MJ Hoffman

APRIL 22, 2019

The reality is, they’re both going to screw up. She’s noticed she enjoys a high success rate when she talks to prospects 90 days before their contract renewal. I recommend that at any given time, 10-15% of the deals you’re working should be risky. Experienced salespeople simply make different mistakes. Who’s joined?

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 13, 2018

When customers buy your product or service they can leave you or your company an online review. This review might be about their buying experience, how satisfied they are with the product/service, or how happy they are with your customer service. We break prospect and client scrutiny into two categories. Online Reviews.

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Sales Hacker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Today on the show, we’ve got Jeff Winters, the founder and CEO of Sapper Consulting, one of the top 10 people in the world who can get a dream meeting — a meeting with virtually anybody in the world. Show Introduction [00:10]. Why outbound prospecting is difficult [11:45]. Show Introduction [00:10]. And on Stitcher.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 16, 2019

In this article, I’ll outline what you should do to put yourself in the best position to land a great salesperson and some ways to know when you’ve found one. In this article, I’ll outline what you should do to put yourself in the best position to land a great salesperson and some ways to know when you’ve found one.

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Sales Hacker

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

In this article I’m going to explain how to PROPERLY execute an effective trade show follow up campaign without being a blood sucking lead vulture. 10 Steps for Effectively Following Up with Leads After a Trade Show or Event. 10 Steps for Effectively Following Up with Leads After a Trade Show or Event.

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Sales Hacker

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

As leads pour in, it becomes challenging for your current sales reps to manage their book of business and properly prospect. Driving sales is such a vital component of every company’s strategy, so it may seem illogical to even consider outsourcing any part of your sales process. RELATED: B2B Sales Outsourcing Is Dicey.

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Close.io

JULY 1, 2019

Sales reporting seems like it should be pretty easy—measure what you've done, put it in a spreadsheet, and use it to improve your sales process. And not approaching it the right way can cause big problems. Unfortunately, most companies don't approach it the right way. Which means you can prioritize your sales activities.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 19, 2018

Sales outsourcing can be a good way for organizations to increase lead generation and sales without investing in onboarding and the cost associated with full-time sales reps. As a result, we’ve outlined five reasons why sales development outsourcing isn't a good fit for your company and three reasons perhaps it is.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 2, 2018

If you’re an individual top-performing contributor in your sales organization and you’re thinking of applying for a sales manager role, let me give you a bit of a reality check first. Forecasting should be the least of your worries. So, you think you want to be a sales manager? A full two-thirds of all salespeople miss quota.

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Partners in Excellence

JANUARY 25, 2013

Within 15 seconds, the phones in the office lit up! In that same period, my previously empty inbox filled up with the autoresponder messages from about 10 different dealers. I’ll re state the question: When we all do the same thing, how do we stand out? Let me give some context. But they all look the same!

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Partners in Excellence

APRIL 12, 2016

We see endless research about the importance of speed in following up leads, minutes and second count–literally. The advantage goes to the first person to follow up a lead. Bring them up to speed in weeks or a couple of months. For organizations not focused on Volume and Velocity, the ramp time is at least 10 months.

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SugarCRM

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Email Marketing. Email Designer. Email Personalization. Email Marketing. Coffee at Midnight, Emails at Noon. Just like we don’t want to be caffeinated past midnight, we don’t want email recipients to receive your perfect content at an inconvenient hour. How to Customize Emails Without Being Creepy.

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Marc Wayshak

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Of course your answer is yes. Our new data shows, unequivocally, that top performers today create more “back-and-forth” in their conversations with prospects. Based on this brand-new data, one of the most powerful closing sales tips is to demand more time from prospects. In fact, you should expect more time from prospects.

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Marc Wayshak

OCTOBER 28, 2021

I know there’s a ton of focus on other selling technologies right now—whether it’s email, social media, or Zoom. Simply put, the phone is really effective for prospecting. Don’t get distracted by newer, shinier ways of reaching out to prospects, at the expense of that old trusty stand-by: the phone. Check it out: 1.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Looking for a few easy, virtually-free ways to immediately connect with more prospects? Below, I’ve compiled 18 of my favorite methods for reaching prospects. Some of them take seconds to deploy, and all of them will save you time throughout your workday. How to Prospect. Connect with more prospects over email.

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Marc Wayshak

JULY 8, 2021

Do you ever look at your calendar and think to yourself, “I wish I had more high-quality appointments on my calendar”? Know your IPP. Your IPP stands for your ideal prospect profile. To avoid this, make sure you’re only going after people who fit your ideal prospect profile. It’s as simple as that.

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Marc Wayshak

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Do cold calls feel like the equivalent of banging your head against a cement wall? Making dials to prospects that you don’t know absolutely can—and does—lead to actual sales. Clarify your overall prospecting strategy. Using only cold calls to prospect is really difficult. Warm up the call with other outreach.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 6, 2018

I’ve rounded up steps you can take today to build self-discipline. The only way to do something in depth is to work hard. Your ability to discipline yourself to set clear goals, and then to work toward them every day, will do more to guarantee your success than any other single factor.” But it doesn’t have to be.

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The Spiff Blog

APRIL 28, 2022

But, while an inspirational quote can go a long way, it’s simply not going to fix any deep-rooted sales performance issues. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to diagnosing and fixing a performance issue on your sales team. Does your sales team trust you? Have difficult conversations.

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John Barrows

JUNE 20, 2018

If you enjoy this format, please let me know in the comments or by hitting me up on social. Whether it’s an actual phone call or Zoom meeting, at some point you will need to jump on the phone with your prospects. Talk more on your first call. Top Takeaways from this Episode. Phone has become a novel channel.

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LeadIQ

APRIL 13, 2018

It’s no secret that I love using video to sell and reach prospects. On LinkedIn, we’ve been killing it with getting engagement with prospects over video. Video can be a serious gateway to start conversations with people, and a really fun tool to use to prospect. Tip #1: Make your video entertaining!

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Sales Hacker

AUGUST 28, 2018

Talking about his background, secrets to prospecting , and top tips to becoming a successful account executive is John Barrows on this week’s episode! Prospecting with passion and enthusiasm. Planning and managing your day to achieve maximum results. There Wasn’t a Light-bulb Moment — I Just Put in the Work [9:10].

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Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Keep reading to learn who they chose as the most dynamic women sales leaders and the most dynamic up-and-coming women in the industry — listed in no particular order. Keep reading to learn who they chose as the most dynamic women sales leaders and the most dynamic up-and-coming women in the industry — listed in no particular order.

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OnePageCRM

MARCH 21, 2017

“I remember the first time I got my own CRM system, nearly 10 years ago” recounts author and sales coach Adam Metz. But first let me get the basics out of the way to get everyone up to speed on the terminology and what a CRM is. 6 steps to selecting and choosing the best CRM for your business.

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OnePageCRM

MARCH 21, 2017

“I remember the first time I got my own CRM for sales, nearly 10 years ago” recounts author and sales coach Adam Metz. But first let me get the basics out of the way to get everyone up to speed on the terminology and what a sales CRM is. 6 steps to selecting and choosing the best CRM for your business.

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Sales Hacker

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

It’s a great conversation, and it’s really all about going off on your own and pushing yourself into that zone of discomfort where all personal growth happens. If RFPs are slowing down your sales team, you need to check out Loopio. So see how Loopio can help with your next RFP. We help you get better at your job.

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Partners in Excellence

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

At 8:01, I had an email with the following: Thank you for downloading [Title Witheld] eBook. It’s a salesperson following up on my interest in the eBook and wanting to talk to me about their solution. But I am curious, what is it about our company that makes you think your software can increase our sales by 33%.

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Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 11, 2019

6:00 am : Wake up. First thing I do: Check my email (unfortunately, still can’t kick this back habit). As I’m well aware, this is not a best practice in the modern era and can shift your pre-planned priorities. . I’ve figured out a way to do so without screwing up my rigid daily routine: . ACV: $30,000.

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