SBI Growth

AUGUST 10, 2013

I was lucky enough to be introduced to a sales team’s top performer for 2013. Almost overnight, buyers stopped responding. Training dollars are being misallocated. Her sales manager knew her potential and sent her to a weeklong sales training. The Need-Payoff that she had been trained on was thrown out the window.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

You can waste literally days out of every month looking for the wrong buyers. Outbound prospecting does work and it works well when you know who your target market is, what your buyers are looking for, and you have a compelling message to offer that extols value for those buyer. Keep Your Eye on the Right Buyers.

Inside Sales 232

Inside Sales Buyer Lead Rank Lead Scoring 232

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NOVEMBER 5, 2013

This brings me to the question – Are you studying your buyers to even KNOW what they like and don’t like? Understand the business your perfect buyers are in. Joining a LinkedIn group or other community where your buyers are can be a great start. Where else can you find information out about your buyer?

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Study Inside Sales Buyer Lead Rank 198

The Sales Hunter

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Your buyers know you’re scrambling and to them the end of year is like shooting fish in a barrel. Buyers and purchasing agents know all they have to do is give the salesperson any sense of a hesitation in being willing to buy and they’ll get a deal. In fact, it goes to how the buyer wants to ultimately craft a deal.

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SBI Growth

APRIL 3, 2013

Imagine the expectations of buyers who begin to consume quality content. As your target buyers begin to experience quality content, your content will no longer suffice. It seldom answers the most pressing questions of the prospective buyer. The emerging Buyer’s Process Mapping approach has changed everything. In Summary.

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Campaigns How To Demand Generation Demand Generation Targets 300

No More Cold Calling

APRIL 26, 2021

If you have a big-deal prospect or client, you’d better jump on a plane, catch a train, or take a road trip as soon as possible. I wrote that in 2013, back when virtual sales meetings weren’t the only option. How do I really get to know my buyers if we can’t meet for coffee, a beer or a round of golf?”. But not referral sellers.

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MARCH 26, 2013

Millions and millions – no, billions of dollars are being lost due to poor management of disparate data and not enough buyer-specific preference information inside the sales team. How could you not lose extremely valuable information about potential sales opportunities this way?

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CRM Guidelines Data Compensation 235

Anthony Cole Training

MARCH 19, 2013

As I listened to Jean and the other speakers discuss “selling to women”, it is clear to me that you cannot treat all women the same - just as you cannot treat all buyers the same. Do you have the right people that, when aligned, motivated, trained and managed, will get you to your mission? Sales POINT: You must have the right people.

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Hiring Banking Survey Conference 198

Fill the Funnel

DECEMBER 3, 2012

This years Top Sales Books to Read in 2013. In fact, I am convinced that the most successful sales people in 2013 will begin to think as much as a marketer as they do a sales person. Please note that my Top Sales Books to Read in 2013 does not include any of the “classics” in sales. Salespeople have changed as well.

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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Recently we trained a team of 50+ sales reps from a B2B enterprise company. Picture this: we opened the presentation with this question: “Are you going to make your 2013 revenue number?” This article will provide you with insights and strategies for still making the number in 2013. 5 Keys to Closing Strong in 2013.

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Pipeline ACT Competition Top of Funnel 306

SBI Growth

MAY 12, 2013

Or does he need to work on probing questions that uncover buyer needs? How well have the reps done in aiding the buyer on their journey? Reps won’t get that training if the focus is only on the bottom of the funnel. Download the Top of Funnel Metrics for 2013. AEs may not get the training they require.

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Top of Funnel Funnel Decision Maker Forecasting 293

Allego

JANUARY 10, 2023

Yuchun Lee and Mark Magnacca—long-time entrepreneurs with successful careers in different industries—launched Allego in 2013 to transform how people learn and succeed at work. The founding team realized that traditional sales training was broken. a leading sales and presentation training firm. The “Aha” Moment.

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Unica Sales Enablement Vendor Lead Rank 118

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AUGUST 19, 2013

A lot of the companies that read this blog are big outbound prospectors – they make “warm” – not so cold, anymore, but warm calls to companies that fit as their target buyers. I''ll be speaking at Inbound 2013 this week - a whole conference about Inbound Marketing put on by HubSpot.

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Inbound Outbound Inside Sales Lead Rank 201

SBI Growth

JANUARY 30, 2013

You just received your quota for 2013. Excellence in 2013 starts with you. Read on to better understand HOW to leverage resources to Make the 2013 number. Train your team on areas of deficiency. Coach to buyer requirements, wants, needs, fears, and challenges. The goal is to get access to your buyers.

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Increase Sales

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

If being successful as a salesperson is all about having someone buy your solution, then most sales training really is buying training isn’t it? Now there are some efforts in the sales training industry that discuss being an assistant to the buyer. Share on Facebook.

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Training Discount Buyer Analysis 127

SBI Growth

MARCH 17, 2013

An athlete trains to make it to the pros, yet must continue to train to remain. Likely these processes are not aligned to today’s buyer. Have You Evolved with the Buyer? New buyer-centered proceses are at the center of marketing strategy. Your team needs a solid strategic plan supported by modern buyer processes.

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Marketing Social Media Lead Generation Campaigns 314

SBI Growth

AUGUST 10, 2012

Trained the sales force and channel partners on the new product. This is very different than product training. Teach the sales force about the Buyer problems the new product solves. They need to be able to show the customer how deploying this new product will significantly improve the buyer’s life. Start with them.

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DECEMBER 12, 2013

As soon as we have a buyer in front of us, or on the phone, we are quick to share with them all the great things we can do to help them. It is particularly rampant after product training or annual sales off-sites. Instead of doing a data-dump on potential buyers, hold back and wait to offer ideas or solutions. Close More Deals.

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Lead Rank Lead Scoring Ideal Customer Profile Outbound 226

The ROI Guy

JULY 9, 2013

To kick off 2013, Gartner predicted that the reigns on worldwide IT spending would loosen, forecasting an increase of 4.2% 2013 Challenges for IT Solution Providers Revenue growth is extremely important for IT solution providers, as this growth is required to sustain high valuation multiples and shareholder equity. by mid-year).

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Forecasting ROI Decision Maker Proposal 67

DiscoverOrg Sales

DECEMBER 4, 2017

In fact, according to the CSO Insights 2016 Sales Enablement Optimization Study , the number of businesses with a dedicated enablement function has increased from 19% to 33% since 2013. Get our research report: 30 Ways to Get Inside the Mind of Your Target Buyer. Training, training, training.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Buyers and sellers are doing a dance where the buyer has gotten research and ideas online or through another trusted source – perhaps even narrowed their choices down, and now work to find what they believe is the best value for them. You might call a potential buyer ten times over the course of a few months.

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Lead Rank Lead Scoring How To Buying Cycle 236

The ROI Guy

JANUARY 8, 2013

Although I too am more optimistic about 2013 compared to last, there are clear and immediate challenges that deserve action regardless. 2013 Challenges for IT Solution Providers Revenue growth is extremely important for IT solution providers, as this growth is required to sustain high valuation multiples.

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Proposal Decision Maker ROI Lead Rank 71

Tenfold

AUGUST 30, 2017

What we often have to deal with is a highly-evolved B2B buyer, someone who’ve searched across several online platforms. So, it pays to ask: How do B2B buyers search for tech solutions and how can you ensure you’re there, at every stage of their buyer’s journey? B2B Buyer Behavior. The Digital Age Buyer’s Journey.

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Outsourcing Services Buyer B2B Lead Rank 79

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DECEMBER 16, 2013

Because buyers buy differently than they used to, smart sellers are now thinking about how they are viewed online and in various virtual ways. Various studies of buyer behavior show now that buyers are much further along their buying process when they engage with potential vendors.

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Lead Rank Lead Scoring Ideal Customer Profile LinkedIn 256

Sales Training Connection

DECEMBER 13, 2013

In Martin’s survey of 100 VP of Sales, the VPs reported the shift is driven by pressure for profitability and the belief that buyers are more accepting of remote selling. As the intensity of the spotlight on inside sales increases, attention needs to turn to training. Training Design. ©2013 Sales Momentum ®.

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Inside Sales Training Scale Outside Sales 118

SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

2013 is the year Social Selling became Mission Critical. Social Selling is a proven method of securing the first appointment with buyers inside of target accounts. Social Selling training budgets increased 48% in 2013. Companies are trying to grow new business. There’s a lot written these days on Social Selling.

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Social Selling Top of Funnel Marketing Ideal Customer Profile 321

SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Less than 60 days remain in 2013. Over these remaining weeks, conversations with SVP-Sales have focused on 3 areas: What can I still do to Make the Number in 2013 ? As 2013 winds down, 2014 naturally ramps up. For example: Discussion of a new buyer persona. Addressing new buyer needs. It will help you balance Q4.

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MARCH 18, 2014

We have always had to communicate with potential buyers, ask for referrals, work trade shows, and advertise / market for new business. It’s funny to hear people debating about how and when social selling will be further adopted. As long as I can remember, selling has ALWAYS been social. The big change now is the tools and technology.

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Trade Show Ideal Customer Profile Lead Rank Lead Scoring 250

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DECEMBER 2, 2013

You can determine this in a pretty simple manner – are you leaving voice mail messages for the right prospective buyers but getting no replies? Do you send out e-mail messages to potential buyers and NEVER get a reply other than, “we’re all set?” How can you pique your potential buyer’s interest?

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Inside Sales Lead Rank Lead Scoring Call-back 230

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JANUARY 7, 2014

Imagine just for a moment if you had such curiosity for your prospective buyers. You can apply the principles of “why”, “how”, “when”, “what”, “where”, and “who” throughout your conversations with buyers. The best way to learn about a buyer is to get them to talk.

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Inside Sales Call-back Lead Rank Lead Scoring 225

Understanding the Sales Force

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Companies are spending more money on sales force evaluations, sales training, consulting, sales leadership development, sales process, infrastructure and sales recruiting services than 5 years ago. Quizzes by Quibblo.com (c) Copyright 2013 Dave Kurlan' There are probably twice as many books on the subject than just 10 years ago.

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Sales Management Hiring Compensation Trends 288

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Prospects and buyers are so busy. Prospects and buyers hear and read so many things throughout the course of their week that it really takes something special to jar them. Prospects and buyers hear and read so many things throughout the course of their week that it really takes something special to jar them. What works for you?

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Inside Sales Lead Rank Lead Scoring Buyer Persona 222

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NOVEMBER 11, 2013

One way you can be more successful in remote selling – that is, selling when you are not in front of your prospective buyer in person, is to have more impact with your messaging. Buyers don’t need that and they certainly don’t want that anymore, if they ever did. .” Put more about the buyer first.

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Inside Sales Lead Rank Lead Scoring Call-back 221

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FEBRUARY 21, 2014

We talked at length about how two trends have changed the way sellers sell and buyers buy – that is that we are a social, mobile, b2b world now. As buyers we need simple solutions that work, and as sellers we need to be able to go to one place for data and insight – not so many places that we get frustrated and slow. Keeping it Simple.

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Lead Rank Lead Scoring Microsoft Twitter 231

Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 29, 2017

In 2013, American companies alone spent $164.2 billion on training and development, including external providers, internal expenses and tuition reimbursement, according to The American Society for Training and Development. Clearly, if your team needs sales training, there's a lot of options out there. 5) Brian Tracy.

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JUNE 17, 2013

Do so by adding value with content – insight which could help your buyer. ———————————– According to Cliff Pollan, CEO of Visible Gains, buyers are demanding sellers bring more value to the table. training materials. training materials.

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Inside Sales Outsourcing Services Lead Rank Lead Scoring 200

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DECEMBER 17, 2013

You should be talking with potential buyers, people who can help you get to potential buyers, and potential referral partners every day. Assuming you know who your buyers are, and have a well-crafted message to engage them to be curious to want to hear more, it all comes down to the act of connecting directly to those people.

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Inside Sales Lead Rank Lead Scoring Buyer 203