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The Monthly Rundown, Bonus Edition: January Venture Rounds for Black-founded and Co-founded U.S. Companies

Crunchbase

Industry: Productivity Tools, Scheduling, Software. About Calendly: Founded in 2013 by Tope Awotona , Calendly is an automated scheduling tool that takes the work out of connecting with others so that its users can accomplish more. HQ: Atlanta, Georgia. Funding: Raised a $350 million Series B on Jan. Lead Investor: OpenView.

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Mobile Tours Can Replace Flagging Trade Shows

Sales and Marketing Management

Top business leaders flocked to convention centers to learn about new equipment, technology and other tools. This gold standard of education brought awareness to potential clients and gave brands a platform to flaunt their latest products. If attendees were lucky, a little fun was mixed in for good measure. Field trips are the future.

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21st Century Cold Calling: Why Yesterday’s Approach Is Relevant Today

Sales and Marketing Management

By investing time ahead of the call for research, you turn that cold call into an educated call. According to a 2016 Reuters article, an online survey of 400 U.S. Preparing and practicing the pitch is vital. Modernizing a Cold Call. Use a local number. Consider opening the door with a “cold email” first.

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Social Selling Via LinkedIn

Janek Performance Group

Since its acquisition by Microsoft in 2016, it has evolved into the go-to-platform for sales professionals. As great a tool LinkedIn is for sales professionals, there are hazards companies need to be aware of. It’s akin to giving the keys of the family car to a teenager without any driver education.

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Executive Interview with @ECalnan, CRO & Co-Founder of Seismic

SBI

Sellers that come to the table with an educated and personalized story about what each a buyer is interested in are going to be the most successful and provide the best buying experience. This means focusing on initiatives that will arm sellers with the tools they need to incrementally improve the buying experience. Linkedin.

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Why CEOs Are Failing Account Based Sales Reps

No More Cold Calling

percent of sales reps made quota in 2016. They don’t have the skills or tools for success in a Sales 3.0 Your team is now educated—for the rest of their life. But it’s their managers who are left holding the bag when reps don’t meet or exceed quota. According to CSO Insights, only 55.8 environments.

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Think Robots Will Replace B2B Sales Reps?

No More Cold Calling

Department of Labor projects employment of sales managers will increase by 8 percent through 2022, and a 2016 CareerBuilder study predicts sales hiring will increase by 27 percent this year. Buyers want an educated salesperson for big spends or new products. . Moreover, the U.S.

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