No More Cold Calling

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

You bet, and it’s critical to increasing B2B sales effectiveness. The newly-released “ 2014 10th annual Lead Management & Social Engagement ” report uncovered an emerging trend in B2B sales this year: social engagement. It’s what salespeople do—or should be doing—all the time. Does this sound like a lot of giving?

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JUNE 28, 2012

Referrals are the secret to B2B sales: Get the meeting at the level that counts. The secret to B2B sales is calling the right person, at the right time, with the right message. A big challenge of social media is the number of outlets; you’ll be more effective if you use tools that integrate social media channels. conference.

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JANUARY 24, 2019

Social channels can provide valuable insight into prospects and decision-makers, which has prompted some sales pros to wonder if cold calling is dead, replaced by so-called “smart” or “warm” calling. Welcome to the Warm Call Fantasy. Social media has further complicated the cold calling discussion by introducing the idea of “warm” calls.

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MARCH 2, 2017

Here are three ways to guarantee sales leads for your B2B sales team. One path is to identify new alliances or alternate distribution channels. Buyers want to do business with B2B sales pros who make them look good. And yes, they will probably require some changes. Look beyond your niche. Think of it this way.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2016

But in the B2B world, incenting people to provide referrals isn’t the no-brainer sales strategy that it is for consumer-facing companies. Many companies implement advocate referral programs through marketing channels. There’s lots we “should” do, but we often don’t—unless we have goals, skills, accountability, and rewards.

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MARCH 3, 2016

The bulldog in question is Amy, director of sales strategy at a large B2B software company. Ellen—an engineer turned vice president of channel sales—is typically the only woman in the room, so she’s learned how to be an alpha when surrounded by men. And those are all great qualities for women in sales. Lessons from the Dog Pen.

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No More Cold Calling

JUNE 27, 2013

While many B2B companies stand to benefit from an expanded inbound marketing presence, it’s not enough to score those big name accounts. We are the only ones who should do that. An Unexpected Point of View. Ken Krogue, president of InsideSales.com , advocates for striking a balance between warm calling and inbound marketing.

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