How is Melissa Whitaker International Different?

At Melissa Whitaker International (MWI), we are asked on a regular basis “How are we  different?”  “There are A LOT of Sales & Management Training Companies out there, so why should I do business with you?  Here at MWI we have a very different approach:

  • We believe in authentic selling.  Developing sales teams to be conversational, trust-worthy and show their strengths.  We don’t believe in “old school selling.”

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Maximize Your Talent: Hire the Right People

8 Key Interview Questions for You

Asking the right questions is a crucial part of the selling process.  It is just as crucial in the hiring process.

How many times have you hired a new person only to realize after a couple weeks that he/she is not what you had hoped?  Interview questions should have the same layered approach as when you speak to customers.  It is your job to uncover the details.  You want your team to succeed.

So many managers like to fill their team with “mini-me” versions of themselves only because they are drawn to them on a personal level during the interview.  Be aware of this tendency and think about how a true team needs a variety of skill levels.  Analyze what your current team has to offer and think about their weaknesses – then begin to interview the prospects.  Your goal is to have a top performing team.

Before the Interview: Interview Yourself

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