How to Create Opportunities Where They Don’t Exist

How to Create Opportunities Where They Don’t Exist

How to Create Opportunities Where They Don’t ExistAmy Lemire CSP
Published on: 15/08/2026

One of the mistakes we make in sales is to wait for opportunities to come to us. One of the biggest lessons I learned early in my direct sales career is that waiting for a call or RFP is setting myself up for failure. Read how to succeed here.

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Negotiating Without Giving Away Your Power

Negotiating Without Giving Away Your Power

Negotiating Without Giving Away Your PowerAmy Lemire CSP
Published on: 08/08/2026

Sometimes negotiation can be a part of sales that we fear. In this article, you can educate yourself on 5 tips to ensure your negotiations go smoothly and create a win-win for both you and your customer.

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Success vs. Stuck: 5 Ways to Break Through and Accelerate Momentum

Success vs. Stuck: 5 Ways to Break Through and Accelerate Momentum

Success vs. Stuck: 5 Ways to Break Through and Accelerate MomentumAmy Lemire CSP
Published on: 25/07/2026

If you've been in sales or business development for any length of time, you've probably experienced what I call being stuck. I know I have. When I look back on the times I struggled the most, it wasn't because I lacked talent or opportunity.

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 The Top 3 Elements Missing from Traditional Sales Training-Part 3: Success Habits—The Missing Link Between Knowing and Doing

The Top 3 Elements Missing from Traditional Sales Training-Part 3: Success Habits—The Missing Link Between Knowing and Doing

 The Top 3 Elements Missing from Traditional Sales Training-Part 3: Success Habits—The Missing Link Between Knowing and DoingAmy Lemire CSP
Published on: 14/07/2026

Throughout my sales career, I discovered a truth that changed everything. Early on, I believed sales success came from learning the perfect presentation, objection-handling technique, or closing strategy. I realized I was missing something...

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