BeenThere Consulting Services

08/31/2026

AI isn’t valuable because it can create more information. It’s valuable when it helps you **do something with the information you already have.**

In this week’s BeenThere Sales Weekly, Phil Whitebloom shares how he’s using his AI assistant, “Nova,” to save time, organize information, strengthen follow-up, and connect the tools he already uses to keep opportunities from slipping through the cracks.

But there’s a bigger lesson here:

**Better technology doesn’t fix a broken process. Better processes make technology valuable.**

Read this week’s blog to see how Phil is putting that idea into practice — and why consistent follow-up is ultimately part of selling, not just administration.

👉 Read the full blog: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/interview-chatgpt-how-ai-saving-me-time-3bjje

By Phil Whitebloom, Founder of BeenThere Consulting Service About a 5-minute read Leads, conversations, and customer information only have value if you act on them. When details are lost, priorities are unclear, or sales follow-up happens too late, opportunities disappear.

08/24/2026

💡 **BeenThere Sales Tip: Look Beyond the Commission**

The best salespeople know that a successful sale isn’t just about closing a deal...it’s about understanding the customer, finding the right solution, and helping them succeed.

When you focus on the customer first, trust grows. And with trust comes stronger relationships, repeat business, and long-term success.

**Sell the solution. Serve the customer. The commission will follow.**

08/10/2026

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When customers are counting on you, sales becomes about more than making the sale.

In this week’s BeenThere Sales Weekly, Phil Whitebloom shares a powerful story from his years supporting mission-critical customers, and what it taught him about trust, accountability, relationships, and purpose in sales.

The commission matters. But knowing your customer can count on you when it matters most? That’s the real reward.

☝️ Read the full blog and discover how to become the sales team your customers count on.

When Selling Becomes Mission-Critical Why a career in sales can bring responsibility, purpose, and rewards far beyond the commission. By Phil Whitebloom, Founder of BeenThere Consulting Service About a 3-minute read Become the Sales Team Customers Count On If you want customers to see your sales tea...

08/03/2026

Trust isn't built when business is easy...it’s earned when the stakes are high.

In this week's blog, Phil Whitebloom shares a true story of how years of earned trust led to a role in a high-stakes investigation, proving that credibility creates opportunities money can't buy.

Want to build the kind of trust that drives referrals, stronger client relationships, and more sales? The BeenThere Sales Concierge gives you ongoing coaching and practical guidance to help you get there.

📖 Read the blog, then take the next step toward lasting sales success by registering for the BeenThere Sales Concierge today. https://beentherecs.com/the-evidence-was-burned-the-trust-was-not/

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Trust is never automatic. It must be earned and should never be taken for granted. By Phil Whitebloom, Founder of BeenThere Consulting Service About a 3-minute read Trust Is a Business Advantage Trust is not a soft skill. It is a business advantage. To help your sales team build stronger customer re...

07/29/2026

How much business are you losing because you don't have someone challenging your sales strategy?

Every business owner faces difficult conversations, stalled opportunities, and deals that seem to go nowhere. The difference is having an experienced coach to help you work through them before they become missed opportunities.

The BeenThere Sales Coaching Concierge gives you ongoing access to practical sales guidance, real-world feedback, and the accountability to keep moving forward.

If you're ready to stop guessing and start selling with confidence, join the Concierge today. 👉 https://beentherecs.com/beenthere-consulting-concierge/

💬 What's the biggest sales challenge you're facing right now? Share it in the comments, or send me a message to learn more.

07/28/2026

How many customer relationship problems are real, and how many begin with an assumption?

Before you react, ask better questions. High-impact conversations uncover the truth, strengthen trust, and prevent costly misunderstandings.
Read this week's blog and learn how validating instead of assuming can protect your customer relationships.

Read now and start asking better questions. 👇

https://beentherecs.com/when-sales-assumptions-damage-customer-relationships/

When Sales Assumptions Damage Customer Relationships Situational awareness and high-impact questions can make the difference between protecting a customer relationship and unintentionally damaging it. By Phil Whitebloom, Founder of BeenThere Consulting Service About a four-minute read Have you ever....

07/23/2026

Stop losing sales to objections.

Every objection is an opportunity...if you know how to respond.

Our Handling Objections course gives you practical, proven strategies to confidently navigate the toughest sales conversations and close more business.

For a limited time, save $200 when you enroll by September 30.

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Start turning objections into opportunities.

07/21/2026

Every objection is an opportunity to move the sale forward.

In Handling Objections: The Course, Phil Whitebloom shares practical strategies to help you understand what prospects are really saying, respond with confidence, and close more sales without relying on discounts.

Ready to improve your sales conversations and your results?

🎓 Enroll today 👉 https://beentheresalesacademy.thinkific.com/pages/handling-objections

07/10/2026

Introducing BeenThere Sales Concierge.

Welcome to live weekly sales coaching with Phil Whitebloom, where you bring your real sales situations and leave with practical next steps you can use immediately.

Whether you're navigating objections, stalled deals, follow-ups, pricing conversations, or prospecting challenges, you'll get actionable guidance, not generic advice.

Take advantage of our early-adopter rate of just $149/month while it's available.

Ready to make your next move? Scan the QR code below, or click here: https://beentherecs.com/beenthere-consulting-concierge/

07/06/2026

Sales problems rarely fix themselves. The longer you wait, the more opportunities, revenue, and momentum you lose.

Investing in the right sales coaching today can cost far less than staying stuck tomorrow.

Read the latest blog and discover why taking action now is your biggest competitive advantage.

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