Ultimate Sales Machine

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In Ultimate Sales Machine, Chet Holmes provides practical strategies for business owners and managers to streamline their operations and increase sales productivity. By focusing on mastering a few key strategies, the book offers step-by-step guidance on everything from time management to staff training, aiming to transform your business into a sales powerhouse.
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Ultimate Sales Machine

Holmes has been named one of the top 20 change experts in the country by "Industry Week." He helps clients blow away both the competition and their own expectations with one piece of advice: focus. The author shows the 12 key strategies organizations can use to improve business.

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Ultimate Sales Machine by Chet Holmes, now updated and expanded for modern audiences, is a timeless business guide that has helped countless organisations transform their operations and boost their profitability. This bestselling playbook provides the tools and strategies necessary to turbocharge any business, no matter the industry. The book's central premise revolves around the power of focus, presenting twelve critical areas for improvement and emphasising the importance of mastering these areas with relentless discipline.

Every year, thousands of businesses close their doors due to inefficiency and ineffective strategies. However, Holmes' classic guide offers a roadmap to creating a finely-tuned, highly profitable business without the waste. Originally published in 2007, Ultimate Sales Machine became a staple in the world of sales and management literature. Now, with this newly revised edition, Holmes' daughter, Amanda Holmes, revitalises her father's legendary insights with updated language, contemporary examples, and over fifty pages of new content tailored to today's rapidly evolving market.

Central to the book are practical tools and real-life examples that illustrate how to:

  • Teach your team to work smarter, not harder
  • Get more value from your marketing efforts while spending less
  • Perfect every sales interaction to optimise results
  • Attract and secure your dream clients

This updated edition goes even further by incorporating checklists to ensure faster returns on investment (ROIs), Core Story Frameworks to position your company at the forefront of your industry, and a bonus chapter from Chet Holmes himself, "How to Live a Rich and Full Life," designed to inspire you to reach new professional heights with the right mindset.

For CEOs, managers, and business owners aiming to elevate their organisations, Ultimate Sales Machine is an indispensable resource. By following Holmes' advice and adhering to the principles outlined in this powerful guide, you will be well-equipped to drive your company's growth and secure long-term success. Transform your business practices and lead your team to new levels of achievement with the insights provided in this essential book.

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Ultimate Sales Machine by Chet Holmes is widely praised for its effective and practical business strategies. Reviewers highlight its comprehensive approach to sales and marketing, with endorsements from notable business authors who commend its actionable advice. The book is described as a transformative guide that can significantly enhance business performance and sales success.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781591842156

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 May 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: Portfolio

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 213.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Chet Holmes worked with over sixty of the Fortune 500 companies as America's top marketing executive, trainer, strategic consultant, and motivation expert.His client list included American Express, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, Pac Bell, Estee Lauder, Thomson International, Merrill Lynch, Citibank, Xerox, among many others. Today his legacy continues with his daughter, Amanda Holmes, leading the Chet Holmes International team as Chairman of the Board at CHI.With her new innovations, she has carried on Chet's legacy for the last decade, doubling their clients across divisions for multiple years in a row.

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