The Pipeline

APRIL 2, 2019

The start of any quarter is an opportunity to step back take stock and recommit to your success. Often, we do need to be drastic and swing far, but it is rarely an all or none proposition, so make sure you leave time for the small, mundane, yet effective simple things you can do to gain traction. Things Are Better Fresh.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 29, 2023

Vendr, a SaaS buying platform, recently found that sales cycles for software have settled at about 46 days, a 40% increase since 2020. Those longer buying cycles can cascade throughout the economy, causing stress on sales teams and making revenue more difficult to forecast. “We We are in a measured buying environment.

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The Pipeline

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Many adhere to the saying that goes “perception is reality”, no arguing that, but for sales professionals the mantra needs to be “Expectations are reality”. As a result they often settle for things they perceive, rather than achieving the things they can do given the right expectations. I suggested he had reset his expectations. “To

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Acting is all about selling yourself, and good impressions can make or break you. You just never know,” Lopez says. He was able to offer me more money just because he knew my face and he had seen me in another light … just goes to show you, the relationships you make early on can come back tenfold,” Lopez said.

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Partners in Excellence

JANUARY 29, 2024

Imagine you are the CRO, possibly the CEO of a company offering complex B2B solutions. ” Johnny comes on, in his deep voice says, “Thank you Monty! CROs which will you choose… ?” We seek to get the prospect to a demo then close them. If you choose:… ” Door #1: Win rates are roughly 17%.

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Sales and Marketing Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

is a champion for having more women in sales positions. As a Conversation Intelligence platform, Chorus stores and analyzes millions of sales calls every year. With all of that data at our fingertips, people like to ask, "Are male or female sales reps better? We’re settling the debate once and for all. Winning More Deals.

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The Pipeline

APRIL 17, 2018

Let me start by giving the question first, probably lose half of you, but I hope to hear from the rest of you and have a dialogue about how you may apply it. Here we go: With one exception, for many rare, there is only one question you have to answer as a seller. Will I Get Fired? Everyone else can get fired.

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Outsourcing Services Face-to-face Buyer Insurance 300

Lead411

MARCH 14, 2024

Best Days and Times for B2B Sales Calls Timely outreach is crucial in the world of B2B sales. You may greatly improve your sales success by knowing the best days and times to make those important connections, since every call is an opportunity to engage new clients.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 3, 2022

As we sit on the brink of a possible recession, it’s hard to determine the next moves your business should make. But cutting back on marketing isn’t always what’s best for your business. Should You be Cutting Back on Marketing Spend? If you have the option to continue marketing, it’s usually a good move in the long run.

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Gong.io

OCTOBER 3, 2022

It doesn’t matter if you are a Formula 1 engineer, an Olympic sprinter, or a sales manager; everyone is striving for efficiency. . But unlike the other two examples, sales managers aren’t usually backed by multi-million dollar teams supplying them with insights to drive improvements. One little formula is all you need.

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Anthony Iannarino

JUNE 30, 2020

That number multiplied by five working days minus six holidays gives you one hundred and twenty-four working days. The variable is what you decide to do with the time you have available to you. You have to play all four quarters , even if you were punished in the first half. Increased Activity.

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Anthony Cole Training

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

In my previous post, I discussed the cause and effect of hiring better sales people and generating sales growth. If you want to find something or have your company be found, you "Google" it. You might also Bing, Yahoo, Digg, Facebook, Link, etc. Why would you settle for anything less than the best?

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Nutshell

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

When you’re running a business, no matter which industry it’s in, the endgame is always sales and revenue. Ultimately, your company’s success is measured by how many sales you drive and how great your return on investment (ROI) is. But how should an industrial company like yours go about that process?

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Lead Rank Lead Scoring Industry Pipeline 62

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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The Pipeline

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

While this is an important statistics for sellers to keep in mind, it means nothing to those who sell or set appointments by phone, where there is no body language, and it’s down to intonation and words; and as we have said before, words may not break your bones, they could hurt your sales.

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Nutshell

MARCH 18, 2024

Customer relationship management (CRM) systems have become vital in managing customer data, creating effective sales processes, and boosting sales team efficiency. So, how do sales managers and their teams overcome this challenge? And with the right CRM system in your arsenal, there’s a good chance adoption rates will soar.

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John Barrows

MARCH 4, 2020

And “You sound awesome on the phone.” Not every new sales rep planned to be in that role. Sometimes, the perfect sales or prospecting role finds us. Not every new sales rep planned to be in that role. Sometimes, the perfect sales or prospecting role finds us. Learning The Ropes In A Prospecting Role.

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

“I hate sales.” If you find yourself saying this every morning before work, you’re not alone. That puts sales in the bottom 5% of careers. This isn’t a complete surprise, however — while sales reps are often paid well, the work isn’t easy. So you might just hate sales, but it’s not all bad news.

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Anthony Cole Training

APRIL 29, 2015

A guest post by Mark Trinkle, Sales Development Expert. If you are tired of mediocre, ask yourself: Are you tired enough to change? How long have you been settling for average? What will it cost you this year to be average or less than your best? Are you willing to change?

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Salesmate

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Your sales success is dependent on your ability to handle and convert prospects into paying customers. Like all fingers of the hand aren’t the same, even the sales world is filled with different types of prospects. Types of prospects and how to sell to them. Some prospects actually know a lot.

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The Pipeline

AUGUST 5, 2013

Many in sales buy into, or more accurately, settle for the 80/20 rule, one example would be 20% of a company’s reps generating 80% of sales. AT the same time, you can you use the same tactics to move from the 80% group delivering just 20% of the revenues, to the 20% club, the group that makes a difference.

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Hiring Discount Sales Talent Groups 275

MTD Sales Training

DECEMBER 13, 2018

In other words, it’s a natural part of the conversation process when dealing with prospects, so if you feel you’re not good at negotiating, or you don’t have the assertiveness to get a good position for yourself during a negotiation, then you are certainly missing out on carrying out better deals and working well with the prospect.

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Chorus.ai

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Market downturns are troubling times for any business — but the concerns can suddenly hit home if you find out that your company needs to cut your sales department’s budget. One moment your team is flying high in a bull market, with productivity and conversion rates at a peak.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 24, 2023

It’s nerve-wracking for you and your prospect. As a salesperson, you’ve invested a lot of time in your prospect by the time a closing call rolls around. You’re under pressure to meet quota, and losing a deal at the buzzer indicates to your manager that you’re not in control of the sales process.

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Anthony Iannarino

MARCH 17, 2020

The time for you to start climbing out of the hole that you find yourself in is now. There is no benefit from waiting to begin your recovery. It doesn’t help you to wait until things settle down, watching them get worse, feeling a sense of dread, allowing yourself to be disempowered by events. Take Back Your Power.

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eBook Face-to-face Lead Rank Lead Scoring 138

Mindtickle

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Sales forecasting is foundational for any revenue organization. With accurate forecasting, sales teams can make smarter decisions about revenue generation factors, including goal-setting, budgeting, hiring, and prospecting. But all too often, sales forecasts aren’t accurate. We’ll cover: What is sales forecasting?

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Autoklose

MARCH 25, 2024

How long should you wait between emails? Be sure to segment your email list first! You might be surprised at the conversion potential of a simple feedback request. You’re generating an outcome with your cold email tactics, even if you don’t know it. Michael says a week is too long, but a day is too short.

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Crunchbase

JUNE 21, 2022

There comes a time when every business needs to decide on its primary sales strategy, which usually means considering inside sales vs. outside sales, or settling on a blend between the two. It’s no shock that the sales industry landscape has changed considerably over the last couple of years. What is inside sales?

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The Pipeline

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Sales people are always looking for “the pain” or “pain point”, I get it, not sure it’s always the right thing, but it is what it is. On the other hand, potential pleasure is not as likely to drive action, therefore lead to less engagements and sales. By Tibor Shanto – tibor.shanto@sellbetter.ca .

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Sales Evangelist

JANUARY 8, 2024

Here are the 10 high-performance habits that lead to success: Win the morning Do hard things Embrace feedback Learn from failure Choose your attitude Do one more Have a purpose Recommit every single day Be patient Fear no one Win the morning Winning the morning is all about starting strong. This is you practicing to dominate your body.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 17, 2019

By the time a sales engagement reaches the negotiation stage, the rep can see the revenue at the end of the tunnel. If you lose more deals in the final stretch than you'd like, one of these common behaviors could be to blame. 6 Negotiating Mistakes Sales Reps Make. But negotiations can go awry quickly and in any number of ways.

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

As the president of Sales Xceleration, a firm specializing in assessing and implementing sales strategy , sales processes, and sales execution to drive growth, I’ve seen how job hopping can affect otherwise stable sales teams. Sales organizations experienced 58% higher voluntary turnover in 2021 than in 2020.

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Sales Hacker

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Which is a real problem… Because after you’ve put effort and resources into researching and creating a solid pitch and proposal, it only makes sense to come to the table prepared to negotiate with the prospect. Understand your prospect and their business goals. Listen closely as you negotiate.

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Anthony Iannarino

JULY 3, 2020

My first book, The Only Sales Guide You’ll Ever Need , is really a competency model for success in B2B sales. When you write a book, the publisher gives you a specific number of words. Even though you can write a few more than you they allotted you, it means constraining your writing to what is necessary.

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No More Cold Calling

JUNE 29, 2017

Here’s what you might have missed from No More Cold Calling this month. Soliciting contributions was the reason for the call, and I did donate—thanks to the sales savvy of a young man named Ronnie. Soliciting contributions was the reason for the call, and I did donate—thanks to the sales savvy of a young man named Ronnie.

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LeadFuze

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Do you remember that moment, right before making a cold call , when your heart raced like a sprinter at the starting line? It’s akin to knocking on a stranger’s door, unsure if you’ll be greeted with a smile or shown the exit. What if there were techniques to shift the odds in your favor?

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Cold Calling Hiring Lead Rank Lead Scoring 52

Crunchbase

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Any company involved in selling needs to decide where to center its efforts: outbound or inbound sales. Balancing outbound selling and inbound selling will enable you to prep your sales team to deliver the right strategies at the right moment. What are outbound sales? What are inbound sales?

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