In an age when computers are ubiquitous, it is easy to want to automate the selling of expert services. Software can have its place, but nothing replaces human contact. If you see someone you feel you can help,

When selling services to large organizations, there is never a single decision-maker. Individuals buy, but they exist within a buying ecosystem. Ann Kieffaber explains how understanding the sea in which your prospects swim is critical to engaging with ...

Leadership is not just Braveheart-come-follow-me. It’s also a healthy dose of listening to those one wants to lead.

Tom McMakin believes that selling expert services is different than selling a product. I'm convinced he's right. Marketers of products are generally able to rely on what Doug Hall calls "kitchen logic" to tie features to benefits.

The biggest challenge Dave Bayless sees in his own and others’ professional services practices is the tendency to be “intentionally vague.”

John Nord refers to the process of selling across an organization as "farming." It's a term that connotes stewardship and sustainability.

Matt Ulrich tracks professional services business development like it's baseball. “The game is pretty simple. You’re at bat and the trick is to round the bases. Think of BD baseball as a series of bases you are trying to cross.”

Expertise is better demonstrated than described. Likewise, trust is earned, not demanded. In this podcast episode, Jacob Parks explains how to use peer forums to demonstrate expertise and cultivate trust among current and prospective professional servi...