The Sales and Business Development newsletter that is targeted at Ambitious Business Owners who sell high value services and who want to drive Sales Growth. I share EVERYTHING you require to LEARN buyer behaviours, ATTRACT more clients and GROW your business in less than 4 minutes per week. Current subscribers gain ideas and insights to save time and implement practical tips to grow their business. Why not join them?
Your Best Year Starts With a Plan
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Hello Reader, Happy New Year! I hope you’ve had the chance to rest, reflect, and maybe even think about what you’d really like 2026 to look like. Not just in sales results, but in how you feel about the work you’re doing. At this time of year, lots of people set goals or resolutions. Fewer people create a clear plan to achieve them. And in sales, that’s where the difference lies. A strong year isn’t built on motivation alone — it’s built on clarity and consistency. Knowing:
A target without a plan is just a wish. A plan gives you momentum. Over the last few years, I’ve spent a lot of time helping sales professionals and business owners step back, reflect, and put structure around what they’re trying to achieve, not just more activity, but better outcomes. That’s exactly why I’ve created a range of practical courses designed to help you plan, focus, and execute more effectively this year. If you’d like some support in shaping your year ahead, you can take a look at one of the most popular options here:
No heavy sales approach. No pressure. No rush. Just tools, frameworks, and guidance you can use immediately if this is the year you want to be more intentional with your selling. And if you don't want an in depth course then maybe this simple Sales Plan checklist will help. So here’s my suggestion for today: Before the inbox fills up and the calendar takes over, take a moment to decide what this year deserves from you — and what support might help you get there. I wish you a healthy, happy, and successful year ahead, and I look forward to being part of it with you. Best wishes and remember, Eat or be Eaten James How would you rate this edition? 🤏🏻 So-So |
James White
The Sales and Business Development newsletter that is targeted at Ambitious Business Owners who sell high value services and who want to drive Sales Growth. I share EVERYTHING you require to LEARN buyer behaviours, ATTRACT more clients and GROW your business in less than 4 minutes per week. Current subscribers gain ideas and insights to save time and implement practical tips to grow their business. Why not join them?
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