Nutshell

MAY 3, 2023

In this article, we’ll dig into the nitty-gritty surrounding homegrown CRMs, including what a custom CRM is and the potential benefits and drawbacks of building your own. By the end, you’ll know whether or not a custom CRM is the right choice for your business and which software options might be a better fit for your needs.

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Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

In fact, Kavadellas, CEO of Georgia-based Orasi, a software developer, reseller and consulting firm, was scheduled to play a round with a client and a prospect the day after we spoke with him in November for this story. Buyers have increasingly embraced completing their own research for years. Read Brennan's article here.). “If

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Customer Centric Selling

JANUARY 30, 2013

Sales Training IIWII Article Series: Milestones By John Holland, Chief Content Officer, CustomerCentric Selling® - The Sales Training Company This article is part of the IIWII series; read last week's article here. In fact it is one of the first steps in implementing CRM software.

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Zoominfo

JULY 29, 2020

Having a variety of cold calling scripts on handmakes sales training easier for new hires as well. And when their phone training wheels are taken off, reps can tailor their scripts to personalize their message using their unique voice. Check out this recent article from sales expert, Tony Hughes! Challenges of B2B Cold Calling.

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Product Management University

DECEMBER 2, 2022

If you’re in product marketing or product management, you’re likely familiar with the concept of user personas and buyer personas. However, user personas and buyer personas are distinctly different. There are senior executives in the C-suite (buyer personas) that have VPs and directors reporting to them, the department heads.

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Sales Hacker

JANUARY 12, 2023

Instead of squeezing out more performance from a Windows ‘95 operating system, they install different software. A set of hard-won, non-traditional “micro-trainings” on how to think and sell differently. The post 7 Uncommon Sales Practices Buyers Love & Sellers Need in 2023 appeared first on Sales Hacker.

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Lessonly

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Welcome to Training 101, where we take a deep dive into the essentials that make up effective training and coaching for sales and customer service teams. How to make training easy to understand. . This is particularly true when training incorporates practice. 5 Tips for Making Training and Coaching Easier to Understand.

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Vengreso

JANUARY 28, 2022

This article serves as a primer on sales engagement and a guide to the best sales engagement platforms to use. Thanks for this fantastic article! In fact, it should be called buyer-seller engagement, because that’s really what it is. . Sales enablement is about helping your sellers more effectively engage with buyers.

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Allego

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Specific benefits include: Continuous learning: Ongoing training opportunities empower employees, fostering skill development and growth. During this time, new hires can complete routine new-hire tasks, such as completing HR forms, and work with IT to ensure they have the tools, software, and hardware they need for their job.

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Customer Centric Selling

MARCH 15, 2013

Sales Training Article: Selling in the Post-Internet Age By Geoffrey James, INC. Historically, buyers relied on vendors to provide product information and expertise, usually in the form of product/benefit presentation that provided information the buyer needed in order to make an intelligent decision.

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SBI

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Brainshark Named Best Training Solution in 2019 Golden Bridge Awards. Brainshark’s suite of sales readiness solutions was named a gold (highest-level) winner in the “Best Product: Training” category – recognized for fostering better-prepared, results-driven sales forces. . Brainshark , Inc., September 26, 2019 — Brainshark, Inc.,

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Customer Centric Selling

MAY 14, 2014

Sales Training Article: Maintaining Access to Key Players. By John Holland, Chief Content Officer, CustomerCentric Selling® - The Sales Training Company. This is likely to have a better outcome than calling on other Key Players in that: IT may not be open to considering a new software initiative that isn''t in their plan.

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LeadBoxer

DECEMBER 8, 2019

In this article, you’ll learn 20 of the best ABM techniques, from how to choose which accounts to focus on, to mapping out their personalized marketing experience. Consider offering free training sessions or reports that analyze how effectively they’re using your product. on a new customer. Blog posts are just the beginning.

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Allego

JUNE 16, 2020

At the same time, few can afford to interrupt their busy schedules to attend sales training classes or read stacks of books, manuals and articles. On top of this, travel restrictions during the pandemic have made training even more difficult—both for trainers and for learners. 2 Ways to Kick Your Training Content Into High Gear.

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Customer Centric Selling

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Sales Training Article: How Top Sales Reps Discuss Risk to Win the Next Deal. By Dan Bernoske, Sales Benchmark Index (SBI) Image courtesy of Stuart Miles at FreeDigitalPhotos.net The sooner you discuss risk with the Buyer the better. You can dispel "false risk" by eliminating misconceptions the Buyer may have.

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Lessonly

JUNE 12, 2020

What are the types of sales training that engage and inspire your frontline employees to master their craft? . If you are looking to build a scalable process for your revenue driving teams, chances are you’ve been looking into various types of sales training programs. . So let’s dive into the world of sales and marketing training. .

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Vengreso

MARCH 23, 2021

This article serves as a primer on sales engagement and a guide to the best sales engagement platforms. Thanks for this fantastic article! In fact, it should be called buyer-seller engagement, because that’s really what it is. Get your sellers to engage with their buyers on social media continuously. Click To Tweet.

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Nutshell

MARCH 15, 2024

This article explores the benefits of creating a lead nurturing process, the different stages of that process, and the ideal tools for a successful lead nurturing campaign. You have to meet your prospect wherever they are in their buyer journey. Let’s take a closer look, detailing your approach per buyer funnel stage.

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Partners in Excellence

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Yesterday, I published a rather long article on the Selling Process. It’s part of my series of articles about “Things We Thought We Understood About Selling But Really Didn’t.” ” Apologies, the article was rather long, but the selling process is so important. The reality is buyers struggle to buy.

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Act!

APRIL 16, 2024

Did you know that by 2025, 80 percent of B2B sale s interactions between buyers and sellers are predicted to happen virtually? In this article, we’ll discuss some of the main challenges in running remote sales teams and strategies for effectively handling them. That’s how fast the remote sales landscape is evolving.

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Customer Centric Selling

AUGUST 30, 2013

Sales Training Article: Why A Rising Win Rate Could be a Bad Sign. By Drew Zarges, Sales Benchmark Index The software company''s VP of Sales boasted about his win rate. Instead, their buyer was engaging with sales later in their buying cycle. The buyer had more information. The software company was among them.

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Allego

MARCH 23, 2023

This article was originally published by Demand Gen Report. These headwinds are causing buyers to be more cautious than ever, challenging companies’ growth for the foreseeable future. This powerful tool helps teams create repeatable training processes that deliver reliable conversion outcomes.

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Sales Hacker Training

JANUARY 12, 2023

Instead of squeezing out more performance from a Windows ‘95 operating system, they install different software. A set of hard-won, non-traditional “micro-trainings” on how to think and sell differently. They don’t focus on beating last year’s high score. They step onto an altogether different playing field. I’ll add this, too.

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Gong.io

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

If you look on the Gong blog , you will likely bump into many articles he’s written. His current gig is JB Sales, an organization founded “as a response to the incredibly limited amount of formal academic sales training that exists for the #1 global profession.” Changes how your buyer thinks. Start with the buyer’s problems. .

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SBI

MARCH 25, 2014

He is a nationally recognized authority on selling and has written hundreds of articles and training programs for sales reps and sales managers. Fred asks the buyer why, and Ethel says, “We assumed you specialize on X, and it never occurred to us that you could also handle Y.”. Connect with Michael via Twitter @TopSalesDog.

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Highspot

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Guided selling personalizes the customer journey by giving sales reps real-time information to influence buyer decisions. It equips sales reps with the tools, content, and training needed for each stage of the buyer’s journey. The data can also feed buyer personas, product roadmaps, and messaging.

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Crunchbase

JANUARY 13, 2023

Before the birth of the hybrid buyer, sellers were in control. When businesses wanted to purchase a product, service or software, they simply picked up the phone and chatted with a seller. Meet buyers where they are. The seller could then explain how they compared to the competition and determine a reasonable price. Easy, right?

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 30, 2020

After all, that’s what they beat into our heads during the intensive five-week training program I’d just completed: Go for the decision-maker. The training program, called "Professional Selling Skills," took a then-new consultative approach to sales. It’s all about the buyer — what they want and when they want it. Here they are.

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Sales Process Webinar Metrics Face-to-face Sales Qualified Lead 137

Highspot

JANUARY 18, 2024

This acronym stands as a best seller in sales strategies, aligning perfectly with the demands of the modern buyer. In this article, we’ll guide you through the SNAP essentials using industry scenarios, determining fit for your business, and offering a handy buyer’s matrix to pinpoint your ideal buyer.

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Crunchbase

DECEMBER 13, 2021

This article is part of the Crunchbase Community Contributor Series. Please note that the author is not employed by Crunchbase and the opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect official views or opinions of Crunchbase, Inc. Getting ready for questions: Allowing the buyers to ask questions allows you to educate them.

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Janek Performance Group

DECEMBER 20, 2022

They are not buying software. If SaaS customers are not buying software, why do sales reps spend so much time selling software features? This article explores how leading SaaS companies approach sales and what SaaS sales reps can learn from them. Because the buyer does not believe the value is worth the cost to switch.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 30, 2019

Author: Greg Flynn Imagine a marathon runner starting a race without having trained or even stretched beforehand. of agile software development. With agile onboarding, sales enablement works closely with sales leaders to map the sequence of training with upcoming skills and milestones that reps must perform in their roles.

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Nutshell

MARCH 19, 2024

This article puts the spotlight on what sales productivity means, why it’s crucial, and strategies you can employ to take your team’s productivity from 0 to 100 fast. These techniques could differ vastly from one rep to the next, making managing interactions and buyer journeys tricky.

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BrainShark

AUGUST 24, 2022

Reps constantly need to develop their product and market expertise, learn new company messaging and value propositions, and hone conversational skills to have more meaningful interactions with buyers. The answer, of course, varies based on role, industry, and the buyers you’re targeting. Buyer Research. Prospecting.

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Janek Performance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

This article explores the risks of overreliance on technology and how too much technology can hinder sales performance. The purpose of this article is to describe the consequences of overreliance on technology. Instead, this article serves as a voice of caution to help sales leaders separate wishful thinking from factual reality.

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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

The sooner you discuss risk with the Buyer the better. You can dispel "false risk" by eliminating misconceptions the Buyer may have. Gartner Group published a study about failed enterprise software implementations. This article will provide best practices to discuss risk with your Buyers. Two reasons: 1.

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Allego

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

This article originally appeared on MarketingProfs. As sellers prepare to move prospects through each stage, they require resources to connect their solutions with buyer needs. Marketers create the content, such as solution briefs, product guides, and sales playbooks , that sales reps need to successfully maneuver buyer interactions.

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