Mutual respect, empathy and understanding are at the foundation of great business
When examining “how things work” in the musical instrument and professional audio trade, the working relationship between vendors and dealers is top of mind. This is a critical component within the supply chain, involving both people and policy. The shared goal is to create … [Read more...]
Understanding buyer and staff psychology can improve your sales effort
Manufacturers and distributors in the Musical Instrument and Professional Audio trade have a vested interest in understanding buyer psychology. If you can connect empathetically and meet the buyer’s needs, prospects for revenue growth go up. All buyers are not alike, but they do have similar … [Read more...]
Increase conversions through Corroborative Selling Techniques
Connecting messages
The mind has an uncanny way of connecting text and images; some would say you store everything you’ve ever seen or read in the “file cabinet” of your brain. It stands to reason that during the consideration of an instrument or pro audio purchase, a consumer should be reminded … [Read more...]
Despite the absence of a buyer, actions taken here can surely influence sales results
Manufacturers and distributors in the musical instrument and pro-audio business rely upon the nation’s chain stores for a large portion of sales revenue. While there’s no direct contact here with corporate buyers, the physical presence and support is nonetheless quite valuable … [Read more...]
Multitouch, team-based management brings the best results with mega-accounts
As a musical instrument or pro audio vendor, chances are a large amount of your revenue is derived from a handful of key accounts. The consolidation of retail channels over the past two decades further amplified this concentration of business activity, making it doubly important to have a … [Read more...]
