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Highly readable business books are a rare commodity. Jerry Acuff, CEO and founder of Delta Point, has written several best selling books in this vein that impart meaningful advice that will help you get ahead as a sales professional and sales manager.

Whether you are a field rep or a sales manager, these books and CDs will inspire you to new levels of success.

The Relationship Edge

The Key to Strategic Influence and Selling Success

By JERRY ACUFF with Wally Wood

“It’s often been said that successful selling depends on the relationships you have. I never really thought much about what that meant until I read The Relationship Edge: The Key to Strategic Influence and Selling Success by Jerry Acuff with Wally Wood. Building relationships because you truly like and care about others can have some far-reaching ramifications in your personal and professional life. It was tempting to go into this book with a somewhat cynical attitude. “If I pretend I have lots in common with this person, I can sell them anything!” But that’s not what we’re talking about here … If you’re serious about building your professional contacts, this is an excellent book to get you headed in the right direction for the right reasons.”

Source: Thomas Duff, Duffbert’s Random Musings, www.duffbert.com

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The Relationship Edge in Business

Connecting with Customers and Colleagues When It Counts

By JERRY ACUFF with Wally Wood

“Most organizations train their sales staff to focus on product features and benefits and neglect the crucial aspect of building long-term relationships with clients. Acuff…uses a sincere approach in his practice of forming lasting relationships with others without keeping score or expecting paybacks. This spreading of goodwill is like the sowing of seeds that will sprout to benefit both your business and personal life … A refreshing break from the winner-take-all approach to salesmanship.”

Source: David Siegfried. Booklist 100.17 (May 1, 2004): p1532(1).

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Stop Acting Like a Seller and Start Thinking Like a Buyer

Improve Sales Effectiveness by Helping Customers Buy

By JERRY ACUFF with Wally Wood

“From his first questions through to the examples and stories, the author immediately takes you to a very real place in the selling world. This easy to read, insightful and hard hitting book is so far my Book of the Year for sales people. … In his words (wish I had written these) “great salesmen inform, involve, engage and provoke thought;” “People will buy what they want not what you think they need;” “You are trying to see if your product is a fit for what they want.” Acuff blows the accepted statements about sales out the window, showing you how to really prepare for each call, to setup for success or a quick no. He leads you to understand that this is a sales conversation not ever a sales call. Prospects, when in their research/knowledge-pursuit stage do not want to be called on, trial sold or persuaded. They want information and to learn. Later, when ready, they may engage you (if you made the short list) and they will want you to have done as much homework on them as they have done on you. Gotta love this stuff!

Source: Reg Nordman, “Knights on the Road: Noble seekers in the New World of Sales,” 9/2/08.

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Jerry Acuff has recorded CDs that capture key points about topics that are relevant and meaningful to sales success. If you are interested in learning more about these CDs, please click here to request purchase & licensing information.

The Relationship Edge

The Key to Strategic Influence and Selling Success

By JERRY ACUFF

Available for a limited time as a complimentary MP3 download. Click here to access.

Stop Acting Like a Seller and Start Thinking Like a Buyer

Improve Sales Effectiveness by Helping Customers Buy

By JERRY ACUFF

Stretch Goal Setting

Achieving the Things You Want and Deserve

By JERRY ACUFF

  • …I was talented but raw until I started working with you and reading your books. Thank you for giving me success in my life.

  • The physicians seem to be more willing to share information. When I ask in the ways you’ve suggested, I’m also able to get into a deeper conversation with the doctor, even the non-committal ones.

  • Today I wanted to share with you 6 rules that if followed, greatly increase the
    likelihood that you’ll achieve your goals and make your dreams come true.

  • Since our work with Delta Point began, our sales have consistently increased despite significant competitive activity.

  • Since our work with Delta Point began, our sales have consistently increased despite significant competitive activity.

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  • Delta Point announces the formalization of their strategic partnership with Doctor Insights that offers an alternative to traditional market research to obtain physicians’ insights in a time efficient, effective and economic manner.  Click here to read the full press release.

Testimonials

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“Without hesitation one of the best one-day (expand our possibilities) training sessions I have experienced in the Pharma industry.”

–Patrick Critchdon, Regional Sales Manager, AstraZeneca

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Thinking Like a Customer

Thinking Like a Customer is a mindset, a philosophy, a selling approach. It goes beyond customer-centric selling to make a greater impact on sales.

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