Janek Performance Group

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

For as long as there have been sales, there have been referrals. Sellers have always relied on word-of- mouth advertising between friends and family. However, in B2B selling, referrals are more than positive reviews. With that, seeking and gaining referrals is not as easy as it sounds. This makes timing critical.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 6, 2019

In fact, 84% of B2B decision makers start the buying process with a referral ( source ). Today, we’re taking a deeper look at one of the most effective word-of-mouth marketing strategies: referral marketing. Keep reading and learn everything you need to know about referral marketing! What Is Referral Marketing?

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Strategies for Obtaining Referrals and Testimonials from Satisfied Small Business Clients The success of digital marketing agencies largely depends on their ability to attract and retain small, local businesses. One effective way to do this is by obtaining referrals and testimonials from satisfied clients.

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No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 14, 2021

Register for Back in The Black Sales TV—first episode on January 19. The Gatekeeper Died: Why That’s a Good Thing” is the topic for my new, monthly, live Sales TV Show on the Sales Experts Channel. Why am I doing a monthly Sales TV Show? And they wouldn’t have that problem if they knew how to get referrals.

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Alice Heiman

MARCH 21, 2018

We all love it when we get a referral. Why are Referrals so Powerful? Customers trust recommendations from friends and family more than any other form of advertising. Customers trust recommendations from friends and family more than any other form of advertising. 6 Steps for Caring for Referrals. Neilsen) .

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Increase Sales

AUGUST 6, 2012

” as a sales referral is the best way to increase sales. If you have been in business for a while, there may also exist a teeny, tiny, itsy bitsy voice inside of your head or your gut brain, quietly whispering, “this is a sales pitch in disguise as a cold call and not a true sales referral.”

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No More Cold Calling

JUNE 18, 2015

Now imagine a sales world where you only meet with clients who want to meet with you —a world where you never have to cold call, send prospecting letters, pester strangers on social media, or entice clients with special offers. Enter the world of referral selling. What Makes Referral Selling So Critical?

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Alice Heiman

JULY 18, 2023

If CEO, Julian Lumpkin, learned one thing from his sales career it was to follow what the most successful sellers were doing and do that. Knowing that all salespeople need case studies throughout the sales cycle, SuccessKit was born. He started his career in tech sales, moved to management, and then founded SuccessKit in 2016.

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Smooth Sale

MARCH 21, 2024

Traditional marketing efforts involve techniques like advertising, email campaigns, and SEO. By attending a trade show within your industry, you can reach out to customers in your target audience and promote brand recognition and sales. Joint marketing campaigns can include co-branded advertisements and shared social media content.

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No More Cold Calling

MARCH 14, 2013

Marketing guru Graham McGregor shares his biggest sales blunder—not staying in touch with his referral network. I’ve made plenty of mistakes in my sales career. My existing clients and customers This was foolish, because these people were perfectly positioned to make repeat purchases and give me referrals.

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Smooth Sale

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Target Car Shoppers with Paid Advertising Paid advertising is something to research carefully and in-depth. Targeting your car shoppers is essential for effective selling, and you can do that well with paid advertising. Use platforms like Google and social media channels to maximize your advertising efforts.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 27, 2019

Maybe an advertisement or commercial influenced your decision. In fact, customers are 92% more likely to trust their peers over advertising when it comes to making purchase decisions ( source ). Establish a referral program. Customer referrals are the most direct form of word-of-mouth marketing.

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BuzzBoard

APRIL 6, 2024

This strategy combines the art of social selling, targeted advertising, and community building to strengthen connections with potential customers, effectively fueling business growth. Targeted advertising and retargeting add another dimension to this strategy, providing a way for businesses to stay top-of-mind for potential customers.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 4, 2021

Lead generation is the process of advertising, optimizing brand reach, engaging with nurture campaigns, and maximizing digital channels. Identify the decision makers and stakeholders of target accounts – Finding contacts who make the purchasing decisions can expedite the sales process.

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No More Cold Calling

MARCH 8, 2019

In honor of International Women’s Day, how can your sales team attract more female rainmakers? There’s always been bias against women in sales, and anyone with different color skin, ethnicity, or beliefs than decision-makers and hiring managers. Whatever the reason for the change, the rallying cry is to attract women in sales.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 1, 2021

In the earlier stages of the funnel , advertising, branding, and content are key, so choose KPIs that measure their reach. Listed below are a few sales-related KPIs, but they’re just as important to measure since sales and marketing are intertwined. How Do I Track Digital Marketing KPIs? Budget and Resource Use.

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Smooth Sale

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Complimentary to incorporating traditional marketing ideas is to approach business similarly on the sales side. Today, banners can quickly get your business noticed by utilizing social media advertising channels and Sponsored Posts, such as Twitter Promoted Accounts/Tweets. Print Advertising. Referrals and Recommendations.

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Hyper-Connected Selling

MARCH 3, 2015

Millions (if not billions) of dollars are spent every year in order to market, advertise, and sell products and services. Much of this is wasted, though, because it doesn’t actually lead to the relationships that create sales. In many ways, Endless Referrals is for salespeople what Guerilla Marketing is for small business owners. .

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Smooth Sale

APRIL 6, 2024

Ask For Referrals Although it can be a slow start, begin by asking family and friends for referrals. Many are too timid to ask, but there is power in asking, often leading to unforeseen sales. __ Prepare Your Real Estate Business for Success Build a Website Your potential customers need to be able to find you when they need you.

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Nutshell

AUGUST 28, 2023

Creating a structured sales process is one of the most effective ways to boost your sales teams’ efficiency and results. With a formal sales process in place, your sales team has a framework to follow, and it’s much easier to stay on the same page, track results, and onboard new team members.

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PandaDoc

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

In order to develop an efficient sales process, every company must develop a sales prospecting strategy as a priority. Thus, successful commercial prospecting will allow your company to increase sales, revenue, and customer lifetime value. According to Hubspot, 75% of sales reps use Facebook to find new leads.

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PandaDoc

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

In order to develop an efficient sales process, every company must develop a sales prospecting strategy as a priority. Thus, successful commercial prospecting will allow your company to increase sales, revenue, and customer lifetime value. According to Hubspot, 75% of sales reps use Facebook to find new leads.

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Pipeliner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

They specialize in New Construction Home sales, Land Acquisition and Investor Relations. In this expert insight interview, Justin discusses “ how using a training system to reinvent the real estate brokerages can increase businesses and referrals.”. Furthermore, referrals are a powerful and consistent source of new leads.

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Understanding the Sales Force

JULY 7, 2014

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan N ot too long ago, before the advent of Social Selling, if a salesperson needed to add new opportunities to the pipeline there were basically two options: Make Cold Calls; or. Call Existing Customers for Referrals and Introductions. Interestingly, this choice was not a no-brainer!

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No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 18, 2014

When you have a referral introduction, there’s no need to dupe the gatekeeper. These “gatekeeper” tactics are insincere, duplicitous, unprofessional, offensive, and a waste of sales time. When you receive referral introductions from people your prospects know and trust, they (and their gatekeepers) will happily take your call.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 26, 2023

To obtain consistent sales results, you need a solid plan to reach out to the appropriate audience. If you prove that you understand their interests and profile, you can tailor your sales strategy to better appeal to prospects. Invest in targeted advertising. Leverage your network. Attend networking events.

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Apptivo

JUNE 8, 2023

Sales Funnel: A gist! How does a sales funnel work? Sales Funnel Lifecycle 4. Every step of the sales funnel explained 5. How does Apptivo CRM software help to build sales funnel stages? Footnotes Sales Funnel: A gist! Sales funnel has always been a buzz among the marketers and salespeople.

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Score More Sales

MARCH 18, 2014

Today, I''m pleased to share the amazing topper donated by Jonathan Farrington of Top Sales World. We have always had to communicate with potential buyers, ask for referrals, work trade shows, and advertise / market for new business. Sellers and sales organizations, like most everyone, often see change as hard.

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Apptivo

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Lead generation, which is what fuels a company’s long-term success, necessitates cooperation between sales and marketing. Why is it difficult for Sales and Marketing to collaborate? Referrals: Leads can be obtained through referrals from current clients or coworkers. Measure and optimize.

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Jeffrey Gitomer

APRIL 16, 2013

Build relationships and earn referrals. Give referrals. Yes, GIVE referrals. What better way to gain respect, cosmic debt, word-of-mouth advertising, and reputation? For the past decade, my weekly email magazine, Sales Caffeine , has been a major source of value to my customers and revenue to me.

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Pipeliner

APRIL 9, 2021

Businesses focused on increasing their B2B sales need to concentrate on a consistent set of factors, including research, relationship building , identifying pain points, and development. Business to business marketing campaigns focuses on building long-term relationships rather than the one-time purchases of business-to-customer sales.

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Salespeople: Take testimonials and stories as key elements for your sales strategies. Do not underestimate the impact of testimonials in your sales toolkit. In essence, the goal is to convert your customers into brand advocates, generating references and referrals that spur business growth. Learn more.

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Zoominfo

JULY 25, 2023

In the not-so-distant past, a significant portion of a typical business-to-business (B2B) sales professional’s life revolved around in-person meetings with key prospects and high-value clients. Today, as much as 80% of B2B decision-makers prefer remote or even fully self-serve sales interactions. Why Invest in B2B Lead Generation?

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 27, 2019

Maybe an advertisement or commercial influenced your decision. In fact, customers are 92% more likely to trust their peers over advertising when it comes to making purchase decisions ( source ). Establish a referral program. Customer referrals are the most direct form of word-of-mouth marketing.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 9, 2018

What’s a sales plan? A sales plan lays out your objectives, high-level tactics, target audience, and potential obstacles. It’s like a traditional business plan but focuses specifically on your sales strategy. A business plan lays out your goals -- a sales plan describes exactly how you’ll make those happen.

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No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 9, 2012

He has carried a bag, been a sales executive, and actually provides tips we can use. I’m always learning—even when I’m writing about How to Attract Sales Prospects in a Tech-Focused World. The social connectivity aspect leads to the all-important personal introductions or referrals. Then I met Kurt Shaver: He’s different.

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Sales and Marketing Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

It does until you take a closer look at their marketing and sales strategy. Although drug dealers generally don’t spend a lot of money on marketing and advertising, they are still able to run a very profitable business. Author: Andrew Frazier You need to market your small business like a drug dealer. Sounds crazy right?

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