Recent Articles From EvanCarmichael.com http://www.evancarmichael.com/ http://www.evancarmichael.com/Sales/4319/The-Art-of-Whiteboarding-a-Sale.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Sales/4319/The-Art-of-Whiteboarding-a-Sale.html When we train enterprise sales people how to use a whiteboard to have a compelling, consistent and confident interaction with customers and prospects, we often hear, “I’m terrible at whiteboarding”, or “I have awful penmanship.” At the end of our half-day or full-day whiteboard symposiums, however, participants surprise themselves when they realize they now have the confidence to go pitch their company’s whiteboard story to C-level buyers the very next day. By following some very simple best practices, an awkward and “one-way” presentation can be turned into an engaging and fully interactive dialogue. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Sales/4319/Five-Ways-to-Boost-Sales-Using-Visual-Storytelling.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Sales/4319/Five-Ways-to-Boost-Sales-Using-Visual-Storytelling.html Ever heard the term "Death by PowerPoint?" This has become a common way to describe the lack of interactivity and boredom engendered by slide presentations. You've only got one chance to stand out from the crowd, and slides aren't the answer. Here are five ways salespeople can boost performance using "visual storytelling" instead of slides. Whether using a whiteboard, a flipchart, the back of an envelope or a tablet PC via desktop sharing software, savvy salespeople are now using the visual storytelling approach to engage with prospects in a way that will set them apart from the competition.