Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Author: Carmen Simon People act on what they remember, not what they forget. The latest scientific research places memory at the heart of decision-making. So, if you want to persuade your buyers to act in your favor, you need your content to stick in their minds?—?you It’s called the Prospective Memory Model.

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Corporate Visions

JANUARY 15, 2020

The post How to Make Sure Your Buyers Remember Your Message by Carmen Simon appeared first on Corporate Visions. Every time you communicate with your buyers, it’s an opportunity to move them in some way—to change, to choose you, or to stay with you instead of switching to a competitor. The Prospective Memory Model.

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Julie Hanson

JULY 14, 2019

Video is fast becoming a salesperson’s secret weapon in the battle for attention of today’s busy buyers. Whether it’s recorded videos for prospecting or a webcam for a remote meeting, using video in sales can help you quickly establish a personal connection, stand out from the competition, and close more deals. Research by Gong.io

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Act!

APRIL 25, 2024

It’s the key to making each prospect feel valued instead of treating them like another sales target you need to tick off your to-do list. Integrating personalized touchpoints into your sales outreach strategy can help you strike a chord with prospects. Don’t skimp on research How do you make a prospect feel that you value them?

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Janek Performance Group

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

From subject to signature, top salespeople know the importance of crafting great prospecting emails. After all, an email is often a prospect’s first impression, and it can be the difference between calling or deleting you. Also, too many sales pros think they just need the basic idea, and the prospect will do the rest.

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Julie Hanson

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Mastering Video Outreach: Lights, Camera, Prospecting Success In the fast-paced world of sales, video outreach has emerged as a powerful tool. However, prospects have become quicker to hit that dreaded “delete” button as the number of videos hitting their inbox skyrockets. Lights, Camera, Prospecting! The good news?

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The Digital Sales Institute

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

How to sell and engage buyers in the digital, remote, and noisy world is definitely a challenge we all face. The spray and pray days of contacting buyers with little more than a sales pitch to hit our sales targets have long since passed. The modern buyer demands more and expects a more personalized, tailored experience.

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Highspot

MAY 6, 2021

And yet, many sellers are wasting their opportunities to connect with potential buyers and lead them into the sales process. It’s even harder to win back the interest of a buyer once you’ve lost it than it is to attract it in the first place. So, how do you get the attention of a buyer and create conversations with them?

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 8, 2020

It's called " buyer-first selling. ". Recently, HubSpot sat down with Kwesi Graves , Regional Sales Manager at LinkedIn, to learn more about how he centers his team's sales approach completely around the ideal buyer. How to Implement Buyer-First Selling Like LinkedIn. Know and understand your buyer.

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Highspot

DECEMBER 3, 2020

If you’re just getting started with developing a prospection motion, you might be wondering how to get your buyer’s attention and create conversations with them. The answer lies in an organized sequence of outreach deployed across multiple media with a strong, value-based offer that will compel the buyer to act.

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Women Sales Pros

JANUARY 18, 2019

Sales is a transfer of confidence from seller to buyer. Prospects want to feel like they are making the best possible decision and placing their business and trust with a credible partner. Here are 3 of the most effective acting tips for greater confidence in your presentations and pitches.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 5, 2023

The software buyer's journey has shifted dramatically over the past few years. As G2's Director of SMBs, Mike Buscemi , puts it: "Software buyers today act like B2C consumers because they have so many options. Buyers have an abundance to pick and choose from.". In 2022, many buyers don't trust sales. Let's dive in.

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PandaDoc

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Sales prospecting acts as the first stage in the sales process. And poorly managed prospecting lists will result in seller fatigue. In this article, we share how leads, prospects, and customers form the backbone of an effective sales process, enabling sales teams to tackle fatigue and sometimes mundane work.

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No More Cold Calling

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

You certainly wouldn’t lead with a sales pitch before you even knew if the person would be a decent prospect. To stop acting like sales stalkers and start acting like salespeople (“people” being the operative word). Nothing helps you close a deal faster than having someone your prospect knows and trusts vouch for you.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

So how can you scale communications with prospects and leads in the space between nurturing and closing a deal? Automated emails are great for showing possible buyers relevant and personalized information in a timely manner. Automated emails are great for showing possible buyers relevant and personalized information in a timely manner.

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The Pipeline

AUGUST 8, 2011

Talking Long-Term – Acting Short-Term – Sales eXchange – 109. Specifically, the tendency to talk long-term, but act short-term; the effect of which is usually negative on results. But in ways that sabotage the sale but scaring and/or alienating the buyer. And by-the-way, the buyer is hip to the whole thing.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 26, 2022

It's hard to overstate the importance of B2B prospecting in the context of most B2B sales processes. But what is B2B prospecting? What is B2B prospecting? B2B Prospecting Methods. Research, research, and research some more. Understand your buyer personas — inside and out.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

OCTOBER 5, 2017

In a perfect world , the B2B buyer-vendor relationship is mutually beneficial – and most of the time, it is. So why don’t buyers like salespeople? Get the entire FREE study: 30 Ways to Get Inside the Mind of Your Target Buyer. Differences in communication style and personality alienate buyers. They are too pushy.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 22, 2018

Prospecting is hard for most salespeople. In fact, getting a response from prospects was identified as the hardest part of the sales process in the 2018 State of Inbound Sales Report. They are also top-notch experts at prospecting. So, without further ado, here are 45 tips on prospecting from three of my favorite sales experts.

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SBI

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Your prospects want to succeed as much as you do. Your prospect has a tough job. If the prospect can’t get the equation to work, then it shouldn’t be a surprise that 58% of deals stall in the middle of the funnel. It’s just very tough for a prospect, whose job is not to purchase things, to move a deal along.

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SBI

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

TechTarget Launches Prospect-Level Intent to Dramatically Accelerate Technology Marketing and Sales Engagements. This new release focuses on Prospect-Level Intent TM data, unique in the industry, that enhances understanding of individual prospects based on their research, engagement and buying team associations.

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Vengreso

JANUARY 18, 2022

Leveraging technology, social selling, and sales prospecting tools has ushered in a new era for anyone wishing to pursue a career as a sales rep. For the first time ever, buyers and sellers are completely aligned. Buyer behavior and selling motion are in sync. But before we start, let’s define what sales prospecting is.

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Adaptive Business Services

JUNE 8, 2022

Buyers have changed. They are more informed than ever and will do much of their research, and solicit recommendations, online. Set aside time each day to prospect – Not doing so is the most common reason behind the commission roller coaster. The post Sign Prospecting Tips appeared first on Adaptive Business Services.

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Janek Performance Group

APRIL 23, 2024

Excellence is not an act, but a habit”? And with the rise of the global digital economy and the resulting informed buyers of the 21 st century, new questions have arisen as to where personal branding fits into the idea of relationship-oriented sales processes and the evolution of sales reps into Trusted Advisors. But in fact, you can.

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Sales 2.0

MARCH 1, 2023

This can help you with approaching a prospect or generating a content piece. It saves me hours of research time. Leverage communities We know that buyers are increasingly seeking the advice of other buyers in communities. Nigel: Do you think buyers are going to care whether something’s written by AI or by a human?

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Showpad

JUNE 20, 2022

He’s talking about the shift in buyer behavior we’ve seen over the past decade. . Before, prospects would turn to sales reps for education and information. Today’s buyers spend 45% of their time independently researching their options and just 17% meeting with potential vendors. Not so much. Oh, that’s all vendors, too.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 28, 2023

Before you ever pick up the phone for prospecting , you have to determine whether the person you’re calling fits your ideal prospect profile. Selling a product you don’t truly believe in is a challenge — and if you don't understand your own company, your prospects will pick up on that. How senior is your prospect?

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Corporate Visions

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

The post Selling to the C-Suite: How to Get Executive Decision Makers to Act Now by Jim Druckrey appeared first on Corporate Visions. In fact, Corporate Vision s research found that the majority of companies aren’t satisfied with their ability to tell an executive-level story. Confidence and competence. Identify Business Initiatives.

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Nutshell

MAY 15, 2023

For outbound sales teams, prospecting software is essential to finding new leads and nurturing them into customers. Sales prospecting tools for lead generation are critical for helping sales representatives find, qualify, and reach more prospects.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 6, 2019

Sales prospecting—a common source of misery for most sales reps—is a critical aspect of selling for nearly all businesses. Prospecting strategies uncovers potential buyers, fuels an organization’s sales pipeline , and provides important context to future sales conversations. What Is B2B Sales Prospecting?

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The buyer doesn't have reason to mistrust the rep, but they don't exactly have faith in the salesperson either. To become a "trusted advisor" — as so many thought leaders advocate — a rep must first gain their prospects' trust. Here are 11 psychology-inspired tips to help you build trust with buyers in a snap.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 22, 2020

Nearly nine out of 10 survey respondents (88%) believe their prospects and customers are likely to multitask during remote sales calls. Visuals play an important role, but don’t forget that the purpose of your presentation is to deliver a message that your buyers will remember?—?and and ultimately act on?—?after after the call.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 30, 2024

Salespeople acting as primary information sharers. They prefer to gather information themselves before speaking to a human when researching a brand or product. They prefer to gather information themselves before speaking to a human when researching a brand or product. LinkedIn as ruler of the prospect research process.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

On average, an SDR takes about 42 hours to get in touch with their prospect — but that doesn’t have to be you. You put a lot of effort towards getting your buyers to even visit your site in the first place, so once you have them there, there’s no time to waste. Chat with your most engaged buyers on your website.

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Allego

JULY 31, 2023

Further, sellers spend 11 hours a month looking for and modifying content for buyers, Forrester’s Q4 2020 Global Sales Enablement survey found. But chaotic content hurts sellers and buyers.” But chaotic content hurts sellers and buyers,” Pierce said. Buyers receive outdated sales collateral. They are the orchestrators.

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SalesforLife

MAY 13, 2019

The stats are in and it’s clear that B2B buyers have changed the way they do business in this rapid change but have you or your sales team adapted to this constant change? 2014 - Canada's anti-spam legislation (CASL) came into effect on July 1, 2014—virtually handcuffing how sales and marketing could cold-outreach to new prospects.

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Crunchbase

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Lead generation is pointless if it doesn’t result in a prospect and a conversion. Before we dive into how to drive conversions, let’s first unpack the difference between a lead and a prospect, and how to turn one into the other. Grow your revenue with all-in-one prospecting solutions powered by the leader in private-company data.

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