In this paper, we estimate a differentiated products demand model to ask three questions regarding the introduction of e-commerce. First, we ask whether the online distribution channel has increased total sales, or only diverted sales from traditional channels. We find that there is some market...

"For decades, sales managers, coaches, and authors talked about closing as the most essential, most difficult phase of selling. They invented pushy tricks for the final ask, from the "take delivery" close to the "now or never" close. But these tactics often alienated customers, leading to fads...

"In the Age of the Customer, sales effectiveness depends mightily on the buyer experience. Despite the wealth of research documenting the need for creating value in every step of the buyer’s journey, sellers continue to struggle with how to create that value and connect meaningfully with...