Vengreso

JULY 12, 2023

Chances are if you are in sales, social media is already a prominent part of your personal life. And now, thanks to social selling , it’s hopefully a big part of your professional life as well. An incredibly valuable tool for gathering this intelligence is through the usage of social media networks.

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SalesFuel

MARCH 4, 2024

It’s tough enough to uncover quality prospects. It’s even more difficult to keep their attention and capture interest during a prospecting call. And research shows that prospecting calls are a serious struggle. 2 Phrases to Use For Prospecting Calls One of his tips is to open with a business-oriented proposition.

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SalesHandy

JULY 5, 2021

Almost every B2B buyer has a social media presence on networks like Twitter and LinkedIn, which makes it a great place to find and connect with leads. In fact, a lot of inside sales teams today partly rely on LinkedIn social selling to enrich their lead data. 7 Steps to adopt social selling in B2B sales.

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Alice Heiman

MAY 2, 2018

Today, for most sellers, that process should include using social media. So, let’s take a look at how to use social media throughout the sales process. . It seems that many sellers are using social media to prospect, but don’t find ways to intertwine social media throughout the entire process.

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The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. How “Social Media” Can Be Part of Your Prospecting Strategy. I encourage you to read Lauren’s article and then actually apply some of the insights she offers to your business marketing strategy.

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The Sales Hunter

MARCH 26, 2015

Every day I get minimally 3 – 5 emails from people proclaiming to me how effective their social media plan is for getting new customers. Along with the emails are the numerous articles on the web about how old school […]. Each one claims to know exactly why others fail and why they have a plan that works perfect.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 23, 2021

If your sales pipeline is colder than a Siberian spigot in January, it’s time to rethink your sales prospecting techniques. Here’s the thing though, reps need actionable techniques and tips to make their prospecting systematic, smooth, and, of course, profitable. What are Prospecting Techniques? How did you find those prospects?

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InsideSales.com

APRIL 27, 2020

Social media mastery: Have you figured out how to use social media to grow your business or rally your supporters around an important cause? Find out how you can become a social media expert here! In this article: How to Become a Social Media Expert. The 7 Levels of Social Media Mastery.

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Vengreso

JUNE 21, 2019

The two bring up some key points to consider if you’re using social media to engage with customers – as you should be! Which Social Media Platforms Should You Use to Connect and Engage with Customers? How well do you know your prospects and clients? Discover some guidelines in this article.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 12, 2012

Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Why “Social Media” Sucks for Prospecting. It’s time we kill social media, especially if you’re using social media as a sales tool or prospecting technique.

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Smooth Sale

JANUARY 29, 2024

Nowadays, it can be easier to market on social media than via email, and we may think that social media has a far better reach. Meanwhile, social media focuses on the top of the funnel, building brand awareness and starting relationships with people.

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No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 14, 2016

Are your sales reps clueless about how social selling really works? Sales reps abuse social media to the extent that I typically delete more LinkedIn invitations than I accept. The problem: Just because someone agrees to connect on social media does not make that person a sales lead. Read the rest of the article.).

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RAIN Group

JULY 24, 2019

This RAIN Group article originally appeared on MarketingProfs. Sellers have a huge opportunity to take advantage of the vast amounts of information about their buyers that's available on social media. Here are a few ways you can use major social media sites for sales research. And yet, they don't.

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Increase Sales

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Until recently junk mail and auto robot dial phone calls seemed to hold the top places for sales pitches, but now social media is leading the pack and is way ahead of all other types of marketing for small businesses. LinkedIn has become the go to place for B2B prospecting. For social media to be successful requires engagement.

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Pointclear

MARCH 27, 2014

Co-hosts Paul and Allan tee up the show by discussing several hot news items relevant to the B2B market - Here’s what they noshed on, on Episode #5: According to the latest CMO Survey, 85% of CMOs either have not shown any impact from social media spending or have only a qualitative sense of its effectiveness.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Social media has become a bullhorn for top sales influencers, and these easy-to-use (not to mention, free) platforms are something you should absolutely be active on in order to stay current in your sales strategy and become a sales influencer yourself. Building a team is hard so take your time when you do it!

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 15, 2019

15 Social Selling Quotes to Inspire Your Sales Efforts. Social media has completely transformed the way people interact with each other—including the way sales professionals interact with customers and prospects. Social sellers generate 38% more new opportunities than traditional sellers. Happy New Year!

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Increase Sales

MAY 23, 2012

Their ability to tune out all what does not get them closer to their goal to increase sales is beyond critical in today’s social media and mobile technology market place. ” Sometimes it appears everyone is seeking immediate gratification through social media and mobile technology.

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No More Cold Calling

MAY 24, 2018

Just because certain sales prospecting techniques are all the rage, doesn’t mean they’re right for you or for your buyer. There’s technology to generate leads online, artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, social media and document automation, and search engine optimization. Read the rest of her article for more.

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Crunchbase

APRIL 11, 2023

Prospecting is the process of researching and pursuing potential customers for your business. The most important part of prospecting isn’t simply finding names and emails — it’s the time and effort spent identifying potential customers and making sure that they’re actually a good fit. It’s also known as “cold outreach.”)

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Crunchbase

APRIL 11, 2023

Prospecting is the process of researching and pursuing potential customers for your business. The most important part of prospecting isn’t simply finding names and emails — it’s the time and effort spent identifying potential customers and making sure that they’re actually a good fit. It’s also known as “cold outreach.”)

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Do I Need Social Media for Business? A professional social media presence is crucial for today's workforce -- especially salespeople. Use social media to build relationships with prospects, peers, and even your competition. Why Should I Have Social Media for Business? Think again.

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LevelEleven

APRIL 26, 2018

This article is the second installment in The Sales Person’s Guide to Social Media blog series. Check back for new articles covering other social platforms. Attach helpful media files to add value. Best Practices: Follow industry leaders, leads and prospects. Follow Twitter’s messaging guidelines.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 21, 2019

Thus far, we’ve covered the most-read articles for sales professionals and recruiters. There will always be prospects who need B2B products or services. Whether your marketing workflow consists of social media, content creation, SEO, event planning, or all of the above, we’ve got a joke for you! That won’t change.

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BuzzBoard

JANUARY 31, 2024

For salespeople focused on selling digital marketing products and services to small, local, and mid-sized businesses, building an effective SMB prospecting list is of central importance. Knowing these terms sets the foundation for successful prospecting. Key Steps to Build an SMB Prospecting List 1.

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Increase Sales

JANUARY 11, 2016

With social media, much of the marketing focus has shifted away from what makes basic and good marketing. Yet having read this social media marketing post on LinkedIn Pulse , much of what the writer states is just as true for basic education based marketing. This is why marketing is not selling.

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No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Message to cold callers: Pestering strangers is NOT the way to prospect. It’s email blasts, video calls, text messages, and cold outreach on social media. You might think you’ve been able to avoid sounding like a telemarketer, but that is exactly what you’re doing, and your prospect knows it. STOP Cold Calling.

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Steven Rosen

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Summary Video Article: Title: “The Importance of Setting Learning Goals for Sales Leaders “ Byline: By sales leadership and coaching experts Colleen Stanley and Steven Rosen. This article will delve into three key themes from the conversation, examining their implications for sales leaders.

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LevelEleven

MAY 9, 2018

This article is the third installment in The Sales Person’s Guide to Social Media blog series. For more social selling tips and tricks, read our articles covering Twitter & LinkedIn ! Look, there’s a ton of content out there, and in order to pull in prospects you need to truly differentiate yourself.

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Steven Rosen

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Full Episode Article: Title: “ Sales Goals or Learning Goals” Byline: By sales leadership and coaching experts Steven Rosen and Colleen Stanley. In this article, we’ll look at the connection between sales and learning goals. Introduction In sales leadership, there’s often a gap between what we know and what we do.

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Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Even if you’ve defined your ICP and created a targeted list of prospects, you may still find that your prospecting isn’t generating impactful results. Learn how these factors impact your prospecting, and what you can do to yield better outcomes in sales. #1: To improve prospecting, relevance is key.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 19, 2021

It serves as a validator for offering up contact information and a promotional space for other content, such as relevant articles, newsletters, and social media channels. Keep in mind that potential prospects may already be interested in your competitors — and your current customers could jump ship.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

In their journey, prospective buyers want to know they can trust the company as much as they can trust the individuals they’re dealing with. Here are a few ways you can earn all of that from your prospects. Here are 5 ways you can get your audience to know you: Have conversations with people on social media, and answer their questions.

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No More Cold Calling

JULY 27, 2023

They spent plenty of time on social media and sent tons of emails, but they rarely reached actual decision-makers. He complained that his prospect in Paris had arranged a meeting with all the key decision-makers, but the prospect had only given him four days’ notice. I had heard enough. But is it as effective?

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No More Cold Calling

MAY 28, 2020

That’s my favorite quote from David Meerman Scott’s insightful article, “ The 2020s: From the Lonely Chaos of Digital to an Era of Humanity.”. I wrote that book because I was horrified when reps started telling me they didn’t need to talk to prospects and clients anymore. That’s not how social selling works.

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Pipeliner

AUGUST 13, 2018

5 Tips to Make Eye-Popping Social Media Content to Churn More Sales Leads. It’s also very likely that the social media marketing approach each of these businesses uses for this purpose remain the same mostly. Businesses, like most individuals, are depending on social media to spread the word out among their audiences.

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The Sales Hunter

DECEMBER 15, 2011

Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. It’s Time To Kill Social Media. It’s time we kill social media, especially if you’re using social media as a sales tool or prospecting technique. FREE Resources.

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