Author Archives: Bill Cook

Should You Teach Your Kids to Cut in Line?

The answer to that question should be fairly obvious– of course not!  But that’s exactly what one couple did in San Francisco the other day.  And, it’s the same thing another couple admitted to doing with their kids! Here’s what … Continue reading

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What You Don’t Know Can Cost You

Today’s post is a guest blog by our BioPlus President and CEO, Dr. Stephen Vogt.  He does a great job of explaining the tremendous value of specialty pharmacy and how it differs from a mail order pharmacy: Posted by Dr. … Continue reading

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Sales Manager: 20 Questions to ask Your Reps!

Prior to my last sales training meeting, I gave the following self-assessment to each of the reps.  I wanted to know what their training needs were so that I could focus our time on the most important areas.  So, I asked … Continue reading

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Six Reasons Why Your Reps Need to Meet!

I have been putting together a national sales meeting for the last couple of months. The planning and preparation are coming to a boil now as our meeting starts next week. Last minute details such as presentation tweaks, dinners, agenda … Continue reading

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It’s a Privilege

Check out this video of a recent speech at the 2011 BIG TEN Kick Off Lunchenon, by Kirk Cousins, starting quarterback for the Michigan State University football team. He represents collegiate athletes with class and dignity. Thanks for watching, Bill

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The Miracle of Targeted Therapies

Today’s post is from Dr. Stephen Vogt, President and CEO of BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy in Altamonte Srings, FL.  Dr. Vogt highlights one of the newest and most promising types of cancer therapies and explains how Pfizer is offering an assistance program … Continue reading

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Blitzing Creates Momentum!

We did a state-wide blitz of North Carolina last week.  As a new specialty pharmacy provider for North Carolina Blue Cross Blue Shield, we felt that it was important to let key current and potential referral sources know that we … Continue reading

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Are You Listening?

The ability to listen is still the most sought-after trait that customers want from their sales people.  Why is this so important, and yet so rare? We all want to be heard– but it’s the sales person’s job to hear … Continue reading

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Extended Ride Alongs Work for All

Having just spent the better part of the last three days in the field with one of our business development directors, I am reflecting today on the value of spending a large chunk of time in the field.  Most managers … Continue reading

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The Revolving Door of Unaccountability

Years ago, when I was a District Manager for Critical Care America, every six months or so I would get a new VP of Sales for a boss.  So, after my fourth new boss in a year and a half, … Continue reading

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