In our book Negotiating with Backbone, Reed Holden describes strategies and tactics designed to combat the Procurement Pricing Buzz Saw. The situation was described well in a white paper by Reed Holden Selling to Procurement: The New Normal.&…
‘Tis the season for car commercials and countdowns. I will spare you the sentimentality of the great American holiday car spots. Instead, I bring you a bit of fun to close out this holiday season. We’ve had a super year working o…
In recent years, the word value has become almost meaningless. This watered-down version of value frustrates anyone striving to improve sales effectiveness and overall business results. We know customers want value. But, what does that mean exactly?