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The Irrefutable Referral Business Case

No More Cold Calling

In my experience, at least half the people you ask for referrals will introduce you to your ideal prospect. Referred prospects convert to clients a minimum 50 percent of the time (most salespeople tell me it’s closer to 70 percent). 10 people introduce you to your ideal prospect. No more than 20. 5 are a perfect fit.

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How "Social Media" Can Be Part of Your Prospecting Strategy.

The Sales Hunter

Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. How “Social Media” Can Be Part of Your Prospecting Strategy. Feb 09, 2012. If you want more profits, you’re going to have to have the most comprehensive and effective “prospecting tool bag” possible.

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Why "Social Media" Sucks for Prospecting | Sales Motivation and.

The Sales Hunter

Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Why “Social Media” Sucks for Prospecting. Jan 12, 2012. It’s time we kill social media, especially if you’re using social media as a sales tool or prospecting technique. Client List. Negotiation.

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8 Social Media Mistakes B2B Marketers Should Avoid

Zoominfo

93% of B2B marketers use social media, and with good reason—it works ( source ). We haven’t been shy about touting the benefits of social media in B2B sales and marketing. We haven’t been shy about touting the benefits of social media in B2B sales and marketing. When it comes to social media, we say: less is more.

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Social Media to Prospect? Better Use the Phone and Email Too.

The Sales Hunter

I think social media is great — but, if you are relying upon it for 100% of your sales, you’re crazy. I’m sorry but I think a person would starve if they relied solely on social media. My approach is to use the phone and email in conjunction with social media. ” Sales Motivation Blog.

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Are you in Social Media Denial?

SBI Growth

With a more narrow focus, we can pinpoint social media. If you’re truly a student of buyer trends, social media should be your focus. Not sure whether your social media skills are keeping pace? Are you in social media denial? These individuals deny that customers use social media to do research on potential purchases.

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4 Ways to Improve Sales in 2012 | Sales Motivation and Sales Training

The Sales Hunter

Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. 4 Ways to Improve Sales in 2012. How will you improve sales in 2012? Problem is if the techniques you used in 2011 to no avail, then what makes you think using the same techniques in 2012 will yield different results? prospecting.