummies helps you lay the foundation for sales success with thelatest information on how to research your prospects, break downthe steps of the sales process, follow up with customers, and somuch more.

From two of the world's leading authories on sales' techniques comes an instant classic on how to persuade resistant clients and customers.

Prospecting - finding and qualifying prospective clients - is the first step in the selling proposition. It can also be the most daunting. The first big hurdle is knowing where to look for opportunities and recognizing them when they present themselves.